Merced River Restoration Baseline Studies - Volume II: Geomorphic and Riparian Vegetation Investigations Report (Final Report)

Abstract or Long Description:

The goal of Merced River Corridor Restoration Plan project is to develop a publicly supported,technically sound, and implementable plan to improve geomorphic and ecological function in the Merced River corridor from Crocker-Huffman Dam downstream to the confluence with the San Joaquin River.

Resource URL:
http://www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/afrp/documents/MercCorr2a.pdf

file upload:

Image:

Bibliographical Authors:

Contributing Organizations:

Purpose:
The components of the Phase II baseline evaluations included the following: · identifying social, institutional, and infrastructural opportunities and constraints to restoration projects in the corridor; · developing a quantitative understanding of river hydrology, morphology, floodplain connectivity, and sediment supply and transport; and · assessing riparian vegetation composition and distribution in the Merced River and identify relationships to geomorphic features and processes.

Keywords:
geomorphic, riparian vegetation evaluation, river hydrology, morphology, floodplain connectivity, sediment supply, bank revetment and erosion, levees

Species Common Names:

Species Latin Names:

Citation:

Publisher:

Stillwater Sciences

Publication Date:
March 31, 2001 10:00 PM

Currentness:
P

Progress:
C

Update Frequency:
G

Information Resource Type:
Websites

Information Resource Specific Type:
Other

Media Type:
Computer File

Access Limitations:
0

Use Limitations:
No Restrictions

To Obtain:

Common Place Names:
Stevinson, Snelling, Cuneo

Watersheds:
Merced River

Counties:
Merced County

Cities and Urban Areas:

Resource and Special Districts:

Latitude:

Longitide:

GIS Location Polygon:

Merced River Watershed Portal

Sections

Personal tools

Document Actions

Merced River Restoration Baseline Studies - Volume II: Geomorphic and Riparian Vegetation Investigations Report (Final Report)