Introduction to hydromorphology and fluvial geomorphology

Course overview

Knowledge of river hydromorphology and geomorphological dynamics is essential for sustainable river design and management. It facilitates the assessment of risk, increases understanding within the Environmental Impact Assessment process, helps alleviate flooding impacts and informs in-stream flow requirements system restoration and ecology.

Objectives

• To introduce a geomorphological approach to sustainable river management
• To present the methods used in a geomorphological assessment and fluvial audit
• To discuss the situations where river geomorphology can be usefully applied and to indicate where further guidance/information can be found

Topics

• Introduction to river geomorphology/hydromorphology and applications appraisalThe geomorphological approach to river management
• UK river types and their significance
• Best practice field assessment methods
• Introduction to geomorphological design guidance
• Introduction to monitoring and post-project
• Discussion sessions

Optional field visit

This course can be combined with the Practical River Functioning and Restoration Guidance field vist to make a two day course which can be tailored to specific requirements.