Date of Graduation
Spring 5-22-2015
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Management (MSEM)
Department/Program
Environmental Management
First Advisor
Kathleen Jennings, Ph.D.
Abstract
Riparian restoration is a complex, inter-disciplinary field that is open to interpretation by its practitioners. This research reviews some of the critical elements of riparian restoration, including the watershed, surrounding land use, adjacent habitat, and riparian buffers; special-status species, endangered species, and habitat type and structure; invasive species control; water quality and hydrology; and soil and soil microbial communities. Three methods of evaluating restoration projects are discussed, including the Society for Ecological Restoration International Primer, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Salmonid Stream Habitat Restoration Manual and CDFW permitting, and the California Rapid Assessment Method. Finally, the BART Sabrecat Creek Riparian Restoration Project is evaluated using the SER Primer.
Recommended Citation
Fessler, Jody D., "Riparian Restoration, Success Criteria, and Application to the BART Sabrecat Creek Riparian Restoration Project in Fremont, California" (2015). Master's Projects and Capstones. 134.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/134
