Does Canoeing Increase Streambank Erosion?

Edward A. Hansen

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Does Canoeing Increase Streambank Erosion?

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Edward A. Hansen

Year:

1975

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NC-186. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes research on the Pine River in Michigan to determine if large increases in canoeing accelerated streambank erosion. Most erosion was natural, but people sliding and camping on streambanks created some erosion. Heavy canoe traffic was not a cause of erosion.

Keywords

bank stabilization, vegetation establishment, boating, camping

Citation

Hansen, Edward A. 1975. Does Canoeing Increase Streambank Erosion?. Research Note NC-186. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station