Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the
corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Table 1: Study watershed topographic characteristics.
South-facing refers to percent of watershed area with aspect facing
south (aspect = 157.5 – 202.5 degrees). North-facing refers to percent
of watershed area with aspect facing north (aspect = 0 – 22.5, 337.5 –
360
degrees).