Angelo Coast Range Reserve

24 Aug, 05 AM - 20 Sep, 02 AM

This project seeks to understand basic controls on the geomorphology of headwater channels. We will examine stream bed composition and extensively survey channels and their surrounding hillslopes. This data will be used to construct and test models of sediment transport and controls on hydraulic geometry in small, mountain streams. The majority of our initial research will be on Scully Creek. As our project develops we may seek to examine separate, similar size channels within the reserve. Unfortunately, we will not be able to identify these additional channels until an initial survey of the area has been done. Our work will be similar at all channels. We will first seek to accurately describe the bed material of the stream. Pebble counts will be used to measure the distribution of sizes of sediment (and organic material) in the stream. Because this sediment is often delivered in landslides from the surrounding hillslope, we will examine composition of soil and vegetation within the entire watershed of each creek. Additionally, we will survey creek long profiles and cross sections in an effort to understand channel geometry. We would additionally like to install water stage height recorders on Scully Creek and other similar creeks within the reserve. We would like to leave these in place and monitor them throughout winter and spring 2007/2008. This project will have no direct, intentional effects on the reserve?s ecosystem, or plant and animal groups which exist within. However, normal disturbances associated with analyzing channel bed material and hiking in the area will occur. For this period there will be one undergraduate researcher who would like to apply for housing and associated resources at the reserve during the time of this study. Accommodations in the HQ House would be preferred. If available, a work station with internet access to set up (his own) desktop computer for data analysis would be greatly appreciated. It is likely that during this period there will be 1-3 visitors coming for short time periods to help with fieldwork.

Visit #12662 @Angelo Coast Range Reserve

Approved

Under Project # 8246 | Research

Steep Channel Geomorphology

graduate_student - California Institute of Technology

Reservation Members(s)

Joel Scheingross Aug 24 - Sep 20, 2007 (28 days)

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HQ House 1 Aug 24 - Sep 20, 2007