Alaska Science Center


Stream Restoration and Long-term Effectiveness Monitoring of Stream Restoration Projects

Many riparian ecosystems in Alaska have been severely disturbed by placer mining for gold. The purpose of this study is to monitor the long-term ecological effectiveness of stream restoration projects and to use this information to improve future stream restoration projects.

Abstract


Many riparian ecosystems in Alaska have been severely disturbed by placer mining for gold. In Denali National Park, ongoing stream restoration projects have reconstructed stream channels and floodplains and planted riparian species. Long-term monitoring is being conducted to measure changes in aquatic and riparian habitat, and to apply the lessons learned to new restoration projects. The purpose of this study is to monitor the long-term ecological effectiveness of stream restoration projects and to use this information to improve future stream restoration projects.
Products
Title Type
Steam and floodplain restoration in a riparian ecosystem disturbed by placer miningPublication
Succession on regraded placer mine spoil in Alaska, U.S.A., in relation to initial site characteristics. Arctic and Alpine ResearchPublication
Streambed disturbances during and after restoration of Glen Creek, Denali National Park and Preserve, AlaskaPublication
Stream restoration at Denali National Park and PreservePublication
Native Plant Revegetation Manual for Denali National Park and PreservePublication
Results from a channel restoration project: Hydraulic design considerationsPublication
Succession on subalpine placer mine spoil: Effects of revegetation with Alnus viridis, Alaska, U.S.A. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine ResearchPublication

Contacts

Densmore, Rosann , 907-786-7061

Status: completed
Start Year: 2004
End Year: 2012
Project Sites

Collaborators
NPS - Denali National Park

Location
Denali National Park and Preserve

USGS Mission Area and Program
Ecosystems → Wildlife Program

Keywords
Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Rivers/Stream Habitat