Study Information

The USGS, in cooperation with the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program, is conducting a study to characterize the magnitude and sources of suspended sediments in the Mill Creek watershed.

Specifically, the study will:

• Estimate concentrations and loads of suspended sediment at 8 sites within the Mill Creek watershed.
• Estimate sources of suspended sediment using chemical tracer techniques and stormflow sediment dynamics.

This study will characterize subwatersheds/land uses which are the dominant sources of suspended sediments in the Mill Creek basin. The information will be used by the Johnson County Stormwater Program to aid in the implementation of BMPs to decrease sources of sediment to the stream.

External Links

• More information and published reports related to this study are available.