CMWS 670 - Watershed Science and Management - 3 credits

An interdisciplinary survey of watershed science, covering essentials of hydrology, geology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem structure and function, watershed modeling, and ecological economics. Current trends in watershed management are covered from the perspective of the USEPA’s Watershed Approach which relies on development and implementation of watershed management plans. Other tools for watershed protection will be addressed, such as the Clean Water Act, storm water best management practices, Better Site Design, habitat conservation, and public outreach strategies.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall