Natural and man-induced controls on channel morphology in Bridge Creek, northwestern California
Klein RD, Sonnevil RA, Short DA. 1984. Natural and man-induced controls on channel morphology in Bridge Creek, northwestern California
This report discusses physical conditions at Bridge Creek, a tributary to Redwood Creek (Redwood National Park, California). Both natural factors (rock type, climate, and others) and human activity (particularly logging) have affected the form of the channel, with large woody debris having an important part in determining this form. The report describes recent history of altering concentrations of this debris and the effects this has had on the stream. At the time of writing, a single large log jam (an accumulation of logging debris) existed in the channel, and the report discusses the differing conditions up- and downstream of the jam, some of which may be due to a change of rock type at that location. Maps show a longitudinal profile and a plan view of the study reach.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Klein, Randy; Sonnevil, Ronald; Short, Darcia
- Date of Issue
- 1984
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Aquatic Sciences, Bridge Creek Redwood National Park CA, longitudinal profiles, Rivers & Streams, Woody Debris