Vermont River Corridor FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about River Corridors, provided by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Rivers Program

Stream Power and River Sensitivity Coarse Screening

Stream Power is a parameter that can be used to predict whether the stream will flood or erode in specific reaches. This fact sheet describes stream power and how it can be used with the Coarse Screen to evaluate a watershed for FGM.

Active River Area FGM Method Summary

The Active River Area, sometimes called the River Corridor, is the area around a stream where the stream may be found at any point in time. This fact sheet summarizes how this corridor can be delineated.

Methods for Stream Assessment using fluvial geomorphology

a RiverSmart Communities Fact Sheet.  At-a-glance reference sheet will describe the advantages, shortcomings, and summary of fluvial geomorphological assessment methods.

Disaster Strikes! Now what? Planning for Fluvial Erosion Hazards in the Northeast (Upcoming)

a RiverSmart Communities Fact Sheet. At-a-glance reference sheet will describe steps to take in the event of (and well in advance of) a flood, or fluvial erosion event.

Financing the Fix: A Guide to Funding Assessment, Repairs, and Planning in the Floodplain (upcoming)

a RiverSmart Communities Fact Sheet.  At-a-glance reference sheet will describe where to go for funds to repair infrastructure damaged by fluvial erosion and plan to avoid future damages by living with the river. Highlights eligibility requirements for each source, and common pitfalls to avoid.

RiverSmart Communities Fact Sheets_old

Following the successful model of Massachusetts StormSmart Coasts (Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management 2009), these factsheets outline the science of fluvial geomorphology and riverine ecosystems, emphasize the synergies between long-term flood prevention and ecological restoration, explain local, state and federal regulatory requirements, and offer simple, easy-to-use decision-making tools. (Lead: Christine Hatch)

…do you have a topic you’d like to see addressed in a fact sheet?  Tell us about it!  Mail to: chatch[at]geo.umass[dot]edu


FGM Fact Sheets as presented to selectboard meeting on 3/20/2015. Please note these are drafts (comments can be sent to Noah Slovin):