| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
The purpose of this report is to investigate the extent of perceived increases in flooding, erosion, and channel instability in the reach of Mission Creek directly upstream and downstream of the Highway 33 bridge. The investigation has concentrated on: analysis of the hydrology and possible peak flow trends of Mission, Pearson and upper Mission Creeks. possible man-made impacts to both the channels of mainstem Mission Creek, mainly upstream of Highway 33, and Pearson Creek; including sediment sources, and impacts to the riparian areas and active floodplains from developments on both Crown and private lands. past flood effects, measures taken, and their impacts, both positive and negative. Some recommendations for future work are given. erosion, sediment, channel, hydrology, peak flow, flood, restoration, aquatic habitat |
