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The influence of contemporary forest harvesting on summer stream temperatures in headwater streams of Hinkle Creek, Oregon

Creator:

Kibler, Kelly Maren

Abstract:

Stream temperature is a water quality parameter that directly influences the quality of aquatic habitat, particularly for cold-water species such as Pacific salmonids. Forest harvesting adjacent to a stream can increase the amount of solar radiation the stream receives, which can elevate stream temperatures and impair aquatic habitat. Oregon Forest...

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Masters Thesis

Full Text:

Streams of Hinkle Creek, Oregon. Abstract approved: Arne E. Skaugset Stream temperature