Articles | Volume 23, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-3945-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-3945-2019
Research article
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25 Sep 2019
Research article |  | 25 Sep 2019

A watershed classification approach that looks beyond hydrology: application to a semi-arid, agricultural region in Canada

Jared D. Wolfe, Kevin R. Shook, Chris Spence, and Colin J. Whitfield

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ED: Reconsider after major revisions (further review by editor and referees) (28 Mar 2019) by Chris DeBeer
AR by Jared Wolfe on behalf of the Authors (09 May 2019)  Author's response   Manuscript 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (22 May 2019) by Chris DeBeer
RR by Wouter Knoben (29 May 2019)
RR by Masaki Hayashi (13 Jul 2019)
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (30 Jul 2019) by Chris DeBeer
AR by Jared Wolfe on behalf of the Authors (08 Aug 2019)  Author's response   Manuscript 
ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (21 Aug 2019) by Chris DeBeer
AR by Jared Wolfe on behalf of the Authors (22 Aug 2019)  Author's response   Manuscript 
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Short summary
Watershed classification can identify regions expected to respond similarly to disturbance. Methods should extend beyond hydrology to include other environmental questions, such as ecology and water quality. We developed a classification for the Canadian Prairie and identified seven classes defined by watershed characteristics, including elevation, climate, wetland density, and surficial geology. Results provide a basis for evaluating watershed response to land management and climate condition.