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CE 534 Final: Water Quality Impacts from Jones and Clover Wildfires near Redding, California


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Created: Apr 16, 2024 at 2:52 a.m.
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Abstract

For my final project, I wanted to look at how the concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Sacrament River changed after both the 1999 Jones fire and the 2013 Clover fire hit Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. To do this, I found relevant CUAHSI data and analyzed it using python. I then published my findings as a HydroShare resource. The 1999 Jones Fire and the 2013 Clover Fire were both significant wildfires that occurred in California, each leaving a lasting impact on water quality in the region. The Jones Fire, which ignited in Nevada County, burned over 27,000 acres of land, predominantly in the Tahoe National Forest. Similarly, the Clover Fire, originating in Shasta County, scorched approximately 8,000 acres of land. Both fires generated substantial amounts of ash, sediment, and debris, which washed into nearby waterways during rainfall events, compromising the water quality of tributaries and rivers such as the Sacramento River. The influx of pollutants posed risks to aquatic habitats and downstream communities reliant on clean water sources. These events underscore the broader challenge of managing wildfires and their aftermath to mitigate environmental degradation and safeguard water resources for both human and ecological needs.

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WGS 84 EPSG:4326
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-122.4490°
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Capener, A. (2024). CE 534 Final: Water Quality Impacts from Jones and Clover Wildfires near Redding, California, HydroShare, http://www.hydroshare.org/resource/678c19159c714775bf76e511ba0330e1

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