From 2006-07-03 to 2006-07-07

Venue: West Park Conference Centre, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK

Summary:
Analysing the magnitude-frequency relations of erosion, transport and deposition processes is a classic theme within fluvial research. Hydromorphology, dealing with the physical structure and formative hydrological processes of fluvial systems is an established concept, but has been given new currency by its prominent role within the EC’s Water Framework Directive (WFD). Linking sediment dynamics to the hydromorphology, and by extension to the eco-hydrology of fluvial systems, is thus a key concept underlying the ICCE IAHS Symposium. Four inter-related themes will provide the framework within which to share new research findings and inform best practice in terms of policy and management applications. Contributions are invited across the field of sediment dynamics particularly focussing on the role of extreme events in terms of sediment production, geochemical fluxes and hydromorphological change. Spatial and temporal patterns of storage will also be addressed in terms of residence times and biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, contaminants and organic carbon. The final session will consider the linkages between sediment transport, hydromorphology and aquatic ecology in the context of developing tools to meet policy needs and more generally promoting the sustainable development of fluvial systems.

Organizers: International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS)/International Commission on Continental Erosion (ICCE), in collaboration with the University of Dundee (UK)
Contact Name: Dr John Rowan
E-mail: j.s.rowan@dundee.ac.uk
URL: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/geography/IAHS2006/