| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
The general objectives of this report are to characterize the Otter Creek watershed, and provide recommendations on constraints to and opportunities for forest development. Specific objectives are to: 1) Describe the hydrology, geomorphology, and sediment transport characteristics of the Otter Creek watershed; 2) Review previous watershed assessment studies; 3) Describe any existing watershed impacts from forestry and other land use activities, and identify their probable cause; 4) Assess channel sensitivity to future harvest or road building activities; 5) Identify risks to water quality and fish habitat from the current (1998-2002) five-year forest development plan; 6) Provide recommendations concerning maximum ECA; 7) Provide recommendations regarding watershed management and follow-up studies, if required. Please be advised that the maps associated with this report are not available on EcoCat. watershed assessment, erosion, sediment, peak flow, eca |
