Macroinvertebrate Analysis & Identification Order: Ephemeroptera Family: Ephemeridae Genus: Ephemera Total Number of Species: 6 (1 recently extinct) Habitat: Lotic & Lentic Systems – Depositional Areas, consisting of sand and gravel Habit: Burrowers Trophic Relationships: Collectors; Predators; Filterers North American Distribution: Widespread Specimen taken from an aquatic macroinvertebrate sample conducted in Bell County, …
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Spring mitigation monitoring has begun. This stream restoration site was permitted under the Clean Water Act using a Nationwide Permit. Natural stream design techniques were applied using a combination of Rosgen and standard survey practices using a reference reach. The restoration project has been successful in restoring fish and macroinvertebrate habitat, and has also been …
Stream mitigation including stream restoration design and construction monitoring services. Whether it is a baseline study or full stream restoration design plan our team regularly performs these tasks to help our clients meet their project goals. Using Rosgen and standard survey trained stream restoration specialists, we provide our clients with longitudinal profiles, plan-views, cross-sections, pebble …
Ecological surveys such as fish census or stream habitat assessments are necessary to provide data for assessing the current conditions of an ecosystem. A fish census provides a snapshot into the populations (i.e. diversity) of fish species within a segment of stream. A stream habitat assessment can provide insights into the current habitat conditions of …
Chrosomus erythrogaster
Macroinvertebrate surveys for headwater streams in Kentucky can be collected between February 15 and May 31st.
