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Chapter 3: Hydrological Processes in Riparian Areas
By Mary Nichols
Introduction
- Water scarcity in arid and semiarid regions heightens the attention to its sources, supply, distribution, and management.
- In Arizona, water supply is a critical concern in response to the needs of ranching, agriculture, wildlife, increasing urbanization, expanding industry, and the needs of downstream water users.
- Understanding the sources, distributions, and circulation of water on and below the earth's surface and in the atmosphere is essential for managing riparian areas.
San Pedro river on Three Links Farm, Cochise County, Arizona (courtesy G. Zaimes)
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