A reconnaissance of the effects of a forest fire on water quality in Kings Canyon National Park, California
Hoffman RJ and Ferreira RF. 1976. A reconnaissance of the effects of a forest fire on water quality in Kings Canyon National Park, California. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Open-File Report. 76-497. United States Geological Survey. Menlo Park, CA
The study examines changes in water quality resulting from two fires in the Roaring River drainage. Field measurements of alkalinity, pH, specific conductance, temperature, and discharge were made at points upstream and downstream from the two burned areas. Chemical, physical, and biological factors were analyzed in the laboratory. Results indicate an increase in the concentration of nitrogen, but other water-quality measurements appear to show no impact.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Hoffman, Ray; Ferreira, Rodger
- Date of Issue
- 1976
- Publisher
- United States Geological Survey
- Units
- SEKI , WRD
- Keywords
- CA, Chemistry, Clemson, Ecology, FIRE, Impacts, Roaring River, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Water Quality, WRBIB