Topic: Riffles in Streams
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Why does the control leaf pack have to be in the riffle area of t...
When leaves fall naturally into a stream they are carried by the water downstream where they usually get caught on rocks. When multiple leaves get "caught" on one another they create a leaf pack. Placing the control leaf packs in the riffle... Read More »
Source: http://www.stroudcenter.org/lpn/more/faqs.htm
When measuring stream discharge how close to my riffle should we ...
It is not necessary to be close to the riffle you monitor for macroinvertebrates. It is best to measure stream flow in a run, an area of flowing water that is relatively straight, free from obstructions such as fallen tree limbs and large b... Read More »
Source: http://www.mostreamteam.org/WQM_FAQ.asp
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A Riffle is a short, relatively shallow and coarse-bedded length of stream over which the stream flows at higher velocity and higher turbulence than it normally ... More »
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