Impact ID | 6561 |
Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | In Southwestern United States, Arundo donax uses significantly more water than native vegetation, thus further altering the natural flood regime. Arundo donax has been shown to transpire 56,250 acre-feet of water over the course of a year compared to native species which transpired 18,700 acre-feet. |
Reference | 30148 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
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