Increased anthropogenic activities, especially within the river corridor, have progressively
disrupted natural flow regimes and segmented channel–floodplain connectivity. Consequent …

Highlights Eleven general streambank stabilization (SBS) techniques have been used
worldwide. Rules-of-thumb and practitioner experience are still heavily applied in SBS …

A major challenge for the modern river and coastal management is a holistic design
approach in order to integrate flood and erosion protection combined with ecological …

Soil bioengineering for riverbank stabilization involves the use of living plant materials to
treat unstable or eroding riverbanks. These near-natural structures may harbor a higher …

The intensification of agricultural practices is impacting on Piedmont streams in Patagonia
and concern exists regarding the integrity of aquatic ecosystems. This study investigated …

We present the results of flume experiments specifically designed to investigate the
conditions required for successful bank protection using fascines, considered in the early …

Riparian zones have disproportional ecological importance relative to their size. For
decades, the functionality of riparian zones has been altered, with detrimental …

Protecting biodiversity matters for the sustainability transition, but nothing yet seems to be
able to halt the rate of biodiversity loss. The promotion of green jobs fuels questionable …

River restoration projects rely on environmental engineering solutions to improve the health
of riparian ecosystems and restore their natural characteristics. The Kwacza River, the left …

Because of their size, small depth, periodic drying out, and often lack of buffer zone, small
watercourses are especially sensitive to environmental changes, anthropopressure, and …