Stream restoration
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Stream restoration or river restoration, also sometimes referred to as river reclamation, is work conducted to improve the environmental health of a river or stream, in support of biodiversity, recrea
Robinson Creek in Boonville, California, had highly eroded stream banks prior to initiation of a stream restoration project.
Robinson Creek restoration project (2005) included re-shaping of stream-bank slopes, addition of live willow plants and large, rock baffles, removal of invasive species and revegetation with indigenous species.
Cross-vanes
Boulder step pools installed in Rock Creek, Washington, D.C. The pools raise the water level and allow fish to swim over a partially-submerged sewer pipe which crosses the creek.
Stormwater
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Stormwater, also written storm water, is water that originates from precipitation, including heavy rain and meltwater from hail and snow. Stormwater can soak into the soil and become groundwater, be s
Urban runoff entering a storm drain
Urban runoff being discharged to coastal waters
Relationship between impervious surfaces and surface runoff
Gel flocculants in a passive mining treatment system