In recent years, the conceptual detail of hydrological models has dramatically increased as a
result of improved computational techniques and the availability of spatially-distributed …

The southern United States is characterized by a humid, subtropical climate and consists of
16 states (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky …

Urbanization and human-led development have increased more rapidly along shorelines
and in coastal watersheds than inland regions over the past century. The result of major land …

Development continues at a rapid pace throughout the country. Runoff from the impervious
surfaces in these watersheds continues to be a major cause of degradation to freshwater …

Sponge City concept is emerging as a new kind of integrated urban water systems, which
aims to address urban water problems. However, its implementation has encountered a …

Expansion of tree cover is a major management goal in cities because of the substantial
benefits provided to people, and potentially to water quality through reduction of stormwater …

Non-point stormwater runoff is a major contamination source of receiving waterbodies.
Heightened incidence of waterborne disease outbreaks related to recreational use and …

The effects of urbanization on hydrological processes and water resources have been
quantified and predicted by detailed characterization and modeling of the affected urban …

Many natural and anthropogenic factors cause degradation of urban stormwater quality,
resulting in negative consequences to receiving waters. In order to improve water quality …

Nonpoint source pollution is the leading cause of the US's water quality problems. One
important component of nonpoint source pollution control is an understanding of what and …