%0 Book %I Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project %D 2012 %C Anchorage %G English %B Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project document ; %T Riparian study. %U https://www.arlis.org/docs/vol1/Susitna2/1/SuWa153.pdf %U https://www.arlis.org/docs/vol1/Susitna2/1/SuWa131.html %X The goals and objectives of the multi-year riparian study are to: (1) identify and map riparian plant communities and characterize riparian physical and ecological processes in the Project area downstream from the Watana Dam site; (2) quantify the potential loss of riparian habitats from Project construction; (3) assess potential changes to the riparian habitats, riparian processes, wetland functions, and plant successional pathways from Project operations; and (4) develop a factual basis for any protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures needed to address project-related impacts to riparian habitats, riparian processes, wetland functions, and successional pathways.