Kenney, M. A., Wilcock, P. R., Hobbs, B. F., Flores, N. E., Martinez, D. C. 2012. Is Urban Stream Restoration Worth It? Journal of the American Water Resources Association. American Water Resources Association. 48, 3. 603-615

Analysis, Erosion, Management, Nutrients, Restoration, Streams, Stream restoration, Water quality, Economics, Cost analysis, Cost-effectiveness, Erosion and sediment control

This study uses an economic-analysis-based approach to quantify and compare the contributions of urban stream restoration to costs. The approach is illustrated using a case study of a stream restoration project conducted in Baltimore, Maryland (U.S.).