As water demand increases in the United States, the nation's water managers are looking for ways to ensure reliable supplies of water. A new report from the National Research Council, HYDROLOGIC EFFECTS OF A CHANGING FOREST LANDSCAPE, explores how better management of forest resources could increase water supplies and quality and identifies future research needs. In addition, the report examines how other modifications -- including removing the forest canopy, wildfires, insects, climate change, road networks, and applications of chemicals like fertilizers and fire retardants -- can affect the water output of a forest.
Reporters can obtain copies of the report by contacting the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information; 202-334-2138 or news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters starting at 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 11. THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 10 A.M. EDT ON MONDAY, JULY 14.