2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Strategies for Stream Classification Using GIS Track: Water Resources Author(s): Miguel Restrepo, Pamela Waisanen Classification of streams into perennial, intermittent or ephemeral is necessary in certain fields. Environmental studies can benefit from a map showing stream classification. In addition, it is necessary to know the stream classification for issues like urban planning and permits. In this study, we developed strategies for stream classification using geographic information systems. With public domain data, it was possible to develop different strategies for stream classification. Our focus was the Upper Neuse River basin in North Carolina. In our study, soils information from the SSURGO database, Land Use/Land Cover data, elevation data from NED, high-resolution LIDAR information, and hydrographic information from NHD and EDNA derivatives were used to develop the stream classification strategies. The results were promising and showed an acceptable degree of consistency from field studies available in the Upper Neuse River basin. Miguel Restrepo USGS-EROS Data Center SAB 47914 252nd Street Sioux Falls , SD 57198 US Phone: 605-594-2820 Fax: 605-594-6529 E-mail: restrepo@usgs.gov Pamela Waisanen USGS-EROS Data Center SAB 47914 252nd Street Sioux Falls , SD 57198 US Phone: 605-594-6085 Fax: 605-594-6529 E-mail: waisanen@usgs.gov |
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