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Chapter 1 – Introduction: Ecological and Physical Considerations for Stream Projects
654.0100 Purpose 654.0101 Introduction 654.0102 Restoration, rehabilitation, and reclamation 654.0103 Understanding stream corridor dynamics 654.0104 Fluvial systems 654.0105 Channels 654.0106 Key processes affecting stream corridor ecosystems 654.0107 Stream corridor habitats 654.0108 Disturbance and response in aquatic ecosystems 654.0109 Human land uses and their effects on stream corridors 654.0110 Summary of ecological principles to guide stream designs Tables Figures
654.0100 Purpose
654.0101 Introduction
654.0102 Restoration, rehabilitation, and reclamation
654.0103 Understanding stream corridor dynamics
654.0104 Fluvial systems
654.0105 Channels
654.0106 Key processes affecting stream corridor ecosystems
654.0107 Stream corridor habitats
654.0108 Disturbance and response in aquatic ecosystems
654.0109 Human land uses and their effects on stream corridors
654.0110 Summary of ecological principles to guide stream designs
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Chapter 2 – Goals, Objectives, and Risk
654.0200 Purpose 654.0201 Introduction 654.0202 The NRCS Conservation Planning Process and stream restoration 654.0203 Historic approaches for determining goals for stream restoration designs 654.0204 Geomorphic approaches for determining goals for stream design 654.0205 Ecosystem approaches for determining goals for stream design 654.0206 Rural stream restoration 654.0207 Developing watersheds 654.0208 Urban stream restoration 654.0209 Constraints 654.0210 Risk, consequences, and uncertainty 654.0211 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0200 Purpose
654.0201 Introduction
654.0202 The NRCS Conservation Planning Process and stream restoration
654.0203 Historic approaches for determining goals for stream restoration designs
654.0204 Geomorphic approaches for determining goals for stream design
654.0205 Ecosystem approaches for determining goals for stream design
654.0206 Rural stream restoration
654.0207 Developing watersheds
654.0208 Urban stream restoration
654.0209 Constraints
654.0210 Risk, consequences, and uncertainty
654.0211 Conclusion
Chapter 3 – Site Assessment and Investigation
654.0300 Purpose 654.0301 Introduction 654.0302 Preliminary investigation 654.0303 Reconnaissance 654.0304 Detailed field investigation 654.0305 Stream classification systems 654.0306 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0300 Purpose
654.0301 Introduction
654.0302 Preliminary investigation
654.0303 Reconnaissance
654.0304 Detailed field investigation
654.0305 Stream classification systems
654.0306 Conclusion
Chapter 4 – Stream Restoration Design Process
654.0401 Purpose 654.0402 Introduction 654.0403 The CPP for stream design 654.0404 Designing solutions for the stream corridor 654.0405 Evaluating success of stream restoration designs 654.0406 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0401 Purpose
654.0402 Introduction
654.0403 The CPP for stream design
654.0404 Designing solutions for the stream corridor
654.0405 Evaluating success of stream restoration designs
654.0406 Conclusion
Chapter 5 – Stream Hydrology
654.0500 Purpose 654.0501 Introduction 654.0502 Overview of design discharges 654.0503 Probability 654.0504 Gage analysis for flow frequency 654.0505 Regional regression 654.0506 Flow duration 654.0507 Hydrologic models 654.0508 Channel-forming discharge 654.0509 Other sources of design flows 654.05010 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0500 Purpose
654.0501 Introduction
654.0502 Overview of design discharges
654.0503 Probability
654.0504 Gage analysis for flow frequency
654.0505 Regional regression
654.0506 Flow duration
654.0507 Hydrologic models
654.0508 Channel-forming discharge
654.0509 Other sources of design flows
654.05010 Conclusion
Chapter 6 – Stream Hydraulics
654.0600 Purpose 654.0601 Introduction 654.0602 Channel cross-sectional parameters 654.0603 Dimensionless ratios 654.0604 Continuity 654.0605 Energy 654.0606 Momentum 654.0607 Specific force 654.0608 Stream power 654.0609 Hydraulic computations 654.0610 Water surface profile calculations 654.0611 Weir flow 654.0612 Hydraulic jumps 654.0613 Channel routing 654.0614 Hydraulics input into the stream design process Tables Figures
