Wildfire Impacts on Surface Waters
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Although wildfire is a natural process in native rangeland ecosystems, the aftermath can have physical, chemical, and biological effects on water quality. This publication explains how reduced plant cover, rainfall-runoff, and soil erosion affect pond and surface water quality and discusses remediation strategies. (4 pages)
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