At what size does a creek become a river?
In light of our findings, we offer the updated definition of, and distinction between, streams and rivers in the United States: a stream is a general term for a body of flowing water with a bankfull channel width less than 15 m (about 50 ft), whereas a river has a bankfull channel width equal to or greater than 15 m.Jul 13, 2023
In light of our findings, we offer the updated definition of, and distinction between, streams and rivers in the United States: a stream is a general term for a body of flowing water with a bankfull channel width less than 15 m (about 50 ft), whereas a river has a bankfull channel width equal to or greater than 15 m.Jul 13, 2023
