Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Integrated River Management

  • Chapter
River Dynamics and Integrated River Management

Abstract

Traditional river management has usually been specific purpose-oriented to achieve water security, economic benefits, or habitat restoration and paid attention to only a short period, such as a few decades. Integrated river management aims for long-term stability and sustainable development, and coordination of various aspects of the river system, including morphology and landscape, river uses, and ecology. Four principles for river management are proposed: (1) extending the duration of water flowing in rivers, which may be achieved by extending the river course or reducing the flow velocity; (2) controlling various patterns of erosion and reducing the sediment transportation in rivers; (3) increasing the diversity of habitat and enhancing the connectivity between the river and riparian waters; and (4) restoring natural landscapes.

The limit velocity law and equivalency principle are presented. In alluvial rivers, the average velocity increases with an increase in discharge when the discharge is small. As the discharge exceeds the bank-full discharge, any further increase in discharge does not result in an increase in velocity. The average velocity approaches a limit, which is the so-called limit velocity. The limit velocity law has ecological importance because all fish and other aquatic species cannot survive at velocities higher than the limit velocity. Bed structures, such as step-pools system, dissipate flow energy as water flows through the structure. Bed load motion also consumes flow energy and plays a role to protect the bed from erosion. For mountain streams with the same stream power, strong bed structures are associated with low bed load transportation; and weak or no bed structures are associated with intensive bed load motion. Experiments have shown that for incised streams, the final bed profiles are the same if there is bed load motion or there are bed structures. Bed structures and bed load motion are mutually replaceable for flow energy consumption and streambed incision control. This is the principle of equivalency of bed load motion and bed structures, which may be applied for river training and management.

Two methods for computing the sediment budget are proposed. One method is based on the size distributions of sediment and sediment load in rivers, tributaries, and gullies in the sediment source area. The core of the second method is the sediment budget matrix. Case studies of integrated river management are presented with the Diaoga River, Wenjiagou Gully and Xiaojiang watershed as examples, in which step-pool system were used for controlling river bed incision and debris flows and for creation of habitat and increasing biodiversity.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 189.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book
USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  • Aberle J. and Smart G.M., 2003. The influence of roughness structure on flow resistance on steep slopes. J. Res. 41(3): 259–269

    Google Scholar 

  • Abt S.R., Clary W.P. and Thornton C.I., 1994. Sediment deposition and entrapment in vegetated streambeds. J. Irrig, Drain, Eng., 120(6): 1098–1111

    Google Scholar 

  • ACRS., 1990. Statistics of soil erosion by using remote sensing. Application Center of Remote Sensing Technology, Ministry of Water Resources of China (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Andrews E.D., 1984. Bed-material entrainment and hydraulic geometry of gravel-bed rivers. Geol. Soc. Am. Bull., 95: 371–378

    Google Scholar 

  • Beghart G., Maughan O.E., Twomey K.A. and Nelson P.C., 1984. Habitat Suitability Index Models and Instream Flow Suitability Curves: Redear sunfish. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Bona F., Falasco E., Fenoglio S., Iorio L. and Badino G., 2008. Response of macroinvertebrate and diatom communities to human-induced physical alteration in mountain streams. River Res. and Appl, 24(8): 1068–1081

    Google Scholar 

  • Bordas M.P. and Walling D.E., 1988. Sediment Budgets. International Association of Hydrological Sciences, Publication, No. 174

    Google Scholar 

  • Brierley G.J. and Fryirs K.A., (eds.), 2008. River Futures: An Integrative Scientific Approach to River Repair. Island Press, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Burkham D.E., 1981. Uncertainties resulting from changes in river form. Journal of the Hydraulics Division, ASCE 107 (HYS): 593–610

    Google Scholar 

  • Carollo F.G., Ferro V. and Termini D., 2002. Flow velocity measurements in vegetated channels. J. Hydraul. Eng., 128(7): 664–673

    Google Scholar 

  • Carosi G. and Chanson H., 2008. Turbulence characteristics in skimming flows on stepped spillways. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 35(9): 865–880

    Google Scholar 

  • Cereghino R., Giraydel J.L. and Compin A., 2001. Spatial analysis of stream invertebrates distribution in the Adour-Garonne drainage basin (France), using Kohonen self organizing maps. Ecol. Modell. 146(1–3): 167–180

