Domain 13 is large, encompassing both the Colorado Plateau and Southern Rocky Mountain bioregions, and it is diverse, with 111 distinct vegetation associations found within the domain (USGS SW ReGAP, 2004-2005). The Beaver Creek Watershed has numerous characteristics that exemplify those of Domain 13. We focus on how the biota, climate, hydrology, soils, and land use/management of Beaver Creek are characteristic of the domain.


Figure 1. Distribution of Domain 13 proposed core, gradient and partner sites.