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  • Baltimore Ecosystem Study stream chemistry and stream flow overview, methods, and procedures
  • Cary Institute Of Ecosystem Studies
    Groffman, Peter; Cary Institute Of Ecosystem Studies
  • 2013-08-23
  • Cary Institute Of Ecosystem Studies and P. Groffman. 2013. Baltimore Ecosystem Study stream chemistry and stream flow overview, methods, and procedures ver 420. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/b6e1b0b752cf1c10a67b470a8700397b (Accessed 2025-08-30).
  • The Baltimore Ecosystem Study Stream Flow and Chemistry Overview document contains information regarding to BES stream chemistry. The topics are:

    Section 1: Sampling Network

    Section 2: Streamflow Analysis

    Section 3: Stream Chemistry

    Summary of Section 1: Sampling Network

    1. Longitudinal sites along the Gwynns Falls

    2. Small watersheds

    Summary of Section 2: Streamflow analysis:

    2.1. Collection of Flow Data at USGS Stream Gage Stations

    1. General Approach to Discharge

    2. Open Channel Sites

    3. Sites with Primary Devices

    4. Flow Data Publication

    5. USGS Methodologies and Protocols

    2.2. Stream Gage Calibration and Flow Rating QAQC: Weekly Checks by BES Crews

    1. Inside and Outside Gage Check

    2. Low Flow Rating Check

    3. High Flow Rating Check

    4. Digital Photos

    5. Selected Station Specific Notes

    2.3. Preparation of Flow Data for Exploratory Analysis and Load computation

    Summary of Section 3: Stream Chemistry

    1. Field Sampling

    2. Blanks and Spikes

    3. Chemical Analyses

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  • Publisher: Peter Groffman The scientists the BES-LTER Program and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies must receive adequate acknowledgement for the use of data. Please inform the BES Project Facilitator and use a statement such as the following to give credit on any document using the data: 'Data was supported by the Baltimore Ecosystem Study'
  • https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/b6e1b0b752cf1c10a67b470a8700397b

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