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Stream organisms require access to food refuge from predators tolerable temperatures

Biological Assessment Developed by Ken Cooke Kentucky Division of Water Watershed Watch Program Coordinator Modified by Mike Kemp Professor of Environmental Engineering Technology Murray State University. Stream organisms require access to food refuge from predators tolerable temperatures

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Stream organisms require access to food refuge from predators tolerable temperatures

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  1. Biological AssessmentDeveloped by Ken CookeKentucky Division of WaterWatershed Watch Program CoordinatorModified by Mike KempProfessor of Environmental Engineering TechnologyMurray State University

  2. Stream organisms require • access to food • refuge from predators • tolerable temperatures • sufficient oxygen • tolerable chemical conditions A degraded habitat may not support some organisms.

  3. Benthic Macroinvertebrates • Benthic – bottom of the stream; macro – visible with the naked eye; invertebrate – no backbone • Ubiquitous and easy to collect • Relatively sedentary • Vary in sensitivity to habitat alteration and pollution Good Mid Range Poor

  4. A diverse community representing a range of tolerances

  5. A less diverse community dominated by tolerant species

  6. True or False. The presence of pollution tolerant species such as leeches is an indication of poor water quality.

  7. True or False. The presence of pollution tolerant species such as leeches is an indication of poor water quality. False

  8. Equipment to Bring • Boots, waders, or shoes that can get wet • D-frame or 10-inch aquarium net • Light-colored plastic pan • Field guides, key, and illustrations for identification • Magnifying glass • Biological monitoring assessment datasheet

  9. Selecting the Site Choose one or more riffles in your stream reach.

  10. 1/2 meter line • Sampling Protocol – traveling kick Set net in riffle. Kick and stir 1/2 meters above net. Rinse net in pan containing a small amount of water. Repeat at five different locations in riffle to produce one composite sample. Inspect and remove large debris Identify organisms and calculate score. Carefully rinse net and pan before sampling another stream.

  11. Sampling Protocol – low gradient • Estimate habitat present. • “Jab” net in representative habitat. • Rinse net in pan containing a small amount of water. • Repeat at ten different locations in the reach to produce one composite sample. • Inspect and remove large debris. • Identify organisms and calculate score. • Carefully rinse net and pan before sampling another stream.

  12. For each site, how many kick-net samples should be taken? What should you do if your reach does not have any riffles?

  13. For each site, how many kick-net samples should be taken? Five. These can be combined to form one composite sample. What should you do if your reach does not have any riffles?

  14. For each site, how many kick-net samples should be taken? Five. These can be combined to form one composite sample. What should you do if your reach does not have any riffles? Look for other habitats that might support macroinvertebrates. Use the low gradient sampling protocol if necessary.

  15. Identify the following macroinvertebrates: B C A B. Newton 2003 F D E Images from http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent525/water/aquatic/index.htm

  16. Identify the following macroinvertebrates: B C A crane fly larva caddisflylarva water penny B. Newton 2003 F D E mayfly larva scud (isopod) damselfly larvae Images from http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent525/water/aquatic/index.htm

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