BERRY'S CREEK, NJ
The remedial investigation and feasibility study of the Berry’s Creek Study Area utilized SEDflume to quantify erodibility parameters of different morphologic types throughout the site. Data from the SEDflume studies supported the development and application of numerical models of sediment fate and transport.
Figures showing morphological types at Berry's Creek, and examples of shear stress readings from locations in deep channels and mudflats.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY
Intertidal flats provide important, and sometimes critical, habitats for benthic communities, fish, birds, and mammals in San Francisco Bay. Additionally, intertidal flats can act as reservoirs for sediment-bound contaminants from both historical and ongoing sources. The dual role of intertidal flats in critical habitat and as a potential reservoir for contamination may cause unacceptable ecosystem and human health risks. Development of a deeper understanding of the processes governing the morphology and character of the intertidal flats through the use of SEDflume has been critical for effective restoration of habitat and reduction of potential ecosystem and human health risks.
South San Francisco Bay SEDflume and sediment sample locations
