Abstract: Land use and land cover (LULC) is an important factor affecting runoff and sediment yield of watershed. Dongjiang River is the main source of drink water for Hong Kong and cities in the ...

That much sediment can clog filters at water treatment plants and require expensive treatment and maintenance. Think of trying to use a coffee filter with muddy water – the water just won’t ...

Their models revealed elevated levels of these contaminants in burned basins compared with unburned controls. While most impacts were strongest in the first five years post-fire, some contaminants, ...