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Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses
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Stream Restoration Effectiveness In Mullins Creek In Fayetteville, Arkansas, Amadeo Scott
Stream Restoration Effectiveness In Mullins Creek In Fayetteville, Arkansas, Amadeo Scott
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses
Lotic waterways are vital for habitat, food, water, and flood protection, but urbanization poses a major threat to their integrity. Runoff from urban surfaces leads to pollution, flashiness, loss of biodiversity, and other symptoms, also known as Urban Stream Syndrome (USS). To combat USS, streams can be restored, but most restorations are not monitored so their long-term effectiveness is unknown. This study quantitatively evaluated a decade-old stream restoration in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to assess its effectiveness in combating USS and achieving set restoration goals, and to gain insights for future restoration projects. Restoration goals included decreasing erosion and sedimentation, increasing pool …