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ENV-418: River eco-morphodynamics and bioengineering

Summary

The course deals with the interactions between hydraulics, solid transport by hauling and the watercourse space at the origin of the morphology and richness of habitats. Regime theory is presented and the quality of a stream's habitat is assessed.

Lectures

Instructors (3)

Giovanni De Cesare

Paolo Perona

Walter Gostner

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/river-eco-morphodynamics-and-bioengineering-ENV-418

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http://go.epfl.ch/ENV-418

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors (3)

Giovanni De Cesare

Paolo Perona

Walter Gostner

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/river-eco-morphodynamics-and-bioengineering-ENV-418

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ENV-418

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Lectures in this course (18)

Historic Floods of the Rhône Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the historic floods of the Rhône river and the evolution of flood protection measures over time.

Eco-morphology of Fluvial Areas: Geneva and Thiele Rivers Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the eco-morphology of fluvial areas, focusing on the Geneva and Thiele rivers, covering restoration projects, challenges, and ecological assessments.

Interactions between River Morphology and Aquatic Organisms Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the intricate relationships between river morphology and aquatic organisms, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts.

Hydrology of the Rhône at Porte du Scex Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the hydrology of the Rhône River at Porte du Scex, discussing flow rates, fish populations, and ecological impacts.

Ecomorphological Assessment: Chamberonne River Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the ecomorphological assessment of the Chamberonne River, including visual evaluation, flow analysis, and proposed improvement measures.

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