Channel Assessment Procedure Field Guidebook

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Appendix 2.

Diagnostic channel keys


Morphology:
Disturbance level:
Code:
Step-pool
Severely aggraded
SPr: A3
SPb
A3




Relevant field indicators: S4
Generally:
Boulder lines present but partially "drowned-out" because of reduced pool depth due to sediment infilling.
Large sediment wedge may be present.
Stream sediments are present along channel bank top and surrounding areas.

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