Sedimentary Processes Characterization and Analyses

At a time when surface water flow is variable and its predictability questionable, it is important to understand this vital resource. This research group works to characterize surface water flow and the material it is transporting in a number of different environments.  We work in agricultural, urban, rural and transitioning watersheds across North America to understand the impact these changes have on water quality and what this means for landscape evolution. Sediment transported via surface-water flows affect downstream environments.  In addition, sediment-bound nutrients can also alter established ecosystems.  We work to understand the relationships among surface water flow, sediment and sediment-bound nutrients, as well as changes that occur in the surrounding landscapes that affect these processes. Our work is an effort to inform mitigation, adaptation, and management strategies.