Author: Julia C. Klapproth, Faculty Assistant-Natural Resources, Maryland Cooperative Extension; James E. Johnson, Extension Forestry Specialist, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech
Publication Number 420-155, Posted October 2001
Table 1. Site Assessment Checklist
| Watershed Considerations | Site Considerations - Riparian Area | Site Considerations - Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrology | Hydrology | Stream order and size |
| Geology | Width of 50 and 100 year floodplain | Flood frequency |
| Topography | Soil characteristics | Water velocity |
| Watershed size | Slope | Channel shape, width, depth, slope |
| Intensity and type of land use | Riparian vegetation | Streambank stability |
| Sediment and nutrient loadings | Wildlife resources | Presence of pools, riffles, runs |
| Cultural resources | Channel substrate | |
| Human disturbance | Water quality | |
| Aquatic community |
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