The following session will be convened at the 2013 American Geophysical Union Meeting in San Francisco (http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2013/). Abstract submission for the meeting is now open. Please pass along this announcement to anyone that might be interested in participating in this session.
GC005. Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Stream Temperature and Water Quality Description: Water quality parameters such as stream temperature, dissolved oxygen and sediment concentration play a vital role in the life cycle and distribution of aquatic species and determine the suitability of water resources for human use. Rising air temperature and changes in precipitation will alter water quality by varying the hydrologic sources contributing to streams and can also change in-stream chemical processes. This session will examine the impacts of historical or projected climate variability and change on stream water quality. We welcome observational and modeling studies that examine the interactions of hydrology and relevant physical and chemical processes at all spatial and temporal scales. Section/Focus Group: Global Environmental Change (GC) Conveners: Dr. Darren Ficklin, Indiana University, [email protected] Dr. Iris Stewart, Santa Clara University, [email protected] Dr. Jason Knouft, Saint Louis University, [email protected]