    Google Scholar 

  • Chang F.M., 1970. Ripple concentration and friction factor. J. of Hyd. Div., ASCE, 96(2): 417–430

    Google Scholar 

  • Chanson H. 2001. The Hydraulics of Stepped Chutes and Spillways. Balkema, Lisse, The Netherlands

    Google Scholar 

  • Chanson H. and Toombes L., 2002. Experimental investigations of air entrainment in transition and skimming flows down a stepped Chute. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 29(1): 145–156

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Chen X.Q., 2004. Sand extraction from the mid-lower Yangtze River channel and its impacts on sediment discharge into the sea, Proceedings, 9th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, Tsinghua University Press, 3: 1699–1704

    Google Scholar 

  • Chien N., Wan Z.H. and McNown J., 1998. Mechanics of Sediment Movement, ASCE Press, New York

    Google Scholar 

  • Ciccacci S., D’Alessandro L., Fredi P. and Lupia P.E., 1992. Relation between morphometric characteristics and denudation processes in some drainage basins of Italy. Zeitschrift fuer Geomorphologic, N.F. 36(1): 53–67

    Google Scholar 

  • Comiti F., Mao L., Lenzi M.A. and Siligardi M., 2009. Artificial steps to stabilize moun tain rivers: A post-project ecological assessment. River Res. and Appl, 25(5): 639–659

    Google Scholar 

  • Crance J.H., 1983. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow duitability curves: Shortnose Sturgeon. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Crance J.H., 1984. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow duitability curves: Inland Stocks of Striped Bass. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Cui P., Liu S.Q., Tang B.X. and Chen X.Q., 2003. The management model of debris flow in famous scenery. Science in China Series E: Technological Sciences, (1): 1–9

    Google Scholar 

  • Curran J.H. and Wohl E.E., 2003. Large woody debris and flow resistance in step-pool channels, Cascade Range, Washington. Geomorphology, 51(1–3): 141–157

    Google Scholar 

  • Du R.H. and Kang Z.C., 1990. Humid-desertification process and regulation in Xiaojiang drainage basin. In: Annual Report of Dongchuan Debris Flow Observation and Research Station, Chinese Academic of Sciences, 22–33 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Duan X.H., Wang Z.Y. and Xu M.Z., 2010. Benthic invertebrates and river ecological assessment. Tsinghua University Press, Beijing (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Edmonds R.L., 1994. Patterns of China’s lost harmony: A Survey of the Country’s Environmental Degradation and Protection. Routledge, London

    Google Scholar 

  • Edwards E.A., 1983a. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Longnose Dace. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Edwards E.A., 1983b. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Longnose Sucker. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Edwards E.A., Bacteller M. and Maughan O.E., 1982a. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Slough Darter. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Edwards E.A., Gebhart G.. and Maughan O.E., 1983. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Smallmouth Bass. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Edwards E.A., Kriger D.A., Gebhart G. and Maughan O.E., 1982b. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves White Crappie. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Elliott A.H., 2000. Settling of fine sediment in a channel with emergent vegetation. J. Hydraul. Eng., 126(8): 570–577

    Google Scholar 

  • Fryirs K.A., Brierley G.J., 2009. Naturalness and place in river rehabilitation. Ecol. and Soc., 14(1): 20

    Google Scholar 

  • Glenn B.W., 1994. Trichoptera-Aquatic Insects of China Useful for Monitoring Water Quality, 260, John C.M., Yang L.F. and Tian L.X., (eds.), Hohai University Press, Nanjing

    Google Scholar 

  • Gore J.A. and Petts G.E., 1989. Alternatives in regulated river management. CRC Press, Boco Raton, FL

    Google Scholar 

  • Gray D.H. and Leiser A.T., 1982. Biotechnical Slope Protection. Van Nostrand-Reinhold. New York

    Google Scholar 

  • Gui H., 1994. Ephemeroptera, Aquatic insects of china useful for monitoring water quality, John C.M., Yang L.F., Tian L.X., (eds.), Nanjing, 124. Hohai University Press

    Google Scholar 

  • Hey R.D. and Thorne C.R., 1986. Stable channels with mobile gravel beds. J. Hydraul. Eng., 112(8): 671–689

    Google Scholar 

  • Hickman T. and Raleigh R.F., 1982. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Cutthroat Trout. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Horton R.E., 1945. Erosional development of streams and their drainage basins: Hydrophysical approach to quantitative morphology. Geological Society of America Bulletin, 56: 275–370

