Because sediment and water flows have not changed considerably, the stream should function similarly to its pre-disturbance behavior. However, if the disturbance to a stream involves upland management such that there are more lands devoted to grazing and pasturing, the restoration of the stream system will be considerably more complicated. Park managers have the expertise and the ability to assess the disturbance history of a stream system. Some park managers, however, may not have the expertise to assess the impacts to the stream system from disturbances or to design a restoration. Park managers are recommended to seek technical expertise.
Stream restorations seem to be most successful when an interdisciplinary team works on the design.
A proposed standardized framework for monioring and assessing disturbed stream systems. An impressive example of community watershed restoration. A Citizen's Streambank Restoration Handbook. A 111-page grassroots guide for streambank stabilization projects using bioengineering techniques. Features installation guidelines, sample budgets, and a guide for choosing the correct techniques for your particular problem.