Hydroperiods of Cypress Domes in West-Central Florida, USA

Cameron, C. P.; Hancock, Michael C.; Carr, David W.; Hurst, Mark K.; Campbell, Donna E.; Venning, Thomas J.; Tara, Paige D.; Holzwart, Kym Rouse

doi:10.1007/s13157-020-01329-x

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“…On average, for 14.8% of the year (54 days), the water levels of GIWs were at or above the invert, and for 65.1% of the year (238 days), the water levels of GIWs were at or below the ground surface (Figure 6). These findings highlight the typical hydroperiod behavior of GIWs in W-C Florida, as emphasized in the study by Cameron et al [19]. The 10th-, 1st-, and 0.01-percentile (daily stage) exceedance, representing less-frequent water levels, showed averages of 0.63 m, 0.79 m, and 1.04 m, respectively, with corresponding standard deviations of 0.32 m, 0.35 m, and 0.44 m. These deviations suggest a high degree of variability during 0.01-percentile daily exceedance, which is not unexpected, as this percentile represents extreme water levels for GIWs (Figure 5).…”

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“…The wetland hydroperiod, defined as the duration per year that a wetland has standing water on its surface [19], is critical for understanding the wetland's hydrological function and seasonal patterns [20]. In W-C Florida, cypress dome wetlands, one type of GIWs, have hydroperiods ranging from 215 to 325 days per year and are fully inundated for 5 to 20 days per year [19]. During full inundation, wetlands become hydrologically connected to other water bodies through surface overflow [21].…”

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Calibrating Complexity: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing Stage–Storage–Discharge Relationships for Geographically Isolated Wetlands (GIWs) in W-C Florida

Alshehri,

Ross

2023

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Geographically isolated wetlands (GIWs) play a critical role in regional hydrology, streamflow, groundwater recharge, evapotranspiration, and water quality. Despite their importance, research on quantifying discharges from these wetlands remains scarce. This study focuses on the hydrological characterization of GIWs in W-C Florida, a region where they cover a significant proportion of the land surface. The paper introduces a new procedure for developing Stage–Storage–Discharge (rating) characteristics essential for deterministic hydrological modeling in larger geographic areas. The approach synthesizes and extends previous research methodologies and offers simplified key modeling coefficients (m and n), which act as intelligent calibration knobs. These coefficients, when coupled with easily derivable physical attributes such as areas, slopes, and elevations, allow for the accurate simulation of downstream discharge timings and magnitudes, including flood behavior. The proposed method was tested using observational data from well-calibrated models. The results indicated a relative error of −7.2% for stage–storage and 15% for stage–discharge. GIS-based techniques were evaluated against surveyed data, and the results showed an accuracy of 0.16 m (0.52 ft) in estimating both the invert elevation and the maximum depth of GIWs. This effort will ultimately contribute to a better understanding and management of these critical ecosystems.

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Section: Frequency Analysis Relative To Land Surface and Invertsupporting

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Calibrating Complexity: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing Stage–Storage–Discharge Relationships for Geographically Isolated Wetlands (GIWs) in W-C Florida

Alshehri,

Ross

2023

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“…Local diversity of wetland hydroperiods is common in many regions worldwide [18,22,[70][71][72][73][74][75]. Differences in surficial inflows and climatic factors (evaporation and precipitation) often explain the variability of flooding periods and lengths [22,[76][77][78][79].…”

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Comparative Analysis of Runoff and Evaporation Assessment Methods to Evaluate Wetland–Groundwater Interaction in Mediterranean Evaporitic-Karst Aquatic Ecosystem

Gil‐Márquez

Andreo

Mudarra

2021

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This work compares the applicability of several free-surface evaporation and runoff equations in simulating water level variations of small Mediterranean wetlands. The Amarga and Jarales wetland are two pilot sites with an evaporite-karst genesis located in southern Spain. The water level was continuously recorded in both wetlands, and exhaustive weather monitoring was performed. The combined datasets have permitted quantification of the surficial elements of their water budget (precipitation, runoff, and evaporation). Several campaigns of groundwater level measurements were also done to characterize the direction of groundwater flows. The morphometrical analysis of the Jarales wetland was accurately performed based on a LiDAR dataset. A total of 225 limnimetric simulations of the Jarales (90) and Amarga (135) wetlands were performed, combining different evaporation and runoff equations. During the study period, the curve number method, coupled with the Penman equation, reached the Jarales wetland’s best calibrations. The Vardavas–Fountoulakis modification of the Penman model fit better with the Amarga wetland record. The obtained results permit specification of the water budget of both wetlands during several years and confirm that the groundwater–surface water relationship affects the wetland hydric dynamic to different degrees. Nonetheless, the limnimetric models were calibrated for a short period, including dry years, making it necessary to extend the control period longer and validate the models under different hydroclimatic conditions. Finally, the differences between wetland functioning are explained in a conceptual hydrological model that can be useful for wetland conservation and management of related aquatic ecosystems. The understanding of the origin and fate of water in wetlands permits assessment of how future scenarios would affect hydric functioning and suggests adequate conservation measurements.

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“…30-31). Wetlands in central Florida typically reach their highest standing water levels and largest ooded areas in September (Haag and Pfeiffer 2012;Nilsson et al 2013;Cameron et al 2020). This coincides with a large percentage of discharging wetlands (Fig.…”

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A Spatially Distributed Groundwater Metric for Describing Hydrologic Changes in a Regional Population of Wetlands North of Tampa Bay, Florida, from 1990 to 2015

Fouad¹,

Lee²

2021

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A groundwater condition metric is presented and used to evaluate hydrologic changes in a regional population of wetlands in and around municipal well fields with large groundwater withdrawals. The approach compares a 26-year, monthly time series of groundwater potentiometric surfaces to light detection and ranging (LiDAR) land-surface elevations at 10,516 wetlands in a 1505-square-kilometer area. Elevation differences between the potentiometric surface and wetland land surface provide a flow direction (upward or downward) and a proxy for vertical hydraulic head difference in Darcy’s groundwater flow equation. The resulting metric quantifies the groundwater condition at a wetland through time as the potential for groundwater to discharge upward into a wetland or for water in a wetland to leak downward to recharge the underlying aquifer. The potential for wetland leakage across the regional wetland population decreased by 33% in the 13 years after cutbacks in groundwater withdrawals (2003-2015) compared to years before cutbacks (1990-2002). Inside well field properties, wetland leakage potential decreased by 24%. In the wet season month of September, wetlands with the potential to receive groundwater discharge increased to 21.6% of the regional population after cutbacks compared to 13.3% before cutbacks. When mapped across regional drainage basins, discharging wetlands formed spatial connections suggesting they play a critical role in generating streamflow.

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Hydroperiods of Cypress Domes in West-Central Florida, USA

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Calibrating Complexity: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing Stage–Storage–Discharge Relationships for Geographically Isolated Wetlands (GIWs) in W-C Florida

Calibrating Complexity: A Comprehensive Approach to Developing Stage–Storage–Discharge Relationships for Geographically Isolated Wetlands (GIWs) in W-C Florida

Comparative Analysis of Runoff and Evaporation Assessment Methods to Evaluate Wetland–Groundwater Interaction in Mediterranean Evaporitic-Karst Aquatic Ecosystem

A Spatially Distributed Groundwater Metric for Describing Hydrologic Changes in a Regional Population of Wetlands North of Tampa Bay, Florida, from 1990 to 2015

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