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Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual 10: Unified Stream Assessment

Published on April 15, 2026
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The Unified Stream Assessment: A User’s Manual (Version 2.0) (February 2005), is Manual 10 in the Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual (USRM) Series developed by the Center for Watershed Protection. It presents a rapid field assessment method for identifying and evaluating stream corridor problems and restoration opportunities in urban watersheds. It provides a standardized approach for collecting and interpreting field data to support stream restoration planning and subwatershed management decisions.

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