Title: Evolution of Piedmont Floodplains and Stream Channels: Implication for Urban Stream Restoration
Abstract: Urban stream restoration is commonly attempted without knowledge of the history or future of the affected watershed, floodplain and stream system. When the past, present and future anthropogenic changes in the watershed can be identified, the associated sediment transport mechanics can be estimated and the stream evolution pattern predicted. If the predicted floodplain and stream conditions are detrimental to society's values, then stream restoration work may be appropriate. This paper will discuss the aggregation, degradation and recent urban remobilization of Piedmont floodplain deposits and the resulting stream channel changes since European settlement. A method to reconstruct urban stream channels to nature-like conditions based on observations will also be presented.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-06-25
Language: en
Type: article
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