ConserveOnline - Aquatic Invertebrate Monitoring Report 2006 (*.pdf)

Aquatic Invertebrate Monitoring Report 2006 (*.pdf)

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In 2006, TNC contracted David Wooster of Oregon State University (Hermiston Agricultural Research Station, OR). To conduct a preliminary study of aquatic macroinvertebrates in upper Camp Creek on the Zumwalt prairie Preserve. Macroinvertebrates were sampled at 12 sites, including two sites in the canyon just below the prairie. Overall macroinvertebrate richness was low as was abundance and diversity of stoneflies. Functional diversity was also low and communities were dominated by generalist taxa tolerant of low water quality (e.g., midges). Macroinvertebrate communities indicate that the waters of Camp Creek are highly altered from historic conditions. This survey will serve as a baseline for future macroinvertebrate monitoring on Camp Creek with the expectation that communities will become more diverse as management and restoration activities improve the aquatic and riparian condition of this stream.

CREATION DATE	February 26, 2007
LAST MODIFIED	February 28, 2007
CREATED BY	Web Admin
KEYWORDS	Zumwalt public information
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