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FIGURE 14-9.
Another portion of the restored site twenty years after installation; cottonwood and sycamore
exceed thirty-five feet. Several flood events have sculpted the riverbed, and a complex understory habitat
has developed. San Diego, California. (Photo by Mary F. Platter-Rieger.)
the design process, we could have had some delays conducting orientation meetings to bring all
of our stakeholders up to date.
Following the methodology for defining a restoration project presented in chapter 3 was also
instrumental in allowing us to move forward with a minimum of delay. We did discover some
issues that were not readily apparent upon initial site inspection. By following the site analysis
checklist, we were able to not only identify these issues but also develop opportunities resulting
from a SWOT-C analysis. During aftercare, the site experienced a flood that caused some damage.
Already in place were requirements for replacements and repair for a one-year period. This we felt
was enough time to have the plantings become fully established to withstand flood flows, which
are periodic and variable in this drainage.
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