Open AccessHydrologic Study of Jewel Cave/Wind Cave
Author(s) -
E. Calvin Alexander,
Marsha Davis
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
annual report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2693-2407
pISSN - 2693-2385
DOI - 10.13001/uwnpsrc.1987.2651
Subject(s) - cave , natural (archaeology) , environmental science , water quality , hydrology (agriculture) , geography , geology , archaeology , ecology , biology , geotechnical engineering
The hydrologic study at Wind and Jewel Caves has the following Objectives: 1) to evaluate the water distribution within these two park areas; 2) to determine the effects of human impact upon the natural hydrologic system; 3) to document any detrimental effects to the water quality; 4) to document any instances in which the cave environment is adversely affected by the quality or quantity of the water present; and 5) to suggest options to change present water use practices, if necessary.