Geomorphic Analysis of Stream Channels.

The primary objective is to characterize the morphology of stream channels of various sizes within a variety of watersheds in order to understand the frequency of over-bank flooding and rates of lateral migration and bank erosion. This characterization will provide the basic data needed to model the relative roles of stream channels and floodplains as sinks (via floodplain sedimentation) and sources (via bank erosion) in an overall sediment budget. Sampling methods are nondestructive and involve measurements of physical features in the stream channel.