    Google Scholar 

  • Hou L.S. and Xu X.G., 2001. Treatments and inspiration of Mississippi Basin. Yellow River, 23(1): 39–41 (in Chinese)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Howard A.D., 1967. Drainage analysis in geological interpretation, A, summation. Bull. Amer. Assoc. Petroleum Geologists, 51: 2246–2259

    Google Scholar 

  • Hubert W.A. and Anderson S.H., 1984. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Paddlefish. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Hubert W.A., Helzner R.S., Lee L.A. and Nelson P.C., 1985. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Arctic Grayling Riverine Populations. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Ikeda S. and Izumi N., 1990. Width and depth of self-formed straight gravel river with bank vegetation. Water Resour. Res., 26(10): 2353–2364

    Google Scholar 

  • Ikeda S., Izumi N. and Ito R., 1991. Effects of pile dikes on flow retardation and sediment transport. J. Hydraul. Eng., 117(11): 1450–1479

    Google Scholar 

  • Izzo D., 2004. Reengineering the Mississippi. Civil Engineering, 74(7), 39–45

    Google Scholar 

  • Jia Y.H. and Wang Z.Y., 2010. Estimation of soil erosion in the Xihanshui Watershed by using of 137Cs technique. International Journal of Sediment Research (accepted)

    Google Scholar 

  • Jiang J.G., 1998. Re-naturalize the Rhine River. People’s Daily (980904, 7th version)

    Google Scholar 

  • Jin Z.X., Shi G.P. and Zhou J.D., 1997. Shanghai municipal planning of reclamation of beach and shoals in the Yangtze River mouth, Deptortment. of Water Resources of Shanghai (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Kang Z., Li Z., Ma A. and Luo J., 2004. Debris Flow Studies in China. Science Press, Beijing (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Kingsford R.T., 2000. Ecological impacts of dams, water diversions and river management on floodplain wetlands in Australia. Australian Ecology, 25 (2): 109–127

    Google Scholar 

  • Kinner D.A., Moody J.A., 2005. Drainage networks after wildfire. International Journal of Sediment Research, 20(3): 194–201

    Google Scholar 

  • Kirchner J.W. 1993. Statistical inevitability of Horton’s laws and the apparent randomness of stream channel networks. Geology, 21: 591–594

    Google Scholar 

  • Krieger D.A., Terrell J.W. and Nelson P.C., 1983. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Yellow Perch. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Kuhl D., 1992. Fourteen years of artificial grain feeding in the Rhine downstream of the barrage Iffezheim, Proceedings 5th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, Karlsruhe, Germany, 1121–1129

    Google Scholar 

  • Kyung S.L. and Zeng L., 2007. The restoration and protection of Cheongyechon in the city of Seoul, South, Korea. Chinese Landscape Architecture. 7: 30–35

    Google Scholar 

  • Lee L.A. and Terrell J.W., 1987. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Flathead Catfish. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Lee S., Fujita K. and Yamamoto K., 1999. A scenario of area expansion of stable vegetation in a gravel-bed river based on the upper Tama River case. J. Hydraul. Eng., JSCE, 43: 977–982 (in Japaneses)

    Google Scholar 

  • Lenzi M.A. and Comiti F., 2003. Local scouring and morphological adjustments in steep channels with check-dam sequences. Geomorphology, 55(1–4): 97–109

    Google Scholar 

  • Lenzi M.A., 2002. Stream bed stabilization using boulder check dams that mimic step-pool morphology features in northern. Italy Geomorphology, 45: 243–260.

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu C., Sui J. and Wang Z.Y., 2008. Changes in runoff and sediment yield along the Yellow River during the period from 1950 to 2006, Journal of Environmental Informatics, ISEIS 12 (2): 129–139

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu H.X. and Wang Z.Y., 2008. Relationship between river network pattern and environmental condition. Journal of Tsinghua University, 48(9): 1408–1412 (in Chinese)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Liu H.X. and Wang Z.Y., 2009. Field experimental study on development of mountain streambed structures. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 40(11): 1339–1344 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu H.X., Wang Z.Y. and Yu S.Y., 2010. Growth distribution of the riverbed structures in mountain area. J. Tsinghua Univ. (Sci & Tech), 50(6): 857–860 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu X.Y., 2007. Discussion on several problems related to the river health. www.waterscience.cn, April 29