654.0600 Purpose
654.0601 Introduction
654.0602 Channel cross-sectional parameters
654.0603 Dimensionless ratios
654.0604 Continuity
654.0605 Energy
654.0606 Momentum
654.0607 Specific force
654.0608 Stream power
654.0609 Hydraulic computations
654.0610 Water surface profile calculations
654.0611 Weir flow
654.0612 Hydraulic jumps
654.0613 Channel routing
654.0614 Hydraulics input into the stream design process
Chapter 7 – Basic Principles of Channel Design
654.0700 Purpose 654.0701 Overview of channel design 654.0702 Channel types 654.0703 Perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral streams 654.0704 Channel design variables 654.0705 Channel design methods and approaches 654.0706 Sediment impact assessment 654.0707 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0700 Purpose
654.0701 Overview of channel design
654.0702 Channel types
654.0703 Perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral streams
654.0704 Channel design variables
654.0705 Channel design methods and approaches
654.0706 Sediment impact assessment
654.0707 Conclusion
Chapter 8 – Threshold Channel Design
654.0800 Purpose 654.0801 Introduction 654.0802 Design discharges 654.0803 Allowable velocity method 654.0804 Allowable shear stress approach 654.0805 Tractive power method 654.0806 Grass-lined channels 654.0807 Allowable velocity and shear stress for channel lining materials 654.0808 Basic steps for threshold channel design in stream restoration projects 654.0809 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0800 Purpose
654.0801 Introduction
654.0802 Design discharges
654.0803 Allowable velocity method
654.0804 Allowable shear stress approach
654.0805 Tractive power method
654.0806 Grass-lined channels
654.0807 Allowable velocity and shear stress for channel lining materials
654.0808 Basic steps for threshold channel design in stream restoration projects
654.0809 Conclusion
Chapter 9 – Alluvial Channel Design
654.0900 Purpose 654.0901 Introduction 654.0902 Alluvial channel design variables 654.0903 Regime methods 654.0904 Analogy method and reference reaches 654.0905 Hydraulic geometry method 654.0906 Extremal hypotheses 654.0907 Constrained dependent variables 654.0908 Analytical methods 654.0909 Sediment impact analysis 654.0910 Basic steps in alluvial channel design 654.09011 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.0900 Purpose
654.0901 Introduction
654.0902 Alluvial channel design variables
654.0903 Regime methods
654.0904 Analogy method and reference reaches
654.0905 Hydraulic geometry method
654.0906 Extremal hypotheses
654.0907 Constrained dependent variables
654.0908 Analytical methods
654.0909 Sediment impact analysis
654.0910 Basic steps in alluvial channel design
654.09011 Conclusion
Chapter 10 - Two-Stage Channel Design
654.1000 Purpose 654.1001 Introduction 654.1002 Background 654.1003 Field measurements 654.1004 Bankfull channel design 654.1005 Flood plain channel design 654.1006 Flood conveyance 654.1007 Spreadsheet tools for data analysis and design 654.1008 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.1000 Purpose
654.1001 Introduction
654.1002 Background
654.1003 Field measurements
654.1004 Bankfull channel design
654.1005 Flood plain channel design
654.1006 Flood conveyance
654.1007 Spreadsheet tools for data analysis and design
654.1008 Conclusion
Chapter 11 – Rosgen Geomorphic Channel Design
654.1100 Purpose 654.1101 Introduction 654.1102 Restoration phases 654.1103 Conclusion Mathematical Definitions Tables Figures
654.1100 Purpose
654.1101 Introduction
654.1102 Restoration phases
654.1103 Conclusion
Mathematical Definitions
Chapter 12 – Channel Alignment and Variability Design
654.1200 Purpose 654.1201 Introduction 654.1202 Planform 654.1203 Natural variability 654.1204 Practical channel design equations for meander bend geometry 654.1205 Bankline migration 654.1206 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.1200 Purpose
654.1201 Introduction
654.1202 Planform
