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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago Illinois USA
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Interesting that the overall diversity of the stream habitat creates niches for different species of algae, each of which is differently adapted to removing pollutants.
Biodiversity improves water quality in streams through a division of labor Quote:
Bradley J. Cardinale. Biodiversity improves water quality through niche partitioning. Nature, 2011; 472 (7341): 86 DOI: 10.1038/nature09904 |
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At the USGS link a video and text about negative effects of urbanization on stream ecosystems. Check it out.
USGS CoreCast: Effects of Urbanization on Stream Ecosystems Quote:
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Well that doesn't mean that we can not do anything. Making sure that a biodiverse buffer and erosion control are in place helps, right?
Stream Restoration Techniques | Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection |
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Benefits of Stream Restoration | Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
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Stream Corridor Restoration Handbook | NRCS
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Stream Corridor Restoration Handbook | Table of Contents | NRCS Stream Corridor Restoration Handbook | Images | NRCS |
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Old mills and the dams used for power many generations ago and mostly unknown to local planners, left behind much sediment that is easily dislodged by storms and runoff. A couple of scientists tackle the problem and discover a new piece of the puzzle that restorations must take into consideration in North eastern watersheds.
Watch the excellent video at the link to article at the NY Times. The Science of Stream Restoration - NYTimes.com |
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biodiversity, quality, streams, water |
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