    Google Scholar 

  • Lu F.C., Shi B. and Bao Z.J. 2006. Study on energy dissipation characteristics of stepped spillway. Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute, 23(1): 9–11

    Google Scholar 

  • Lu X.X. and Higgitt D.L., 1999. Sediment yield variability in the Upper Yangtze, China. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 24: 1077–1093

    Google Scholar 

  • Lv T.N., 2000. Countermeasures for vegetation recovery in Dongchuan Region with serious soil erosion. Research of Soil and Water Conservation, 7(3): 134–137 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • McMahon T.E. and Terrell J.W., 1982. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Channel Catfish. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • McMahon T.E., Beghart G., Maughan O.E. and Nelson P.C., 1984a. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Spotted Bass. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • McMahon T.E., Gebhart G., Maughan O.E. and Nelson P.C., 1984c. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Warmouth. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • McMahon T.E., Terrell J.W. and Nelson P.C., 1984b. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Walleye. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Milliman J.D., Meade R.H., 1983. World-wide delivery of river sediment to the oceans. J. Geol. 91: 1–21

    Google Scholar 

  • MWRC (Ministry of Water Resources of China), 2000. China sediment gazette-2000. Ministry of Water Resources of China (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • NDN-PLA (Navigation Department of Navy of People’s Liberation Army), 1983. Atlas of Changjiang navigation channels. Navy of People’ Liberation Army (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  • Ni H.G. and Liu Y.K., 2008. Shock wave hydraulic jump plunge energy dissipation. Dalian University of Technology Press, Dalian (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Ni J. and Barazangi M., 1984. Seismotectonics of the Himalayan Collision Zone: Geometry of the Underthrusting Indian plate beneath the Himalaya J. Geophys. Res., 89(B2): 1147–1163

    Google Scholar 

  • Peter H.A., Wang Z.M., 1994. Simuliidae. Aquatic insects of China useful for monitoring water quality, 478, John C.M., Yang L.F., Tian L.X. (eds.), Hohai University Press, Nanjing

    Google Scholar 

  • Rajaratnam N., 1990. Skimming flow in stepped spillways. J. Hydr. Engrg. ASCE, 116(4): 587–591

    Google Scholar 

  • Raleigh R.F. and Nelson P.C., 1985. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Pink Salmon. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Raleigh R.F., 1982. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Brook Trout. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Raleigh R.F., Hickman T., Solomon R.C. and Nelson P.C., 1984. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Rainbow Trout. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Raleigh R.F., Miller W.J. and Nelson P.C., 1986a. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Chinook Salmon. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Raleigh R.F., Zuckerman L.D. and Nelson P.C., 1986b. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Brown Trout. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Sedimentation Panel, 2009. Impoundment of three gorges reservoir-brief results of measurement of water and sediment. Sediment Panel for the Three Gorges Project, China Science and Technology Press (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Shen T., Yang C., Wu Z.G., Li J. and Zhao Y., 2003. Review of the planning of the sediment mining in the middle and lower Yangtze River. People’s Yangtze River, 34(6), (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Shreve R.L., 1966. Statistical law of stream numbers. J. Geol. 74: 17–37

    Google Scholar 

  • Shvainshtein A.M., 1999. Stepped spillways and energy dissipation. Hydrotechnical Construction, 33(5): 275–282

    Google Scholar 

  • Sikora W.B. and Sikora J.P., 1982. Habitat suitability index models and instream Flow suitability curves: Southern Kingfish. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service,Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Simons D.B. and Richardson E.V., 1960. Resistance of flow in alluvial channels, J. of Hyd. Div., Proc., ASCE, 86(5): 73–99

    Google Scholar 

  • Smil V., 1993. China’s Environmental Crisis: An inquiry into the limits of national development. Sharpe M.E., New York

    Google Scholar 

  • Stankiewicz J., 2005. Fractal river networks of Southern Africa. South African Journal of Geology, 108: 333–344