654.1203 Natural variability
654.1204 Practical channel design equations for meander bend geometry
654.1205 Bankline migration
654.1206 Conclusion
Chapter 13 – Sediment Impact Assessments
654.1300 Purpose 654.1301 Introduction 654.1302 Bed stability 654.1303 Threshold versus alluvial channels 654.1305 Visual geomorphic assessment 654.1306 Equilibrium slope calculations 654.1307 Sediment rating curve analysis 654.1308 Sediment budget analysis 654.1309 Computer models 654.1310 Nonequilibrium sediment transport 654.1311 Choosing the appropriate technique 654.1312 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.1300 Purpose
654.1301 Introduction
654.1302 Bed stability
654.1303 Threshold versus alluvial channels
654.1305 Visual geomorphic assessment
654.1306 Equilibrium slope calculations
654.1307 Sediment rating curve analysis
654.1308 Sediment budget analysis
654.1309 Computer models
654.1310 Nonequilibrium sediment transport
654.1311 Choosing the appropriate technique
654.1312 Conclusion
Chapter 14 – Treatment Technique Design
654.1400 Purpose 654.1401 Introduction 654.1402 Design analysis 654.1403 Treatment techniques 654.1404 Conclusion Tables
654.1400 Purpose
654.1401 Introduction
654.1402 Design analysis
654.1403 Treatment techniques
654.1404 Conclusion
Chapter 15 – Project Implementation
654.1500 Purpose 654.1501 Introduction 654.1502 Planning 654.1503 Design 654.1504 Contracts and agreements 654.1505 Installation 654.1506 Conclusion Tables
654.1500 Purpose
654.1501 Introduction
654.1502 Planning
654.1503 Design
654.1504 Contracts and agreements
654.1505 Installation
654.1506 Conclusion
Chapter 16 – Maintenance and Monitoring
654.1600 Purpose 654.1601 Introduction 654.1602 Development of monitoring plans 654.1603 Developing plans for maintenance 654.1604 Monitoring and maintenance plan documentation 654.1605 Adaptive management 654.1606 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.1600 Purpose
654.1601 Introduction
654.1602 Development of monitoring plans
654.1603 Developing plans for maintenance
654.1604 Monitoring and maintenance plan documentation
654.1605 Adaptive management
654.1606 Conclusion
Chapter 17 – Permitting Overview
654.1700 Purpose 654.1701 Introduction 654.1702 Initiating a permitting process 654.1703 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program 654.1704 National Flood Insurance Program 654.1705 Endangered Species Act, as amended 1073 654.1706 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended 1965 654.1707 National Environmental Policy Act, as amended 1982 654.1708 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended 1996 654.1709 State regulations and permitting – general 654.1710 State regulations and permitting – fish passage 654.1711 Conclusion Tables Figures
654.1700 Purpose
654.1701 Introduction
654.1702 Initiating a permitting process
654.1703 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program
654.1704 National Flood Insurance Program
654.1705 Endangered Species Act, as amended 1073
654.1706 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended 1965
654.1707 National Environmental Policy Act, as amended 1982
654.1708 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended 1996
654.1709 State regulations and permitting – general
654.1710 State regulations and permitting – fish passage
654.1711 Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix A Postscript Appendix B References
Appendix A Postscript
Appendix B References
Technical Supplements
Introduction TS2 Use of Historic Information for Design TS3A Stream Corridor Inventory and Assessment Techniques TS3B Using Aerial Videography and GIS for Stream Channel Stabilization in the Deep Loess Region of Western Iowa TS3C Streambank Inventory and Evaluation TS3D Overview of United States Bats TS3E Rosgen Stream Classification Technique – Supplemental Materials TS5 Developing Regional Relationships for Bankfull Discharge Using Bankfull Indices TS13A Guidelines for Sampling Bed Material TS13B Sediment Budget Example TS14A Soil Properties and Special Geotechnical Problems Related to Stream Stabilization Projects TS14B Scour Calculations TS14C Stone Sizing Criteria TS14D Geosynthetics in