Lake Tahoe EIP

P024: Nutrient and Sediment Loading Predictions for Prescribed Fire Using Optimized WEPP Model

Project Number
04.01.01.0116
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
U.S. Forest Service – Rocky Mountain Research Station
Primary Contact
Kat McIntyre (KMcIntyre@trpa.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2007 - 2010
Science Program Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Optimize the WEPP model and predict sediment and nutrient loadings from prescribed fire at the hillslope and subwatershed-scales using rainfall simulators and in situ sample collectors for naturally-occurring events.

Key Accomplishments

Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project

Threshold Categories

  • Water Quality

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Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $273,152
(Estimated Cost: $273,152)
Southern Nevada Public ... (USFS - PSW): $273,152

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Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/23/2024