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Author : Gazendam, E.; Gharabaghi, B.; McBean, E,.; Whiteley, H.; and Kostaschuk, R.
Date : 2009.
Title : Ranking of waterways susceptible to adverse stormwater effects.
Publication : Canadian Water Resources Journal
Issue : 34(3):
Page(s) : 205-228.
Abstract
A new method is developed to integrate empirical data and watershed properties with geographic information systems (GIS) tools to prioritize the sensitivities of streams to deterioration arising from adverse stormwater effects. A risk-based decision-making process based on fuzzy logic methodology is employed, using a broad spectrum of parameters to evaluate stream systems, to rank susceptibility to adverse stormwater effects, and to establish management priorities. The methodology is applied to Grindstone Creek and Highland Creek, two systems with varying susceptibility to the effects of erosion. A comparison of results shows that Highland Creek has a greater risk than Grindstone Creek. Overall, the fuzzy logic methodology was found to be an effective tool for evaluating and prioritizing streams that are susceptible to adverse stormwater effects to establish management priorities.
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