Groundwater-dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are at risk globally due to unsustainable levels
of groundwater extraction, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. In this review, we …

Changes in climate and land management practices in the San Pedro River basin have
altered the vegetation patterns and dynamics. Therefore, there is a need to map the spatial …

Rangelands are grasslands, shrublands, and savannas used by wildlife for habitat and
livestock in order to produce food and fiber. Assessment and monitoring of rangelands are …

Intensive observations, analysis and modeling within the framework of the rangelands
atmosphere–hydrosphere–biosphere interaction study experiment in northeastern Asia …

Semiarid flash floods pose a significant danger for life and property in many dry regions
around the world. One effective way to mitigate flood risk lies in implementing a real‐time …

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, Southwest Watershed Research Center, Walnut
Gulch Experimental Watershed (WGEW), is located in the San Pedro Valley of southeastern …

The recent launch of Landsat-7 ETM+ extends the uninterrupted stream of TM and ETM+
images to a potential span of 32 years. This exceptional image set will allow long-term …

Validation comparisons between satellite-based surface energy balance models and tower-
based flux measurements over heterogeneous landscapes can be strongly influenced by …

Ephemeral and intermittent streams are abundant in the arid and semiarid landscapes of the
Western and Southwestern United States (US). Connectivity of ephemeral and intermittent …

In 2008, scientists from seven federal and state institutions worked together to investigate
temporal and spatial variations of evapotranspiration (ET) and surface energy balance in a …