College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 06:51:13
Major
Biology
Honors Course
BIOL 499-03
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
This project will test to see if there is a percent increase in non-perennial streams sampled from 2003-2021. Using data provided by The Cleveland Metroparks, sampling events will be separated by date, flow regime classification, and rain data. Current literature supports the claim that many perennial streams, streams that flow year-round, will become non-perennial streams over time. This shift is predicted to be caused by a change in rain patterns. Both the interval between rain events and the intensity of rainfall per event are predicted to increase. My hypothesis is that there will be an increase in the percentage of streams with a non-perennial flow regime, an increase in the amount of time between rain events, and an increase in the amount of rain per event over time.
Research Sponsor
Stephen Weeks
First Reader
Randall Mitchell
Second Reader
Gabrielle Russell
Honors Faculty Advisor
Brian Bagatto
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Ialenti, Alexander, "Climate Change's Effect on Flow Regime" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1798.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1798
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