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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-3945-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-3945-2019
Research article
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25 Sep 2019
Research article |  | 25 Sep 2019

A watershed classification approach that looks beyond hydrology: application to a semi-arid, agricultural region in Canada

Jared D. Wolfe, Kevin R. Shook, Chris Spence, and Colin J. Whitfield

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Watershed classification can identify regions expected to respond similarly to disturbance. Methods should extend beyond hydrology to include other environmental questions, such as ecology and water quality. We developed a classification for the Canadian Prairie and identified seven classes defined by watershed characteristics, including elevation, climate, wetland density, and surficial geology. Results provide a basis for evaluating watershed response to land management and climate condition.