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Publications Details for Grant Number R830595

Linking Land Use Change, Stream Geomorphology, and Aquatic Biodiversity in a Hierarchical Classification Scheme

RFA: Development of Watershed Classification Systems for Diagnosis of Biological Impairment in Watersheds (2002)

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Abstract Effects of land use, physical habitat type, and stream geomorphic type at multiple spatial scales on fish community diversity. EOS TRANSACTIONS, AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION Cianfrani CM, Sullivan SP, Hession WC, Watzin MC Cianfrani CM, Sullivan SP, Hession WC, Watzin MC. Effects of land use, physical habitat type, and stream geomorphic type at multiple spatial scales on fish community diversity. EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, Joint Assembly Supplement 2006;87(36):Abstract H51B-02. R830595 (Final)
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Abstract Evaluating the influence of geomorphic conditions on instream fish habitat using hydraulic modeling and geostatistical analyses. EOS TRANSACTIONS, AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION Clark JS, Rizzo DM, Hession WC, Watzin MC, Laible JP Clark JS, Rizzo DM, Hession WC, Watzin MC, Laible JP. Evaluating the influence of geomorphic conditions on instream fish habitat using hydraulic modeling and geostatistical analyses. EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, Joint Assembly Supplement 2006;87(36):Abstract H52C-06. R830595 (Final)
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Abstract Linking watershed land-use, stream geomorphology, and aquatic biodiversity in a hierarchical classification scheme. EOS TRANSACTIONS, AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION Hession WC, Watzin MC, Cianfrani CM, Sullivan MP Hession WC, Watzin MC, Cianfrani CM, Sullivan MP. Linking watershed land-use, stream geomorphology, and aquatic biodiversity in a hierarchical classification scheme. EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union, Joint Assembly Supplement 2005;86(18):Abstract B52A-04. R830595 (Final)
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Computer program Landcover/landuse for Vermont (2002). None Troy A, Zhou W Troy A, Zhou W. Landcover/Landuse for Vermont, 2002. Waterbury, VT: Vermont Center for Geographic Information, 2005 (digital map). R830595 (Final)
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Conference Proceedings Linking stream geomorphology, watershed condition and aquatic ecosystem health. None Cianfrani CM, Hession WC, Watzin M, Sullivan SMP Cianfrani CM, Hession WC, Watzin M, Sullivan SMP. Linking stream geomorphology, watershed condition and aquatic ecosystem health. In:Moglen GE, ed. Managing Watersheds for Human and Natural Impacts: Engineering, Ecological, and Economic Challenges. Proceedings of the 2005 Watershed Management Conference, American Society of Civil Engineers, Williamsburg, VA, July 19-22, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Conference Proceedings Evaluating aquatic habitat quality using channel morphology and multiscale modeling techniques. None Cianfrani C, Hession WC, Watzin M Cianfrani C, Hession WC, Watzin M. Evaluating aquatic habitat quality using channel morphology and multiscale modeling techniques. In: Sehlke G, Hayes DF, Stevens DK, eds. Critical Transitions in Water and Environmental Resources Management. Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Conference Proceedings Two-dimensional hydraulic modeling approach to linking stream morphology and aquatic habitat quality. None Clark JS, Hession WC, Rizzo DM, Laible JP, Watzin MC Clark JS, Hession WC, Rizzo DM, Laible JP, Watzin MC. Two-dimensional hydraulic modeling approach to linking stream morphology and aquatic habitat quality. In: Voinov A, Jakeman AJ, Rizzoli AE, eds. Proceedings of the iEMSs Third Biennial Meeting:Summit on Environmental Modelling and Software. International Environmental Modelling and Software Society, Burlington, VT, July 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Conference Proceedings Sediment and phosphorus loads from streambank erosion in Vermont, USA. None DeWolfe MN, Hession WC, Watzin MC DeWolfe MN, Hession WC, Watzin MC. Sediment and phosphorus loads from streambank erosion in Vermont, USA. In: Sehlke G, Hayes DF, Stevens DK, eds. Critical Transitions in Water and Environmental Resources Management. Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress. American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Conference Proceedings Channel stability and phosphorus loads: implications for watershed management and restoration. None DeWolfe M, Hession WC DeWolfe M, Hession WC. Channel stability and phosphorus loads:implications for watershed management and restoration. In: Proceedings of the American Water Resources Association's Annual Water Resources Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2002. R830595 (Final)
