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Provides cover in addition to shade for temperature regulation. In autumn, leaves drop into stream and eventually provide food for invertebrates that are eaten by fish. |
Changes the flow pattern, and provides cover, pocket water, and a greater diversity of habitat |
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Provides shade, cover, and resting areas, and produces spot scouring. |
Traps Gravel for spawning and creates pools and cover. |
Rip Rap (rocks or vegetation) Protects banks from erosion. |
Provides spawning habitat. |
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Provides a resting area |
Provides shade, cover, and resting areas, and produces spot scouring. |
The following features are not visible in this picture. Look for them yourself when you visit the site in person.
Rock Berm Slows the water, traps gravel for spawning , and creates pools. |
Cover Logs Provides shade, cover, and resting areas, and produces spot scouring. |
Rock Wing Deflector Redirects water flow, causes gravel deposition, and creates pools or pocket water and resting areas. |
Shade Plantings Provides shade for water temperature regulation and food for invertebrates when leaves fall. |
