Module 3.1 - Lectures & Reading

Module 3.1Planning Introduction & Reading Riverscapes

This module provides an introduction to the planning process of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes. Students will learn how to map riverscapes, assess current conditions and estimate recovery potential to support LTPBR projects.

 Objectives

1. Become familiar with the basic components of the planning process within an adaptive management framework.
2. Identify the basic watershed attributes to consider during the planning phase to support LTPBR design and implementation.
3. Complete exercises to map the valley bottom and other geomorphic features.
4. Identify common structural forcing elements and assess when structure may be limited.  

 Learning Resources

Please Watch

• Module 3B - Overview of Planning & NRCS Conservation Planning Process Links to an external site. (7 min)
• Module 3C - Reading Riverscapes - Mapping Valley Bottoms Links to an external site. (30 min) & do follow-along exercise Download follow-along exercise
• Module 3D - Reading Riverscapes - Structural Forcing Links to an external site.(25 min)

Optional

• Go on Virtual Field Trip to Spawn Creek Links to an external site. (92 minutes)

Please Read

• Chapter 3 of LTPBR Manual Download Chapter 3 of LTPBR Manual - Skim/read the entire chapter. Focus on pp 88-105

Optional Reading

• The Dark Art of interpretation in geomorphology Download The Dark Art of interpretation in geomorphology - Brierley et al. (2021) 
• Natural Flow Regimes Download Natural Flow Regimes - Poff et al. (1997)
• Natural Sediment Regimes Download Natural Sediment Regimes - Wohl et al. (2015)
• Natural Wood Regimes Download Natural Wood Regimes - Wohl et al. (2019)
• Legacy effect of loss of beavers Download Legacy effect of loss of beavers - Wohl et al (2021)

 Activities

• Post any questions in the Module 3.1 Discussion Board
• Valley bottom mapping exercise Download Valley bottom mapping exercise (from Mapping Valley Bottoms lecture)