WWRC 85-17(i)
Range Management's Wildland Watershed Research Effort
Abstract
Theory, research approach and preliminary results of studies
designed to reclaim degraded desert steppe streams and riparian
zones in Wyoming will be presented. Organization, funding, and
facilities will be explained as they relate to solving water and
range problems in Wyoming. Study efforts blend with other water
related research programs initiated by the Wyoming Water Research
Center and will help solve water related resource questions like:
1) How does water storage differ between degraded, natural, and
improved riparian zones of high desert steppe streams? 2) Do
different stream reaches have different water storage capabilities
along improved streams and riparian zones? 3) Do improved riparian
zones change flow regimes and, if so, is there a prolonged release
of water for downstream users during periods of shortage? 4) What
are the hydrologic responses associated with riparian zone
improvement practices such as: damming by beavers and instream
flow structures, willow and grass establishment; brush control
(burning, spraying) and fertilization? 5) Can riparian zone
improvement practices initiated reduce nonpoint source pollution
downstream? 6) What are the hydrologic responses associated with
grazing of improved riparian zones by livestock and wildlife? and
7) What are the economic costs and benefits of improving riparian
zones?
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