Recent watershed conditions of Streelow Creek basin in the vicinity of Redwood National Park, California
Mccullah JA. 1983. Recent watershed conditions of Streelow Creek basin in the vicinity of Redwood National Park, California. Humboldt State University. Arcata, CA
The author discusses characteristics of the Streelow Creek basin, Redwood National Park, California. Although the stream is less than 6 miles long, it contributes significant amounts of sediment to Prairie Creek (and ultimately to Redwood Creek). The author's examination shows Prairie Creek in excellent condition above the confluence with Streelow Creek, and sediment-laden below. The report describes present physical and hydrologic conditions at Streelow Creek, and relates these to high annual precipitation, generally unstable soils, and especially to extensive disturbance by former logging activities. Over 90 percent of the land area had been logged during the previous 30 years. Illustrations include graphs of temperature, precipitation, and discharges; a geologic map; tables of physiographic and hydrologic characteristics, and of long-term soil water balance. Appendices contain sample field evaluation forms, a list of the animals found in each of 13 habitats, and additional precipitation data.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Mccullah, John
- Date of Issue
- 1983-05-28
- Publisher
- Humboldt State University
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Aquatic Sciences, Hydrology, Prairie Creek Aquatics, Prairie Creek Redwood National Park CA, Sediment, Streelow Creek, Streelow Creek Redwood National Park CA, Watersheds
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Fishes