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Conference Proceedings Linkages between stream morphology and aquatic habitat quality. None Hession WC, Cianfrani C, Clark J, Pearce A Hession WC, Cianfrani C, Clark J, Pearce A. Linkages between stream morphology and aquatic habitat quality. In: Proceedings of the American Ecological Engineering Society Sixth Annual Meeting: Efficient Sustainability in a Dry Land, San Francisco, CA, April 13-14, 2006, p. 17. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis Evaluating aquatic habitat quality using channel morphology and watershed scale modeling techniques. None Cianfrani CM Cianfrani CM. Evaluating aquatic habitat quality using channel morphology and watershed scale modeling techniques. Ph.D. Dissertation. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis Linking stream channel geomorphology and aquatic habitat quality using two-dimensional hydraulic modeling. None Clark JS Clark JS. Linking stream channel geomorphology and aquatic habitat quality using two-dimensional hydraulic modeling. Masters Thesis. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis The riverine corridor as a mosaic of patches: riparian vegetation structure and classification, Lake Champlain Basin, Vermont, USA. None Copeland ES Copeland ES. The riverine corridor as a mosaic of patches: riparian vegetation structure and classification, Lake Champlain Basin, Vermont, USA. Masters Thesis. University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis Streambank erosion: quantification and management in the Lake Champlain Basin of Vermont. None DeWolfe MN DeWolfe MN. Streambank erosion: quantification and management in the Lake Champlain Basin of Vermont. Masters Thesis. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis Comparison of streambank retreat, geomorphic condition and bank stability model results in Vermont Streams. None Lefever D Lefever D. Comparison of streambank retreat, geomorphic condition and bank stability model results in Vermont Streams. Masters Thesis. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis Large woody debris (LWD) distribution and the formation of habitat patches in Vermont Streams. None McCutcheon K McCutcheon K. Large woody debris (LWD) distribution and the formation of habitat patches in Vermont Streams. Masters Thesis. Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Dissertation/Thesis Linking fluvial geomorphology and biotic condition in Vermont streams and rivers. None Sullivan SMP Sullivan SMP. Linking fluvial geomorphology and biotic condition in Vermont streams and rivers. Ph.D. Dissertation. Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Watershed imperviousness impacts on stream channel condition in Southeastern Pennsylvania. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION Cianfrani CM, Hession WC, Rizzo DM Cianfrani CM, Hession WC, Rizzo DM. Watershed imperviousness impacts on stream channel condition in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Journal of the American Water Resources Association 2006;42(4):941-956. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Mixed stream channel morphologies: implications for fish community diversity AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS Cianfrani C, Sullivan S, Hession W, Watzin M Cianfrani C, Sullivan S, Hession W, Watzin M. Mixed stream channel morphologies: implications for fish community diversity. AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 2009;19(2):147-156 R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article A Multitaxonomic Approach to Understanding Local - Versus Watershed - Sacle Influences on Stream Biota in the Lake Camplain Basin, Vermont, USA RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS Cianfrani C, Sullivan S, Hession W, Watzin M Cianfrani C, Sullivan S, Hession W, Watzin M. A Multitaxonomic Approach to Understanding Local-Versus Watershed-Sacle Influences on Stream Biota in the Lake Camplain Basin, Vermont, USA. RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2012;28(7):973-988. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Understanding stream geomorphic state in relation to ecological integrity: evidence using habitat assessments and macroinvertebrates. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC. Understanding stream geomorphic state in relation to ecological integrity: evidence using habitat assessments and macroinvertebrates. Environmental Management 2004;34(5):669-683. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Influence of stream geomorphic condition on fish communities in Vermont, U.S.A. FRESHWATER BIOLOGY Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC. Influence of stream geomorphic condition on fish communities in Vermont, U.S.A. Freshwater Biology 2006;51(10):1811-1826. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Differences in the reproductive ecology of belted kingfishers (Ceryle alcyon) across streams with varying geomorphology and habitat quality. WATERBIRDS Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC. Differences in the reproductive ecology of belted kingfishers (Ceryle alcyon) across streams with varying geomorphology and habitat quality. Waterbirds 2006;29(3):258-270. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article A riverscape perspective on habitat associations among riverine bird assemblages in the Lake Champlain Basin, USA. LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Keeton WS Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Keeton WS. A riverscape perspective on habitat associations among riverine bird assemblages in the Lake Champlain Basin, USA. Landscape Ecology 2007;22(8):1169-1186. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Relating stream physical habitat condition and concordance of biotic productivity across multiple taxa. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC. Relating stream physical habitat condition and concordance of biotic productivity across multiple taxa. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2008;65(12):2667-2677. R830595 (Final)
