The journeys of anthropogenic debris through high flow events
Abstract
Anthropogenic debris is common in urban streams and has the potential to influence water quality, recreational use, geomorphology, and ecosystem of streams. This study aims to understand the role of anthropogenic debris in the erosion and deposition of sediment in streams. At West Creek, near Cleveland, Ohio, we have 4 sites along the river. Since 2023, we have visited these sites 4 times and collected x, y, z data using total survey stations. During this study, we observed the movement of a concrete pipe and one shopping cart. Elevation data from our surveys reveal increased erosion and deposition near debris.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Anne Jefferson
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources
Program/Major
Environmental Sciences
Primary Research Category
Life Sciences
The journeys of anthropogenic debris through high flow events
Anthropogenic debris is common in urban streams and has the potential to influence water quality, recreational use, geomorphology, and ecosystem of streams. This study aims to understand the role of anthropogenic debris in the erosion and deposition of sediment in streams. At West Creek, near Cleveland, Ohio, we have 4 sites along the river. Since 2023, we have visited these sites 4 times and collected x, y, z data using total survey stations. During this study, we observed the movement of a concrete pipe and one shopping cart. Elevation data from our surveys reveal increased erosion and deposition near debris.
