Collaborative Research: Macroscale Study of Forest Litter Effects on Precipitation Interce — NSF Award to Cleveland State Universi
Water that evaporates from ground surfaces cannot contribute to plant growth, streamflow or groundwater. Understanding the factors that control evaporation is therefore critical for predicting water availability and related natural resources. Plant litter—the leaves and twigs that accumulate on forest floors—plays a co
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Macroscale Study of Forest Litter Effects on Precipitation Interce |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2530209 |
| Awardee | Cleveland State University |
| City | CLEVELAND |
| State | OH |
| Amount obligated | $241,891 |
| Principal investigator | John Van Stan |
| Program | WaLCZ-Water, Land, & Crit Zone |
| Start date | 01/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Water that evaporates from ground surfaces cannot contribute to plant growth, streamflow or groundwater. Understanding the factors that control evaporation is therefore critical for predicting water availability and related natural resources. Plant litter—the leaves and twigs that accumulate on forest floors—plays a complex and poorly understood role. Some research shows plant litter acts like mulch in a garden bed, covering and shading soils to reduce evaporation. However, prior research also s |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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