A Synthesis of the Effects of Natural Disturbance and Post- Disturbance Management on Streamflow, Stream Temperature, Suspended Sediment, and Aquatic Invertebrate Populations

Some of the most dramatic effects of climate change are expected to be changes in the hydrologic regime. Increased temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns have the potential to alter both the availability and quality of freshwater. The purpose of this synthesis article is to review the research on the effects of natural disturbance (focused on wildfire and insect infestation) and post-disturbance management actions on key watershed processes or values, including the streamflow magnitude and timing, stream temperature, suspended sediment, and aquatic invertebrate population dynamics.