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What Is Channelization Of A Stream?

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What Is Channelization Of A Stream? Channelization constrains channel morphology, removes obstacles to flow, and shortens stream length. These modifications eliminate habitats in overflow areas (such as wetlands and side channels) and in logs and other impediments and accelerate drainage in the channeled sections. How does channelization affect water quality? Channelization and reduced flooding of

What Does Channelization Mean?

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What Does Channelization Mean? What does channelization mean? (also channelisation) 1The alteration of the course of a river or other waterway so as to form straight channels, typically in order to improve the flow of water, protect against flooding, etc. Now chiefly North American. 2The action of conveying or guiding through, or as through, a