Summary of a geohydrological reconnaissance and proposed studies in Redwood National Park, California
Akers JP, Averett RC, Helley EJ, Ritter JR. 1969. Summary of a geohydrological reconnaissance and proposed studies in Redwood National Park, California. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Administrative Report. United States Geological Survey. Menlo Park, California
Excerpt from the Introduction: "This report summarizes results of a reconnaissance survey conducted by Geological Survey personnel at the request of the National Park Service. This reconnaissance was the first step in a cooperative effort by the two agencies aimed at defining the present and potential hydrologic problems in Redwoods National Park. Results of the reconnaissance will be used in developing plans for further hydrologic studies. Each of the major camping and visitor centers was visited to determine the source of the water supply, and to determine the relative suspended-sediment load and to identify any existing or potential sediment problems in the nearby streams. The water of several streams was sampled and analyzed for chemical constituents, dissolved oxygen, and alkalinity. Biologic sampling was done at selected sites in the streams to determine the benthic invertebrate population. The logged areas within and adjacent to the park were visited to determine their erosion potential. Stream channels were examined to identify reaches where bank erosion occurs. The beaches were visited to determine the degree, if any, of beach erosion in progress. A geological reconnaissance was made to identify formations that might have potential for ground-water development."
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Akers, J; Averett, Robert; Helley, Ed; Ritter, J
- Date of Issue
- 1969
- Publisher
- United States Geological Survey
- Units
- REDW , WRD
- Keywords
- Beach Erosion, Benthic Invertebrates, Chemical Quality, Clemson, Erosion, Geohydrology, geological reconnaissance, Ground Water, Hydrological Monitoring, Physical Sciences, Research & Studies, sediment loads, stream biology, Surface Water, Water Quality, water supplies, WRBIB