Bioengineering as a Tool for Restoring Ecological Integrity to the Carson River

Abstract

This technical note describes a case study involving the following: (a) use of bioengineering (a combination of vegetation and engineered structures and materials) and rock structures to restore an eroded bank of the Carson River, Nevada; and (b) restoration of ecological amenities that existed prior to disturbances by man and a major flood event.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA396087

Entities

People

  • Gail Durham
  • Hollis H. Allen
  • J. C. Hoag
  • J. Craig Fischenich
  • Kevin L. Piper

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Bioengineering
  • Case Studies
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Protection
  • Floods
  • Habitats
  • Materials
  • Monitoring
  • Natural Resources
  • Remote Areas
  • Revetments
  • Water Quality
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation