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Evaluation of Channel Instability in an Urban Stream, Butler, Ohio and Development of a Channel Stability Assessment Protocol

Bader, Eileen Marie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1250209774

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2009, Master of Environmental Science, Miami University, Environmental Sciences.
Severe erosion has been observed in Bull Run, a small suburban stream in Butler County, Ohio. Erosion has led to extremely steep banks with extensive bare sediment exposed throughout large portions of the stream. Fallen trees, exposed roots, and failed banks are common along the length of Bull Run. The channel was investigated to understand the degree of current channel instability and estimate future instability. This study assessed the state of instability within Bull Run, identified which characteristics of Bull Run are most indicative of channel instability, and developed a protocol for assessing stream channel instability. While other rapid channel stability assessments exist, this protocol emphasizes functionality within time and budget constraints and is suitable for use by a novice.
Dr. William Renwick, PhD (Advisor)
Dr. Jonathan Levy, PhD (Committee Member)
Dr. Mark Boardman, PhD (Committee Member)
47 p.
Environmental Science
channel stability assessment; erosion; urbanization

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  • Bader, E. M. (2009). Evaluation of Channel Instability in an Urban Stream, Butler, Ohio and Development of a Channel Stability Assessment Protocol [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1250209774

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bader, Eileen. Evaluation of Channel Instability in an Urban Stream, Butler, Ohio and Development of a Channel Stability Assessment Protocol. 2009. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1250209774.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bader, Eileen. "Evaluation of Channel Instability in an Urban Stream, Butler, Ohio and Development of a Channel Stability Assessment Protocol." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1250209774

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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