Streambank Erosion and Restoration

Streambank Erosion: Many of us assume it is a natural process for any river or stream. But that eroded streambank or moving river channel may be due to upstream land use changes. This series of resources discusses why it's happening and what you can do about it. 

Overview of Streambank Erosion and Restoration

• Natural Stream Restoration: Streams in Nature (Part I)
• Natural Stream Restoration: Good Stream Gone Bad (Part II)
• Natural Stream Restoration: Restoring Streams (Part III)

Streambank Stabilization and Restoration Case Studies

• Why Should You Stabilize a Streambank
• Stream Restoration - Illinois EPA
• Streambank Restoration Timelapse
• Streambank Stabilization- Giving a Stream a Place to Flood
• Using Rootballs to Stabilize an Eroding Streambank