GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT BROWN UNIVERSITY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE > WATERSHED HYDROLOGY

Stream flow, precipitation and well data, along with the results from non-invasive geophysical studies, are being used to understand the hydrologic variables that affect the dynamics of watersheds.

Studies in the northeastern United States attempt to trace the migration of water in space and time throughout the watershed from its initial precipitation to partitioning among groundwater, stream flow, and evapotranspiration, as well as transport into estuaries. Hydrologic topics being addressed include stream system response to storm and drought events, aquifer extraction limits for public use, ground water supply safety, and contaminant migration through the system.