Fish Habitat Restoration — Stream Morphology Assessment – Online – January 16th, 2025

River channels constantly evolve as they flow, influenced by gradient, flow rate, sediment load, and the underlying geology. These changes in channel shape and form have a direct impact on habitat complexity, channel stability, and the feasibility of construction within the channel.

In this MicroCourse, you’ll explore the different types of channel morphologies, the conditions that create them, and their stability over time. You’ll also learn about the challenges of working within dynamic channel systems. Through the use of photographs, topographic imagery, and channel cross-sections, participants will develop the skills to accurately identify channel morphologies and pinpoint reference reaches, essential for guiding successful stream restoration projects.

This course is designed for those looking to expand their knowledge of river systems and improve their approach to habitat restoration and stream management.

Recommended pre-requisite: Fish Habitat Restoration — Primer on Stream Hydrology

Course will be 4 hours long.