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Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Aditi Bhaskar’s recent study uncovered profound differences in streamflow changes in various urban watersheds. Credit: Andy Miller
August 26, 2020
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Prior to urbanization, the natural landscape and climate determined how much water flowed into streams and rivers. Urban development now dramatically affects how much and where water flows, but Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Aditi Bhaskar has found changes to streamflow vary significantly from city to city. With urban development rapidly increasing, it is important to understand how this development will impact water supply and flooding. 

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