Stream Geomorphic Assessments

Since 2003, the Conservation District has been supporting geomorphic assessments of rivers and streams in Caledonia County.  Stream Geomorphic Assessments, or SGAs, were developed by the VT Agency of Natural Resources in order to resolve or avoid conflicts between river systems and human investments by understanding the natural process and reponses to stressors that rivers undergo.  SGAs help provide a scientifically sound tool used in watershed planning to help better understand erosion, habitats, flooding and other concerns associated with rivers. 

To visit the Vermont Stream Geomorphic Assessment website, click here

Together with state and regional partners, the Conservation District is slowly making progress to assess rivers and streams in Caledonia County.  The rivers that have been assessed so far include:

East Branch Passumpsic River and parts of Dishmill Brook

West Branch Passumpsic River and parts of Calendar Brook

Miller's Run River

Stevens River Watershed, including South Peacham, Peacham Hollow and Jewett Brooks

Wells River

Upper Lamoille River including Porter Brook

Resources

•  Stream Geomorphic Assessment Data Management System (DMS): Online database housing all assessment data for the state of Vermont
• Stream Geomorphic Assesment Protocols: links to Phase 1, 2 and 3 protocols including field sheets and forms
• Stream Geomorphic Asessments:  State website