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An Overview of Temporary Stream Hydrology in Canada

J.M. Buttle Department of Geography, Trent University, Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8.; *Member of CSHS.
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S. Boon Department of Geography, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4.; *Member of CSHS.
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D.L. Peters Environment Canada, at W-CIRC, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 3R4.; *Member of CSHS.
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C. Spence Environment Canada, Saskatoon, SK S7N 3H5.; *Member of CSHS.
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H.J. (Ilja) van Meerveld Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6.
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P.H. Whitfield Environment Canada, Vancouver, BC V6C 3S5.; *Member of CSHS.
Pages 279-310 | Published online: 23 Jan 2013

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