Abstract
This investigation assesses hydrogeologic and water quality conditions in
the Whitehouse Creek and Bay Minette Creek watersheds in Baldwin
County, Alabama, with a focus on estimating nutrient loads and sediment
transport rates. The resulting data provides a basis for quantifying water
quality impacts and identifying areas where limited regulatory and
remedial resources can be most effectively applied—either to mitigate
existing issues or to preserve high-quality watersheds. Findings from this
study support the development of a comprehensive watershed
management plan aimed at preserving, protecting, and restoring
watersheds across coastal Alabama.
This report and all associated data
and related items of information were prepared by the Mobile Bay National
Estuary Program, under a cooperative agreement with the State of
Alabama, under Award No. GNTCP18AL0066 from the Gulf Coast
Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council). The data,
statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the
author and do not necessarily reflect any determinations, views, or policies
of the RESTORE Council.
Purpose
This dataset supports an investigation aimed at characterizing
hydrogeologic conditions, assessing water quality, and estimating nutrient
and sediment loads for tributaries in the Whitehouse Creek and Bay
Minette Creek watersheds in Baldwin County, Alabama. The data were
collected to evaluate pollutant transport and inform the development of a
comprehensive watershed management plan.
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Suggested Citation
Related Publication Citation
- Cook, M., 2023, Pre-Restoration Analysis of Discharge, Sediment
Transport Rates, Water Quality, and Land-Use Impacts for the Bay Minette
Creek Watershed, Baldwin County, Alabama, Mobile Bay National Estuary
Program, https://www.mobilebaynep.com/assets/uploads/main/Bay-Minette-Creek-Watershed-Pre-Restoration-Assessment-Cook-Vittor.pdf
