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Review of benthic invertebrates and epilithic algae at long-term monitoring sites in the Bow River

Description

The report evaluates longitudinal trends in benthic invertebrate and epilithic algal communities sampled from long-term river network sites on the Bow River in 2006. It also compares long-term trends in historical (1983-1992) and 2006 data. Responses to nutrient enrichment are clearly visible below Calgary: invertebrates and algae thrive in fast flowing (erosional) areas, but in slow flowing (depositional) areas lower diversities indicate stress. At Cochrane invertebrates and algae are impacted by strong diurnal fluctuations in river discharge resulting from hydro-electric dam operation.

Updated

March 1, 2009

Tags
algae water quality

Title and publication information

Type
Report
Alternative Title

Assessment of benthic invertebrates and eplithic algae at long-term monitoring sites in the Bow River

Extent

168 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Environment (1971-1992, 1999-2011)

Contributor

Saffran, Karen Anita

Contributor

Anderson, A. M.

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Environment
Spatial Coverage

Bow River

Resource Dates

Date Created

2009-03-01

Date Added

2015-05-15T22:02:56.472048

Date Modified

2009-03-01

Date Issued

2009-03-01

Audience information

Identifiers

ISBN (pdf)

9780778576853

ISBN (print)

9780778576846

NEOS catalogue key

4363423

Local Identifier

W0902

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