Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Wetting agents for erosion control on burned water sheds

Authors

N. Valoras
J. F. Osborne
J. Letey

Publication Information

Hilgardia 28(5):12-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v028n05p12. May 1974.

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Abstract

THE MANY ACRES of watershed in Southern California that burn each year constitute a serious potential for erosion, because the removal of protective vegetation and fire causes the land to become water repellent—instead of being absorbed, water tends to run off.

Valoras N, Osborne J, Letey J. 1974. Wetting agents for erosion control on burned water sheds. Hilgardia 28(5):12-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v028n05p12
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