Hydrology, water quality, and restoration potential for the Upper Big Darby Creek, Central Ohio

Factors influencing the restoration of wetlands in the headwaters of the Big Darby Creek watershed, central OH, were studied from 2000-02, to develop a restoration plan. Hydrology and water quality data revealed low DO at times during the summer in Darby Creek, as well as other degraded conditions....

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Published inThe Ohio journal of science Vol. 105; no. 3; p. 46
Main Authors Zhang, Li, Mitsch, William J, Fink, Daniel F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ohio Academy of Science 01.06.2005
Subjects
Environmental aspects
Protection and preservation
Rivers
Stream ecology
Ohio
USA, Ohio, Big Darby Creek
USA, Ohio
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Summary:Factors influencing the restoration of wetlands in the headwaters of the Big Darby Creek watershed, central OH, were studied from 2000-02, to develop a restoration plan. Hydrology and water quality data revealed low DO at times during the summer in Darby Creek, as well as other degraded conditions. Seasonal and permanent differences between Darby Creek and Flat Branch are described. Creation/restoration of riparian wetlands at the confluence of Big Darby Creek and Flat Branch is recommended as a way to resolve degrading water quality in this watershed. Flood pulses could be directed to the riparian wetland area to minimize downstream erosion and pollutant capture. Habitat, flood control, and ecotourism are other potential gains of a restored riparian wetland.
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ISSN:0030-0950
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