Stream Restoration TS14E Use and Design of Soil Anchors TS14F Pile Foundations TS14G Grade Stabilization Techniques TS14H Flow Changing Techniques TS14I Streambank Soil Bioengineering TS14J Use of Large Woody Material for Habitat and Bank Protection TS14K Streambank Armor Protection with Stone Structures TS14L Use of Articulating Concrete Block Revetment Systems for Systems for Stream Restoration and Stabilization Projects TS14M Vegetated Rock Walls TS14N Fish Passage and Screening Design TS14O Stream Habitat Enhancement Using LUNKERS TS14P Gullies and Their Control TS14Q Abutment Design for Small Bridges TS14R Design and Use of Sheet Pile Walls in Stream Restoration and Stabilization Projects TS14S Sizing Stream Setbacks to Help Maintain Stream Stability
Introduction
TS2 Use of Historic Information for Design
TS3A Stream Corridor Inventory and Assessment Techniques
TS3B Using Aerial Videography and GIS for Stream Channel Stabilization in the Deep Loess Region of Western Iowa
TS3C Streambank Inventory and Evaluation
TS3D Overview of United States Bats
TS3E Rosgen Stream Classification Technique – Supplemental Materials
TS5 Developing Regional Relationships for Bankfull Discharge Using Bankfull Indices
TS13A Guidelines for Sampling Bed Material
TS13B Sediment Budget Example
TS14A Soil Properties and Special Geotechnical Problems Related to Stream Stabilization Projects
TS14B Scour Calculations
TS14C Stone Sizing Criteria
TS14D Geosynthetics in Stream Restoration
TS14E Use and Design of Soil Anchors
TS14F Pile Foundations
TS14G Grade Stabilization Techniques
TS14H Flow Changing Techniques
TS14I Streambank Soil Bioengineering
TS14J Use of Large Woody Material for Habitat and Bank Protection
TS14K Streambank Armor Protection with Stone Structures
TS14L Use of Articulating Concrete Block Revetment Systems for Systems for Stream Restoration and Stabilization Projects
TS14M Vegetated Rock Walls
TS14N Fish Passage and Screening Design
TS14O Stream Habitat Enhancement Using LUNKERS
TS14P Gullies and Their Control
TS14Q Abutment Design for Small Bridges
TS14R Design and Use of Sheet Pile Walls in Stream Restoration and Stabilization Projects
TS14S Sizing Stream Setbacks to Help Maintain Stream Stability
Case Studies
Introduction CS1 Chalk Creek, Summit County, Utah CS2 Goode Road/Cottonwood Creek, Hutchins, Texas CS3 Little Elk River, Price County, Wisconsin CS4 Silver Creek, Silver Creek, New York CS5 Rose River, Madison County, Virginia CS6 Big Bear Creek, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania CS7 Spafford Creek, Otisco Lake Watershed, New York CS8 Copper Mine Brook, Burlington, Connecticut CS9 Little Blue River, Washington County, Kansas CS10 Newaukum River, Lewis County, Washington CS11 Streambank Stabilization in the Red River Basin, North Dakota CS12 Grade Control Structures in Western Iowa Streams CS13 Owl Creek Farms, North Branch of the Kokosing River, Knox County, Ohio CS14 Streambank Stabilization in the Merrimack River Basin, New Hampshire CS15 Streambank Stabilization in the Guadalupe River Basin, Santa Clara County, California CS16 Coffee Creek, Edmond, Oklahoma CS17 Stream Barbs on the Calapooia River, Oregon CS18 Wiley Creek, Sweet Home, Oregon
CS1 Chalk Creek, Summit County, Utah
CS2 Goode Road/Cottonwood Creek, Hutchins, Texas
CS3 Little Elk River, Price County, Wisconsin
CS4 Silver Creek, Silver Creek, New York
CS5 Rose River, Madison County, Virginia
CS6 Big Bear Creek, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
CS7 Spafford Creek, Otisco Lake Watershed, New York
CS8 Copper Mine Brook, Burlington, Connecticut
CS9 Little Blue River, Washington County, Kansas
CS10 Newaukum River, Lewis County, Washington
CS11 Streambank Stabilization in the Red River Basin, North Dakota
CS12 Grade Control Structures in Western Iowa Streams
CS13 Owl Creek Farms, North Branch of the Kokosing River, Knox County, Ohio
CS14 Streambank Stabilization in the Merrimack River Basin, New Hampshire
CS15 Streambank Stabilization in the Guadalupe River Basin, Santa Clara County, California
CS16 Coffee Creek, Edmond, Oklahoma
CS17 Stream Barbs on the Calapooia River, Oregon
CS18 Wiley Creek, Sweet Home, Oregon