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Journal Article Towards a Functional Understanding of the Effects of Sediment Aggradation on Stream Fish Condition RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS Sullivan S, Watzin M Sullivan S, Watzin M. Towards a Functional Understanding of the Effects of Sediment Aggradation on Stream Fish Condition. RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2010;26(10):1298-1314. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Linking stream geomorphology, watershed condition and aquatic ecosystem health. None Cianfrani CM, Sullivan SMP, Hession WC, Watzin MC Cianfrani CM, Sullivan SMP, Hession WC, Watzin MC. Linking stream geomorphology, watershed condition and aquatic ecosystem health. Presented at the Third Annual Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center Conference: Research to Practice for Sustainable Water Resources, Amherst, MA, October 21, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Effects of land use, physical habitat type, and stream geomorphic type at multiple spatial scales on fish community diversity. None Cianfrani C, Hession W Cianfrani C, Hession W. Effects of land use, physical habitat type, and stream geomorphic type at multiple spatial scales on fish community diversity. Presented at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Joint Assembly, Baltimore, MD, May 23-26, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Studying velocity distribution influence on habitat parameters using two-dimensional modeling of small Vermont Streams. None Clark JS, Hession WC, Rizzo DM, Watzin MC, Laible JP Clark JS, Hession WC, Rizzo DM, Watzin MC, Laible JP. Studying velocity distribution influence on habitat parameters using two-dimensional modeling of small Vermont Streams. Presented at the Third Annual Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center Conference: Research to Practice for Sustainable Water Resources, Amherst, MA, October 21, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Evaluating the influence of geomorphic conditions on instream fish habitat using hydraulic modeling and geostatistical analyses. None Clark JS, Rizzo DM, Watzin MC, Hession WC Clark JS, Rizzo DM, Watzin MC, Hession WC. Evaluating the influence of geomorphic conditions on instream fish habitat using hydraulic modeling and geostatistical analyses. Presented at the 6th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, Christchurch, New Zealand, February 18-23, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Evaluating the influence of geomorphic conditions on instream fish habitat using hydraulic modeling and geostatistical analyses. None Clark JS, Hession WC, Rizzo DM, Watzin MC, Laible J Clark JS, Hession WC, Rizzo DM, Watzin MC, Laible J. Evaluating the influence of geomorphic conditions on instream fish habitat using hydraulic modeling and geostatistical analyses. Presented at the Amercian Geophysical Union Joint Assembly, Baltimore, MD, May 23-26, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Riparian vegetation structural variability and linkages with stream geomorphology in the Lake Champlain Basin, Vermont. None Copeland E, Keeton WS Copeland E, Keeton WS. Riparian vegetation structural variability and linkages with stream geomorphology in the Lake Champlain Basin, Vermont. Presented at the Ecological Society of America 90th Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, August 7-12, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Linkages between stream morphology and aquatic habitat quality. None Hession WC, Clark JS, Cianfrani CM Hession WC, Clark JS, Cianfrani CM. Linkages between stream morphology and aquatic habitat quality. Presented at the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) Annual Meeting, University of California, Berkeley, CA, April 13-14, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Linking riparian vegetation, stream morphology, and aquatic ecosystem health. None Hession WC, Cianfrani CM Hession WC, Cianfrani CM. Linking riparian vegetation, stream morphology, and aquatic ecosystem health. Presented at the Regional Geology/Geomorphology Group Meeting, Amherst, MA, February 2006 (invited lecture). R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Linking riparian vegetation, stream morphology, and aquatic ecosystem health. None Hession WC Hession WC. Linking riparian vegetation, stream morphology, and aquatic ecosystem health. Presented at the Yangtze River Water Resources Commission, Ministry of Water Resources of China, Wuhan, China, September 2006 (invited lecture). R830595 (Final)
