9493

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9493
• Author: Gaeuman, D., P. R. Wilcock and J. C. Schmidt.
• Title: High Flow Requirements for Channel and Habitat Maintenance of the Lower Duchesne River between Randlett and Ouray, Utah.
• USFW Year: 2003.
• USFW - Doc Type: \
• Copyright Material: NO

FINAL REPORT, November 2003
High-jlow Requirements for the Duchesne River

Reconstruction of the 20th century geomorphic history of the lower Duchesne River allows
us to characterize the unique responses of this system to historical fluctuations in discharge and
sediment supply, and to identify the key geomorphic components controlling those responses.
This information enables us to predict future channel changes with a greater degree of
confidence. In addition, an historical perspective is necessary to evaluate the current trajectory
of channel change and address the question as to whether the channel is currently adjusted to the
prevailing hydrologic conditions.

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