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Channel Stabilization

Revegetation

Invasives Management

Research

Coordination of Goals


Other Considerations

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Pabco Grade Control Structure, Summer 2000

There are many variables to consider when stabilizing the Wash. It is important to understand the characteristics and amounts of the flows and slope of the Wash. It is also extremely important to understand the soils throughout the Wash, what vegetation is necessary for bank stabilization and what activities will impact water quality (positively or negatively). The following chart lists several variables being considered throughout the engineering process of stabilizing the Wash.

  • Wastewater & Urban Flow
  • Flood Discharge & Elevation
  • Subsurface Flow & Seepage
  • Topography, Soils, Geology
  • Slope Aspect
  • Alignment
  • Sediment Transport
  • Vegetation
  • Water Quality
  • Wildlife Protection/Enhancement
  • Hydraulic Equilibrium
  • Changing Conditions
  • Ownership & Access
  • Impacted Areas
  • Design / Permitting
  • Visual Protection
  • Recreation Needs
  • Implementation Cost
  • Maintenance Cost
  • Funding
  • Constructability
  • Maintainability
  • Risk
  • Public Involvement

 

Issues
Erosion
Other considerations
Activities
Activities Map
Bed Stabilization
-Types of Structures
- Structure Profiles
 
Upper Diversion Weir
Demonstration Weir
Pabco Weir
Historic Lateral Weir
Fire Station Weir
Monson/Visitor Center Weirs
Bostick Weir
Rainbow Gardens Weir
Calico Ridge Weir
Powerline Crossing Weir
- Structure Photo Gallery
Bank Protection
Sediment Study
Bureau of Reclamation Continues Contribution of Las Vegas Wash
Recycling Las Vegas History