North Branch - Fishes and Other Environmental Indicators

Start Date

23-9-2006 9:15 AM

End Date

23-9-2006 11:00 AM

Description

Extensive ecological monitoring of the north branch of the Susquehanna River for the past 30 years has indicated a number of significant trends in water quality, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fishes. Fortunately, many of these trends are positive indicators of improved river conditions. Some of the trends are not so positive and raise serious questions related to the ecology of the river. However, all of the trends indicate that the Susquehanna is a dynamic, changing ecosystem, and if it is to be managed well, must be consistently and comprehensively monitored.

Keywords

North branch Susquehanna River, water quality, benthic macroinvertabrates, fish

Type

Presentation

Session

Environmental Science on the River, Matthew McTammany

Language

eng

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Sep 23rd, 9:15 AM Sep 23rd, 11:00 AM

North Branch - Fishes and Other Environmental Indicators

Elaine Langone Center

Extensive ecological monitoring of the north branch of the Susquehanna River for the past 30 years has indicated a number of significant trends in water quality, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fishes. Fortunately, many of these trends are positive indicators of improved river conditions. Some of the trends are not so positive and raise serious questions related to the ecology of the river. However, all of the trends indicate that the Susquehanna is a dynamic, changing ecosystem, and if it is to be managed well, must be consistently and comprehensively monitored.