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Fig. 8.12 Increment in %TIA as a function of initial value; values are means for the 5% TIA
intervals (0-5%, 5-10%, etc.), except for the last one (30-50%)
Fig. 8.13 Recurrent densification in developed land. Separate kernel densities for retrofit land
cover product (1992-2001) and KLC (2001-2005)
8.4 Watershed Management and Policy Implications
The watershed management framework approach has been in existence in Kentucky
since 1996 (Kentucky Division of Water 2009a , b ). The importance of methods for
the data collection, assessment of watersheds, and the detection of information gaps
in the context of prioritization and targeting of basins or hydrologic units is one of