Water Center
Date of this Version
2013
Citation
United States Geological Survey, Fact Sheet 2013-3106
doi: 10.3133/fs20133106
https://www.usgs.gov/publications/riparian-evapotranspiration-nebraska
Abstract
With increasing demands being placed on the water resources of Nebraska, characterizing evapotranspiration (ET) from riparian vegetation has gained importance to water users and managers. This report summarizes and compares the results from several studies of the ET from cottonwood-dominated riparian forests, riparian grasslands, and common reed, Phragmites australis, in Nebraska. Reported results show that the highest seasonal ET amounts were associated with Phragmites australis, followed by riparian forests, with riparian grasslands experiencing the lowest total ET of the studied vegetation communities.
Comments
United States government work