Channel bed mobility downstream from the Elwha Dams, Washington
Pohl M. 2004. Channel bed mobility downstream from the Elwha Dams, Washington. The Professional Geographer. 56(3):422-431
From the Abstract: "Dams are a major source of fragmentation and degradation of rivers. Although substantial research has been conducted on the environmental impacts of large structures in the United States, smaller dams have received less attention. This study evaluated the impact of two dams of moderate size, the Elwha Dams, on the downstream channel system using field data collection at river cross-sections. ... Although these run-of-the-river dams do not modify streamflow greatly, the loss of sediment from the channel system has had a substantial impact on bed mobility and geomorphic and biotic complexity of the Elwha River."
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Pohl, Molly
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- Dam Removal, Elwha River Watershed, Hydrology, Restoration