Water Resources Management Plan Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Dakota
Berkley J, Reetz GR, Vana-Miller D. 1998. Water Resources Management Plan Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Dakota
Water is of critical concern for THRO because it is located in the semi-arid environment of the Northern Great Plains. Its scarce nature makes even small sources of water, such as seeps and springs or ephemeral streams, potentially critical to maintaining the riparian and aquatic habitat that support the local flora and fauna, and therefore are essential to maintaining the park's biodiversity. However, there is a paucity of information on surface water features, surface and ground water quantity and quality, and aquatic biology. Without better resource information, general trends of and specific impacts on water resources will remain undetected. This is especially critical considering the land use surrounding the park units. The primary purpose of this Water Resources Management Plan for THRO is to assist the park with water-related management decisions.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Berkley, J; Reetz, Gene; Vana-Miller, David
- Date of Issue
- 1998-12
- Units
- THRO
- Keywords
- Aquatic, Groundwater, Management, Seeps, Springs, Streams, surfacewater, Water