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pools and riffles

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pools and riffles

Alternating deeps (pools) and shallows (riffles) along the course of a river. There is evidence to suggest a link between pools and riffles and the occurrence of meanders (bends in a river), although it is not certain whether they are responsible for meander formation.



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Also, the stones create a series of pools and riffles for fish and invertebrate habitats such as crayfish and pickerel frogs that have already been sighted in the stream.
If restoring meanders, pools and riffles, always use natural materials, (eg faggots, hurdles, stone) appropriate to the river type.
 
 
 
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