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Ground Water and Surface Water Interactions in the Freshwater Wetlands of Taylor Slough

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Problem and Approach | Surface-Water Tracer of Groundwater Interactions |
Source and Quantity of Groundwater Discharge | Conclusion

Surface-Water Tracer of Groundwater Interactions

Chloride Decreases Along Taylor Slough During Both Wet and Dry Periods

Spatial Variation in Cl at Taylor Slough
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Graph showing spatial variation in Chloride
Graph showing spatial variation in normalized Chloride

Chloride Dilution is not Explained by Simulations that Only Account for Precipitation and Evapotranspiration

Dry Conditions
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Graph of Chloride Dilution in Dry Conditions - 11/18/97
Graph of Chloride Dilution in Dry Conditions - 6/3/98
Graph of Chloride Dilution in Dry Conditions - 7/20/98

Wet Conditions
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Graph of Chloride Dilution in Wet Conditions - 12/11/97
Graph of Chloride Dilution in Wet Conditions - 9/22/97
Graph of Chloride Dilution in Wet Conditions - 9/23/99


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