Measuring the width and depth of a river
When carrying out fieldwork on rivers, you must be aware of potential risks associated with deep running water and take health and safety precautions. You should remember that keeping safe is always more important than data collection.
Having selected a river to study, it is then necessary to identify between six and eight sampling sites from which to collect data. As well as choosing sites at different stages in the river’s profile, access and safety considerations may also influence site selection.
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