College of Science

Watershed Geology Lab

Scaled physical watershed model

Teaching and taming the intimate dance between gravity, water, and sand.

Landscape equilibrium is a slippery topic. Geomorphic Systems students learn about equilibrium and thresholds through small-scale watershed experiments.

Taking notes during river experiments
Taking notes during river experiments
The "Snake" River experiment
The "Snake" River experiment
Failing check dams on widening reach
Failing check dams on widening reach
See that crawdaddy?
See that crawdaddy?