Macroinvertebrate Community Stream Survey of Campbell Creek, Van Buren Co., SW Michigan
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Authors
Barber, Natalie
Issue Date
2022
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Biomonitoring is when researchers collect data on
bioindicators (living organisms) to determine the quality of
an ecosystem. Commonly used bioindicators for freshwater
streams are aquatic macroinvertebrates, organisms without a
backbone that are visible to the naked eye.
We surveyed Campbell Creek, a stream that flows past
agricultural land before reaching the private property where
we conducted our research. The owner of the property has
built footbridges along the creek. For this study we explored:
1) Whether human disturbances would have a negative
impact on habitat quality and macroinvertebrate
communities compared to natural disturbances.
2) Whether the water quality of the stream would decrease at
sites closest to the agricultural land.
A goal for this study is to provide the Southwest Michigan
Land Conservancy information about the property’s streams
to guide future research and conservation.
Description
1 Broadside. 48"W x 36"H
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Publisher
Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College
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