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Presentation The belted kingfisher: associations of river geomorphology and aquatic ecosystem integrity. None Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Hession WC. The belted kingfisher:associations of river geomorphology and aquatic ecosystem integrity. Presented at the The Wildlife Society 10th Annual Conference, Burlington, VT, September 6-10, 2003. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Assessing and maintaining aquatic biodiversity in river-floodplain ecosystems: a geomorphic approach. None Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC. Assessing and maintaining aquatic biodiversity in river-floodplain ecosystems:a geomorphic approach. Presented at the 4th World Fisheries Congress, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 2-6, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Connecting physical and biotic thresholds in streams. None Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC. Connecting physical and biotic thresholds in streams. Presented at the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, February 20-25, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Determining relative impacts of watershed and stream condition on aquatic biota. None Sullivan SMP, Cianfrani CM, Hession WC, Watzin MC Sullivan SMP, Cianfrani CM, Hession WC, Watzin MC. Determining relative impacts of watershed and stream condition on aquatic biota. Presented at the 2005 Joint Assembly Meeting, a partnership between AGU, SEG, NABS and SPD/AAS, New Orleans, LA, May 23-27, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Exploring hierarchical and scalar effects of watershed variables on riverine biota. None Sullivan SMP, Braatne J, Watzin MC, Hession WC, Cianfrani CM Sullivan SMP, Braatne J, Watzin MC, Hession WC, Cianfrani CM. Exploring hierarchical and scalar effects of watershed variables on riverine biota. Presented at the North American Benthological Society 54th Annual Meeting, Anchorage, AK, June 4-9, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Understanding the effects of watershed-versus local-scale variables on stream fish assemblages. None Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Keeton WS, Troy AR Sullivan SMP, Watzin MC, Keeton WS, Troy AR. Understanding the effects of watershed-versus local-scale variables on stream fish assemblages. Presented at the American Fisheries Society Meeting (ID Chapter), Boise, ID, February 2007. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Modeling land use change in Chittenden County, VT. None Troy A, Voigt B Troy A, Voigt B. Modeling land use change in Chittenden County, VT. Presented at a Multi-Agency Workshop sponsored by Vermont Agency of Transportation, August 2006 (invited presentation). R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Assessing the efficacy of alternative land use policies through urban growth simulation modeling. None Voigt B Voigt B. Assessing the efficacy of alternative land use policies through urban growth simulation modeling. Presented at the 8th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 11-14, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Modeling urban development patterns and land use changes in Chittenden County, VT. None Voigt B Voigt B. Modeling urban development patterns and land use changes in Chittenden County, VT. Presented at the 3rd Biennial Conference of the United States Society for Ecological Economics, Tacoma, WA, July 20-23, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Stream geomorphology and fish community diversity. None Watzin MC, Sullivan SMP, Hession WC Watzin MC, Sullivan SMP, Hession WC. Stream geomorphology and fish community diversity. Presented at the 4th Annual World Fisheries Congress, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 2-6, 2004. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Considering scale in the design of stream and watershed classification systems. None Watzin MC, McCutcheon KL, Sullivan SMP Watzin MC, McCutcheon KL, Sullivan SMP. Considering scale in the design of stream and watershed classification systems. Presented at the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, February 20-25, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Linking land use change, stream geomorphic condition, and the ecological integrity of streams, watersheds, and Lake Champlain. None Watzin MC Watzin MC. Linking land use change, stream geomorphic condition, and the ecological integrity of streams, watersheds, and Lake Champlain. Presented at the NSF Biocomplexity Program Collaborative Sino-American Conference, 2005. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Linking land use change, stream geomorphic condition and ecosystem health. None Watzin MC Watzin MC. Linking land use change, stream geomorphic condition and ecosystem health. Presented at the Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT, April 2006. R830595 (Final)
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Presentation Integrated water resources management: understanding the interconnections of environment, health, and the human spirit. None Watzin MC Watzin MC. Integrated water resources management: understanding the interconnections of environment, health, and the human spirit. Presented at Peking University, College of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China, June 21, 2006. R830595 (Final)
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