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SWCD STREAMBANK PROTECTION
(Please click on links below for comprehensive information on streambank restoration)



A. Stream Process References

Below are some resources to learn about stream processes:

Stream Processes (65.6MB, 74 pages) Courtesy of Chemung County Soil and Water Conservation District
Stream Restoration Guidebook (2.3MB, 82 pages) Courtesy of North Carolina Stream Restoration Institute
River Course (0.6MB, 4 pages)
DCSWCD Post-Flood Emergency Stream Intervention Manual (4.1MB, 75 pages) Courtesy of Delaware County Soil and Water Conservation District
NRCS Stream Restoration Design Manual (Link)

B. Techniques and References

Each stream bank erosion site has different considerations for choosing a treatment option including risk to property, stream form, function and flow and geophysical properties. Generally there are three different techniques:
Biotechnical - planting appropriate types of plants to stabilize the stream bank. Plants are utilized in a way that bring back vegetation to the area while providing stability to the slope. Some of the better plant species to be used are Purple Osier Willow and Red Osier Dogwood. These methods need time for plants to grow so a cover should be placed over bank to prevent further erosion. These methods include live fascinces, live stakes, and branch packing.
Hard armoring - placing barriers at the edge of the bank to reduce erosion. Hard armoring techniques can provide very good protection but can be expensive. These techniques may require some professional assistance however. These methods  include placing rock riprap along the streambank.
A combination of both practices - both rock riprap and planting specific vegetation will provide the best protection. Bank reshaping to a gentler slope may also be needed for desired results.

References
Vegetative Streambank Stabilization (0.8MB, 2 pages)
Biotechnical Streambank Protection (0.1MB, 4 pages)
Using Stabilization Techniques (1.5MB, 4 pages)

C. Standard Drawings

Standard drawings for the techniques listed above

Vegetated Riprap (2.3MB, 1 page)
Longitudinal Peaked Stone Toe Protection (2.6MB, 2 pages)
Rock Vanes (1.2MB, 2 pages)
Rock Sill (0.2MB, 1 page)

D. Permitting
DEC Protection of Waters Program
Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory
New York Regional Permits

E. Case Studies/Example Projects
     -- in progress --

F. Habitat
PA Habitat Improvement for Trout (3.2MB, 40 pages)
Habitat Structure Standard Drawing (0.2MB, 1 page)


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