Channel Reconstruction and Habitat Restoration 



Habitat restoration and stream bank stabilization: Both can be accomplished using natural materials such as 

 shrub plantings and wood from the riparian area. Modifying grazing practices is often necessary when grazing 

 results in weakened stream banks and accelerated bank erosion, as in the left photo. - -^ 



Bank stabilization can be accomplished, in some cases, using simple log or rock vanes, which can improve habitat at 

 various flows (low flow-left) and deflect stream energy off stream banks at high flows (right). These types of 

 treatments may supplement riparian grazing changes where stream banks are weakened. 



