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Pacific Northwest Channel Migration Potential (CHAMP) [Washington (State)]

Nicholas T Legg, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, Washington State Department of Ecology, Project Hydrogeologist Full Details

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Title
Pacific Northwest Channel Migration Potential (CHAMP) [Washington (State)]
Description
The Channel Migration Potential (CHAMP) layer contains stream networks of Western Washington (and much of Western Oregon) with associated data and information important for assessing channel migration activity. It also features information on channel characteristics such as stream flow and physical dimensions. This data layer's main feature is a classification of channel migration potential based on channel confinement and erosion potential. The layer was derived from existing statewide geospatial datasets and classified according to channel migration measurements by the High Resolution Change Detection (HRCD) project for the Puget Sound Region (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2014). While the layer identifies the potential for channel migration, it does not predict channel migration rates. Thus, this data layer should be used to screen and prioritize stream reaches for further channel migration evaluation. The tool helps plan and prioritize floodplain management actions such as Channel Migration Zone mapping, erosion risk reduction, and floodplain restoration. The background, use, and development of the CHAMP layer are fully described in Ecology Publication 15-06-003 (full report citation and URL below). That report also describes visual assessment techniques that should be used along with the CHAMP layer to assess channel migration potential. Legg, N.T. and Olson, P.L., 2015, Screening Tools for Identifying Migrating Stream Channels in Western Washington: Geospatial Data Layers and Visual Assessments: Washington State Department of Ecology Publication 15-06-003, 40 p. https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1506003.htmlThe tool developers would like to thank the following people for their contribution to this work: Brian D. Collins (University of Washington) Jerry Franklin (Washington Department of Ecology) Christina Kellum (Washington Department of Ecology) Matt Muller (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) Hugh Shipman (Washington Department of Ecology) Terry Swanson (Washington Department of Ecology) This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under Puget Sound Ecosystem Restoration and Protection Cooperative Agreement Grant PC-00J27601 with Washington Department of Ecology. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.Generally, this data layer should be used to screen and prioritize stream reaches for further channel migration evaluation. The data resolution does not allow one to predict channel migration. The classification identifies stream segments for further examination, and those that likely require limited attention or analysis. The potential uncertainty involved in the classification approach is a reason for the visual assessment techniques (described below in Ecology Publication 15-06-003) being described along with the CHAMP data layer.
Creator
Nicholas T Legg, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, Washington State Department of Ecology, Project Hydrogeologist
Temporal Coverage
Last modified 2023-04-13
Date Issued
2023-04-13
Access Rights
Public
Format
File
Language
English
Date Added
August 28, 2025

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  • Citation
    Nicholas T Legg, Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, Washington State Department of Ecology, Project Hydrogeologist (2023). Pacific Northwest Channel Migration Potential (CHAMP) [Washington (State)]. . https://geo.wa.gov/maps/waecy::pacific-northwest-channel-migration-potential-champ (web service)
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