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<br />diversity of habitat In which aquatic organisms can establish. This Increased habitat may <br />enhance fishing. Another positive for this method Is that minimal disturbance to existing <br />vegetation Is Incurred. Bankllna revetments would be desirable In treed areas to prevent <br />their loss as wildlife habitat through erosion. Bankllne revetments should be Installed <br />during low-flow periods and designed to maintain existing trees. <br /> <br />Windrow Revetment - This technique consists of burying a sufficient supply of erosion <br />resistant material below the existing land surface or placing the material on top of the <br />land surface. then permitting the area between the natural riverbank and the windrow <br />material to erode through natural processes. until It reaches and undercuts the supply of <br />rock. As the rock supply Is undercut, It fal Is Into the eroding area and eventually halts <br />further landward erosion. The resulting bankllne would take on a "natural" appearance, <br />both aesthetically and environmentally pleasing. The treatment lends Itself to the <br />protection of adjacent woodland, or ne~ to long stretches of presently eroding Irregular <br />bankllne. This method should be designed to preserve existing plants and wildlife. The <br />Introduction of the rock substrata Into the river would provide habitat for aquatic plants <br />and animals. This method would protect existing recreation, wildlife, and the aesthetics <br />of the area. <br /> <br />15 <br />