River Continuum Concept

The River Continuum Concept (RCC) is a model for classifying and describing flowing water, in addition to the classification of individual sections of waters after the occurrence of indicator organisms.[1] The theory is based on the concept of dynamic equilibrium in which streamforms balance between physical parameters, such as width, depth, velocity, and sediment load, also taking into account biological factors.[2] It offers an introduction to map out biological communities and also an explanation for their sequence in individual sections of water. This allows the structure of the river to be more predictable as to the biological properties of the water. The concept was first developed in 1980 by Robin L. Vannote, with fellow researchers at Stroud Water Research Center.[3]

  1. ^ Blankenship, Karl (May 2000). "The River Continuum Concept". Bay Journal. Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  2. ^ “River Continuum” Stroud Water Research Center. 2002-2005. "Stroud Water Research Center: River Continuum". Archived from the original on 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2008-12-10. 11/11/08.
  3. ^ “River Continuum” Stroud Water Research Center. 2002-2005. "Stroud Water Research Center: River Continuum". Archived from the original on 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2008-12-10. 11/11/08.