Channel Assessment Procedure Field Guidebook

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Appendix 2.

Diagnostic channel keys


Morphology:
Disturbance level:
Code:
Cascade-pool
Moderately degraded
CPb: D2
CPb
D2




Relevant field indicators:
S5, C1, C2, C5
Generally:
Stone lines almost completely absent.
Stream flow is rapid with only minor, slow-moving pool water during low flow conditions.
No moss covering sediment within the active channel.
Minimal localized channel narrowing.

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