Bioengineering as a Tool for Restoring Ecological Integrity to the Carson River

This technical note describes a case study involving the following: (a) use of bioengineering (a combination of vegetation and engineered structures and materials) and rock structures to restore an eroded bank of the Carson River, Nevada; and (b) restoration of ecological amenities that existed prio...

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Main Authors: Piper, Kevin L, Hoag, J C, Allen, Hollis H, Durham, Gail, Fischenich, J C
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
BIOENGINEERING
Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering
CARSON RIVER(NEVADA)
CASE STUDIES
DAMS
DIKES
Ecology
ECOSYSTEMS
EMBANKMENTS
EROSION
FISHES
FLOOD PLAINS
FLOODPULSES
HABITATS
HUMANS
NEVADA
PRESERVATION
RIVERS
SEDIMENTS
VEGETATION
WATER OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
WETLANDS REGULTORY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WILDLIFE
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Summary:This technical note describes a case study involving the following: (a) use of bioengineering (a combination of vegetation and engineered structures and materials) and rock structures to restore an eroded bank of the Carson River, Nevada; and (b) restoration of ecological amenities that existed prior to disturbances by man and a major flood event. --Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white. Prepared in collaboration with R. O. Anderson Engineering, Inc., Minden, NV.