    Google Scholar 

  • Stier D.J. and Crance J.H., 1986. Habitat Suitability Index Models and Instream Flow Suitability Curves: American Shad. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Stuber R.J., Gebhart G. and Maughan O.E., 1982a. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Bluegill. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Stuber R.J., Gebhart G. and Maughan O.E., 1982b. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Green Sunfish. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Stuber R.J., Gebhart G. and Maughan O.E., 1982c. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Largemouth Bass. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Su Y. and Wang Z.Y., 1997. The management experiences and evaluation of Mississippi River. Journal of Sediment Research, 1: 1–8 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Tang H.W., Ding B., Chi Y.M. and Fang S.L., 2009. Protection of bridge piers against scouring with tetrahedral frames. International Journal of Sediment Research, 24(4): 385–399

    Google Scholar 

  • Tang K.L., Editor, 2004. China Soil Conservation. Chinese Science Press, 264 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • TGP Water Survey, 2005. Introduction about the Yichang hydrological station. The Three Gorges Hydrology and Water Resource Survey Bureau (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Thorne C.R., 1990. Effects of vegetation on river bank erosion and stability. In: Vegetation and erosion, Thornes J.B. (ed.), Wiley, Chichester, U.K., 125–144

    Google Scholar 

  • Thornton C.I., Abt S.R., Morris C.E. and Fischenich J.C., 2000. Calculating shear stress at channel-overbank interfaces in straight channel with vegetated floodplains. J. Hydraul. Eng., 126(12): 929–936

    Google Scholar 

  • Todd M. and Mike L., 2003. Natural channel design of step-pool watercourses using the “key-stone” concept [J]. ASCE conference process, 18: 1–11

    Google Scholar 

  • Trial J.G., Stanley J.G., Batcheller M., Gebhart G., Maughan O.E. and Nelson P.C., 1983a. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Blacknose Dace. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Trial J.G., Wade C.S., Stanley J.G. and Nelson P.C., 1983b. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Common Shiner. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Twomey K.A., Williamson K.L. and Nelson P.C., 1984. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: White Sucker. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Wan X., Li J., He Q., Xiang W. and Wu H., 2003. Variation of the sediment flux in the middle and lower Yangtze River. Sediment Research, 4: 29–35 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang F.X., Wang Z.Y., Yang Z.M. and Ji X.N., 2006. Vegetation succession processinduced by reforestation in erosion area. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 26(8): 133–140 (in Chinese)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Wang T.S., 2002. Water resources protection and management in Rhine Basin. Water Resources Protection, 4: 60–62 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang W.R. and Zhang S.C., 1985. Characteristics of debris flow in the Guxiang Gully in Tibet, Research Paper Corpus, No. 4, Research Institute of Glaciology and Cryology (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Y., Zhan Q. and Yan B., 2001. Structure and rheological properties of debris flows. Hunan Science Press, Changsha (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Z.Y. and Qian N., 1985. Experimental study of motion of laminated load. Scientia Sinica, Ser. A, 28(1): 102–112

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Z.Y., Lin B.G. and Nestmann F., 1997. Prospect and new problems of sediment research. International Journal of Sediment Research, 12(1): 1–15

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Z.Y., Melching C.S., Duan X.H. and Yu G.A., 2009. Ecological and hydraulic studies of step-pool systems. ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 134(9): 705–717

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Z.Y., Tian S.M., Yi Y.J. and Yu G.A., 2007. Principles of river training and management. International Journal of Sediment Research, 22(4): 247–262

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Weichert R., 2005. Bed morphology and stability in steep open channels, PhD dissertation, No. 16316. ETH Zurich. http://ecollection.ethbib.ethz.ch/eserv/eth:28455/eth-28455–02

    Google Scholar 

  • Weichert R.B., Bezzola G.R. and Minor H.E., 2009. Bed erosion in steep open channels. J. Hydraulic Res. 47(3): 360–371

    Google Scholar 

  • Wen D.Z., 1993. Soil erosion and conservation in China. In: Pimental D. (ed.), World Soil Erosion and Conservation, pimental D., ed., Cambridge, University. Press, Cambridge, UK, 63–85

    Google Scholar 

  • Wilcox A., Nelson J.M. and Wohl E.E., 2006. Flow resistance dynamics in step-pool channels 2: Partitioning between grain, spill, and woody debris resistance. Water Res. Res. 42, W05419, doi:10.1029/2005WR004278

    Google Scholar 

  • Wilcox A.C., Wohl E.E., 2007. Field measurements of three-dimensional hydraulics in a step-pool channel. Geomorphology, 83(3–4): 215–231

