Air, Water and Aquatic Environments (AWAE)
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Southwest Science Team of the Air, Water and Aquatic Environments (AWAE)
Program of the Rocky Mountain Research Station-Flagstaff, USDA-Forest Service. The mission of our Science Team is to create,
develop, and apply knowledge on fluvial, geomorphologic, hydrologic, edaphic,
biologic, and ecologic functions, processes, and dynamics needed to sustain
watershed integrity and diverse, healthy, and productive biotic populations
within watersheds and riparian ecosystems of forests and woodlands in the
semi-arid states of the interior western United States and Mexico. The research approach used by our team members
emphasizes field-oriented studies, replicated in time and space. Our goal is to
develop and deliver critical science information to resource managers and
practitioners that will facilitate formulation of strategies, guidelines and
plans to sustain ecosystem and watershed function. The Program has Science Teams based in Albuquerque, NM; Flagstaff, AZ; Fort Collins, CO; Missoula, MT; Moscow,
ID; and the AWAE headquarters located in Boise, ID. The website "Managing Arid and Semi-Arid Watersheds" is being relocated
here or click
on the following link. It provides a plethora of information on experimental
watersheds in Arizona, including historic flow data, GIS maps and general
description: http://www.rmrs.nau.edu/watersheds/ *** Please be aware that the links for the Southwest
Watershed Science Team have been relocated. We encourage you to visit our links
in the menu on the left or at the top of this page for more in-depth information....Enjoy your visit!