Which of the following is NOT a channel restoration technique?
A) reestablishing deeper pools
B) protecting channel banks by planting native trees
C) removing urban waste from stream channels
D) straightening of the river channel
E) reestablishing shallower riffles

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Straightening the river channel is not a restoration technique, but rather a form of degradation. Straightening rivers can lead to increased erosion, loss of habitat, and altered water flow patterns. The restoration techniques listed in the other choices all aim to improve the natural function and ecological health of the stream channel.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Channel Restoration Technique