    Google Scholar 

  • Williamson K.L. and Nelson P.C., 1985. Habitat suitability index models and instream flow suitability curves: Gizzard Shad. Report to National Ecology Center Division of Wildlife and Contaminant Research, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC

    Google Scholar 

  • Wohl E.E., Thompson D.M., 2000. Velocity fluctuations along a small step-pool channel. Earth Surf. Processes Landforms 25(4): 353–367

    Google Scholar 

  • Wu H.L., 2001. Evolusion process of Changjiang estuary and its sediment flux, Ph.D. Thesis. East China Normal University, 200062 Shanghai, China (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Xie H., Zhong D., Li Y. and Wei F., 2004. Characteristics of debris flow disasters in the upper Yangtze River basin, Resources and Environment of the Yangtze River Basin, 13(1): 94–99 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Xu G.B., 2007. Canalized regulation of the lower Yellow River. Journal of Sediment Research, 1: 1–7 (in Chinese)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Xu J.X., 2005. Variation of the suspended sediment size in the upper Yangtze River in the past 40 years and its relationship with human activities, Sediment Research, 3: 8–16 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang C.T., 1996. Sediment transport-theory and practice. McGraw-Hill, New, York.

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang J.S., Wang Z.Y., Yu G.A., Zhang K. and Liu H.X., 2009. Community structures and erosion control ability of different plantations in the Xiaojiang Basin. Acta Geologica Sinica, 29(4): 1921–1930 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang Z.N., 1985. A discussion on the velocity formulae of rainfall debris flows, Research Paper Corpus, No. 4. Research Institute of Glaciology and Cryology (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yi Y.J., Wang Z.Y., Lu Y.J., 2006. Habitat suitability index model of four major chinese carp species in the Yangtze River. River Flow, 2195–2201

    Google Scholar 

  • Yi Y.J., Wang Z.Y., Lu Y.J., 2007. Habitat suitability index model of chinese sturgeon in the Yangtze River [J]. Advances in Water Science (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yi Z.W., 2003. Sediment in the Yangtze River. Sichuan Shuili, 15 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yu B., Ma Y., Wu Y.F., 2010. Investigation of severe debris flow hazards in Wenjiagou gully of Sichuan province after the Wenchuan Earthquake. Journal of Engineering Geology, 18(6): 827–836 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yu G.A., 2008. Experimental study of the effects of bed structures on bed load transportation and river bed incision, Ph. D. Thesis. Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yu G.A., Wang Z.Y., Zhang K., Duan X.H. and Chang T.C., 2010. Restoration of an incised mountain stream using artificial step-pool system. IAHR Journal of Hydraulic Research, 48(2): 178–187

    Google Scholar 

  • Yu J.R., Shi L.R. and Feng M.H., 1991. Soil erosion and river sediment in the upper stream reaches of the Yangtze River. Bulletin of Water Resources, 11(1): 9–17 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Yu X.G., 2003. Research on the sustainable development of the Yangtze River Basin. Chinese Science Press, 280 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhang K., Wang Z.Y., Liu L. and Yu G.A., 2010. The effect of riverbed structure on bed load transportation in mountain streams. IAHR-River Flow 2010- International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics. 8–10 September 2010, Braunschweig, Germany

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhang X.B. and Liu J., 1989. Debris flows in the Dayingjiang Basin in Yunnan. Chengdu Atlas Press (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhang Z., Shi X. and Xu X.Q., 2006. Approx-natural form in urban river landscape eco-environment improvement. Journal of Zhejiang Forestry College, 23(2): 202–206 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhuang X.Y., 1997. Rehabilitation and development of forest on degraded hills of Hong Kong. Ecol. Manage. 99: 197–201

    Google Scholar 

  • Zong Y.C., Zheng Y.Q., Zhang C.H., 2007. Natural regeneration of Leucaena leucocephala in Yuanmou dry-hot valley. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 26 (1): 135–138 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China

    Zhao-Yin Wang

  2. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China

    Joseph H. W. Lee

  3. Greenfield, Wisconsin, 53221, USA

    Charles S. Melching (Environmental Consultant)

Authors
  1. Zhao-Yin Wang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Joseph H. W. Lee
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Charles S. Melching
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2015 Tsinghua University Press, Beijing and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Wang, ZY., Lee, J.H.W., Melching, C.S. (2015). Integrated River Management. In: River Dynamics and Integrated River Management. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-25652-3_12

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation