Streams and rivers serve many purposes, including water supply, wildlife habitat, energy generation, transportation and recreation. A stream is a dynamic, complex system that includes not only the active channel but also the floodplain and the vegetation along its edges.<\/p>\n
This course introduces the process of stream restoration: the re-establishment of the general structure, function and natural self-sustaining behavior of the stream system that existed prior to disturbance. It is intended primarily as a reference for natural resource professionals who plan, design, review and implement stream-restoration projects. It is important to recognize that all stream restoration projects are different and require applications of specific techniques to meet project objectives. This course is based on the publication, \u201cStream Restoration: A Natural Channel Design Handbook\u201d.<\/p>\n
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end and is intended to provide 6 hours of professional development.<\/p>\n
Course Author: North Carolina Stream Restoration Institute and North Carolina Sea Grant<\/p>\n
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
\nAt the conclusion of this course, the student will have learned or been exposed to the following:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Introduction to Fluvial Processes
\n\u2022 Bankfull Discharge, Velocity and Stage
\n\u2022 Natural Channel Stability
\n\u2022 Stream channel dimension, Pattern, Profile and Features
\n\u2022 Biological Considerations of Stream Restoration
\n\u2022 Stream Assessment and Survey Procedures
\n\u2022 Watershed Drainage Area Measurement
\n\u2022 Land-use Survey
\n\u2022 Bankfull Identification and Verification
\n\u2022 Substrate Analysis
\n\u2022 Bar, Pavement and Subpavement Sampling Methods and Scour Chains
\n\u2022 Assessing Riparian Condition
\n\u2022 Rosgen Stream-Classification System\/Channel Assessment and Validation Procedures
\n\u2022 Stream Gage Survey Procedure
\n\u2022 Priority Options for Restoring Incised Streams and Case Studies
\n\u2022 Longitudinal Profile
\n\u2022 Pool and Riffle Cross-Section Survey
\n\u2022 Plan-Form Measurements
\n\u2022 Reference Reach Survey
\n\u2022 Sediment Transport
\n\u2022 Stream Crossings
\n\u2022 Structures and Design Features?for Habitat Enhancements
\n\u2022 Vegetation Stabilization and Riparian-Buffer Re-establishment
\n\u2022 Salvaging On-Site Vegetation
\n\u2022 Live Staking
\n\u2022 Bare-Root Plantings
\n\u2022 Container Plant Material
\n\u2022 Permanent Seeding
\n\u2022 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
\n\u2022 Pollution Control
\n\u2022 Flood Studies
\n\u2022 Evaluation and Monitoring<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This course introduces the process of stream restoration: the re-establishment of the general structure, function and natural self-sustaining behavior of the stream system that existed prior to disturbance. It is intended primarily as a reference for natural resource professionals who plan, design, review and implement stream-restoration projects. It is important to recognize that all stream restoration projects are different and require applications of specific techniques to meet project objectives. This course is based on the publication, \u201cStream Restoration: A Natural Channel Design Handbook\u201d.<\/p>\n