3. Channel type. 



braided Stream channel is located in a flat bottomed 



valley with shallow channels and islands. The 

 channel may shift slightly during each peak 

 flow period. 



canyon Stream channel is structurally controlled by a 



"v" shaped valley. Rapids and runs characterize 

 the stream flow. Virtually no movement of the 

 channel occurs during peak flow periods. 



4. Channel width was measured in feet. 



5. Availability of mid-channel loafing sites. 



low - sites / 10 meters of stream 

 medium - 1-3 sites / 10 meters of stream 

 high - > 3 sites / 10 meters of stream 



6. Frequency of debris jams. 



low - < 5 / stream mile 

 high - > 5 / stream mile 



7. Dominant substrate composition. Abbreviations are used in the 

 table. 



sand - < 1/4 " 



pebbles (peb) - 1/4" - 1" 



gravel (grav) - 1" - 2.5" 



