Impacts of Woody Debris on Fluvial Processes and Channel Morphology in Stable and Unstable Streams

Abstract

This report documents the findings of a 3 year study to assess the impact of Large Woody Debris (LWD) upon channel evolution and morphology in unstable sand bed rivers in northern Mississippi. The aim of this research is to gain an improved understanding of the basin-wide impact of LWD dynamics in unstable and stable channel environments and to develop a set of coherent debris management strategies for erosion control, habitat enhancement, and maintenance/design considerations for run-of-river structures, based upon sound geomorphic and engineering analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA286930

Entities

People

  • C. R. Thorne
  • N. Wallerstein

Organizations

  • University of Nottingham

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Cells
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Drainage Basins
  • Ecology
  • Environment
  • Fish
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geography
  • Habitats
  • Information Systems
  • Literature Surveys
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Operating Systems
  • Terrain
  • Topography

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  • Riverine Ecology