Index of Guides With Descriptions

01 An Introduction to Stream Management
An overview of streams as a water resource and the inter-actions between land uses and stream resources.
(Web Page) or (236k PDF File)

02 Who Owns Ohio's Streams?
Questions and answers regarding the rights and responsibilities of landowners and the authorities and duties of government with regard to surface water.
(Web Page) or (49k PDF File)

03 Natural Stream Processes
An overview of stream ecosystems, processes,
and terms.
(Web Page) or (146k PDF File)

04 A Catalog of Contacts for Stream Topics:
Programs, Information, Authorities, Regulations and Funding.
( Cancelled. Will not be produced. )

05 Ohio Stream Management Guides: Index of Titles
This guide contains a listing of all stream management guides with a brief description of each and availability information.
(Is the current page) or (39k PDF File)

06 Permit Checklist for Stream Modification Projects
Overview and contact information for permits, requirements and consultations, which may be necessary for completion of projects in or adjacent to streams.
(Web Page) or (55k PDF File)

07 Restoring Streambanks with Vegetation
Construction guidelines for planting dormant cuttings of willow (or other rapidly-rooting species) to quickly establish living erosion barriers.
(Web Page) or (54k PDF File)

08 Trees for Ditches
Guidelines on species selection, planting locations and maintenance to achieve environmental and economic benefits while maintaining drainage capacity.
(Web Page) or (43k PDF File)

09 A Stream Management Model
A walk-through guide to the stream management display and demonstration at the Ohio Farm Science Reviews Gwynne Conservation Area.
(Web Page) or (83k PDF File)

10 Biotechnical Projects in Ohio
Biotechnical practices using vegetation and other natural materials are defined, and several projects using these techniques are described and mapped. Contacts for on-site visits to some of these sites are listed.
(Web Page) or (77k PDF File)

11 Tree Kickers
Construction guidelines for using hardwood logs anchored to a streambank at an angle to divert stream flow energy away from undercutting the streambank.
(Web Page) or (147k PDF File)

12 Evergreen Revetments
Construction guidelines for creating a buffer system made of cut evergreen trees attached to each other and anchored into an eroding streambank.
(Web Page) or (140k PDF File including calculation worksheet)

13 Forested Buffer Strips
Benefits of vegetation left or restored along streams.
(Web Page) or (109k PDF File)

14 Live Fascines
Construction guidelines for protecting streambanks with long bundles of live woody vegetation placed in shallow entrenchments parallel to the flow of the stream.
(Web Page) or (121k PDF File)

15 Gabion Revetments
Construction guidelines for protecting submerged streambanks by placing stone-filled wire baskets in shallow entrenchments along the stream.
(Web Page) or (236k PDF File)

16 Riprap Revetments
Construction guidelines for protecting streambanks by layering various size rocks along a sloping bank.
(Web Page) or (320k PDF File)

17 Live Cribwalls
Definition, use, and guidelines for constructing cribwalls to aid in the establishment of willow cuttings on streambanks.
(Web Page) or (300k PDF File)

18 Stream Debris and Obstruction Removal
Questions and answers to assist landowners in maintaining a free flowing stream without logjams.
(Web Page) or (440k PDF File)

19 Deflectors
A description of the procedures and materials necessary to stabilize streambanks by directing the current away from the outside of a stream meander.
(Web Page) or (316k PDF File)

20 Eddy Rocks
Construction guidelines for placing groupings of large rocks in small streams or modified channels to help restore natural stream features and enhance in-stream habitat.
(Web Page) or (540k PDF File)

21 Large Woody Debris in Streams
The benefits of all woody material left in and along the stream.
(Web Page) or (1,000k PDF File)

22 Gravel Riffles
Construction guidelines for the procedure of placing gravel and cobble-sized stones at intervals in a modified or heavily impacted stream in order to stabilize the substrate.
(Web Page) or (540k PDF File)