A Watershed Modeling System for Fort Benning, GA Using the US EPA BASINS Framework

Abstract

Sediment erosion/runoff can be a major impairment to streams on Fort Benning and other military installations due to both on-site and off-site land uses. On Fort Benning, military training, forested areas subjected to prescribed burning, unpaved roads and construction are primary sources of sediment loads. Urban encroachment or the expansion of urban centers upstream of the Installation also can contribute to sediments loads measured in Fort Benning's streams. Military installations are concerned about sustainability of their training lands, maintaining compliance (i.e., related to Clean Water Act, Energy Independence and Security Act Section 438, and Endangered Species Act) and justification of budgets associated with best management practices designed to reduce sediment loads and its associated impacts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA591763

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  • Anthony Donigian

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