Bedload data (deposition from overland flow) measured at the three Conmod Pilot study locations at Jornada Basin LTER, 2008-2010

This data package contains measurements of bedload samples
(suspended particles) collected during overland flow events in the
Connectivity Modifier (Conmod) Pilot study on the Jornada
Experimental Range from 2008-2010. There were 3 sites for this
study: Gravelly Ridges, Aeolian, and Dona Ana. Within each site,
there were 8 study plots, 4 of which were treatment plots where
connectivity modules (conmods) were installed to decrease gap sizes
between perennial vegetation. The plots were 8 x 8 meters and had an
8 x 8 meter buffer zone on both sides of the plot (upwind and
downwind). To collect water from overland flow events, four to six
belowground catchment containers were installed in upslope and
downslope buffer zones at each study plots. Bedload containers were
monitored monthly 2008, 2009, and 2010. Bedload material collected
by the containers during overland flow events was weighed and
analyzed for organic matter content by the loss on ignition method.
This study is complete and was the pilot study to the newer Cross
Scale Interactions Study.