Channel Assessment Procedure Field Guidebook

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Appendix 2.

Diagnostic channel keys


Morphology:
Disturbance level:
Code:
Cascade-pool
Partially aggraded
CPb: A1
CPb
A1




Relevant field indicators:
S2, S4, C3
Generally:
Stone lines are intact, and flow tumbles over the step.
Pools beginning to fill with finer-textured sediment (small boulders and cobbles).
Pools are about 50% of the channel extent; flow is rapid through pool (even during low flow conditions) because of reduced depth.
Tops of large boulders covered in moss (sides and base not covered).
LWD is insignificant.

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