In Stream Structure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013962",
  "term": "In Stream Structure",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Used in restoration design to provide channel stability and promote certain habitat types. In-stream structures may be necessary because newly constructed channels often do not have dense riparian vegetation and roots that provide bank stability, nor do they exhibit a natural distribution of stream bed material that provides armoring during sediment transport. In-stream structures are used to provide stability to the system until these natural processes evolve to provide long-term stability and function to the system.",
  "references": [
    "EPA and DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Natural Channel Design Review Checklist Stream Mechanics at http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/wetlands/upload/Natural_Channel_Design_Checklist_5_16_12.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/in-stream-structure/"
}