River-ice processes strongly alter sediment transport, bank erosion, and channel geometry. However, the combination of climate and river morphology (channel, planform, and vertical profile) also alters the ice processes observed in rivers. Therefore, channel morphology and river ice processes are interdependent phenomena. Some of the specific processes that control this interdependence (e.g. increased stage, scour due to ice jam formation and release, sediment transport due to anchor ice, channel shifting, ice impacts on vegetation) are described conceptually in case studies in the literature. However, some early literature, minimized the impact of cold regions hydrological processes on channel morphology, possibly stunting research progress in this area. There is little doubt that some rivers would present different characteristics if they were not affected by ice. Understanding the interdependence of river ice processes and geomorphology is important for practical applications such as stream restoration, winter hydrometry, design of hydraulic structures including erosion protection works, culverts and bridges, and the characterization of aquatic habitat. This talk is an invitation for conversation to those interested in designing future quantitative research programs in this area.