PPT Slide
Embeddedness is another impact of urbanization and is characterized by the packing of pebbles or cobbles with fine grained silts and clays. This slide illustrates a relatively clean substrate with an isolated area of fouling.
Copyright 2000, Center for Watershed Protection
Notes:
Embeddedness is another impact of urbanization and is characterized by the packing of pebbles or cobbles with fine grained silts and clays. Urban stream beds are often highly embedded.