Abstract
As population increases, so does the need to improve and augment the road network. Construction of new roadways or modification of existing roads often requires diversion or modification of streams. If a stream is disturbed, government regulations require mitigation or compensatory replacement of the affected area in a similar environment. Stream mitigation is of particular importance in Kentucky, as Kentucky ranks second in the United States for having the most miles of waterways. Consequently, stream mitigation has become a significant factor in roadway construction costs. To date, no studies have been made to assess the execution of the mitigation plans or to determine the performance of mitigation projects. In a move to rectify this situation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet requested this study.
Report Date
5-2003
Report Number
KTC-03-14/SPR193-98-lF
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.2003.14
Repository Citation
Dupont, Bernadette S. and Palle, Sudhir, "Assessment and Modeling of Stream Mitigation Procedures [2003]" (2003). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1520.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/1520
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or the policies of the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.