Sentences with phrase «of stream habitat»

A newly published research study that combines effects of warming temperatures from climate change with stream acidity projects average losses of around 10 percent of stream habitat for coldwater aquatic species for seven national forests in the southern Appalachians — and up to a 20 percent loss of habitat in the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests in western North Carolina.

The research maps the loss of stream habitat for many small fish in the Great Plains region and attributes it to declining groundwater sources.

I have worked on various projects for environmental impact assessments; Coastal Conservation Planning and Watershed Assessment; inventory of stream habitats; conduct amphibian and fish surveys, and performed CEQA project monitoring and review of Stream Bed Alteration Agreements with post-project site visits.

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Approximately 13,000 ML of environmental water entitlements from the Barwon River near Collarenebri and the Darling River entitlements at Toorale remained in - stream and contributed to protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Barwon - Darling River system by supporting:

A flow event in Sept 2016 triggered access to Commonwealth allocations and a total 794 ML of Commonwealth environmental water contributed to in - stream flows, protecting and restoring ecosystem functions and aquatic habitats in the Warrego River system by supporting:

Environmental water contributed to in - stream variable base flows in support of native fish condition and movement, native vegetation condition, hydrological connectivity and the maintenance of aquatic habitat conditions.

This practice destroys crucial wildlife habitat, threatens the health of farm communities and produces chemical run - off that contaminates local soil, streams and waterways.

Some examples include restoring funding for the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, restoration of streams and habitat, and successful passage of the 2002, 2009, and 2014 Environmental Bonds, which provide funding for state land protection and other environmental programs.

Mass Audubon is inviting the public to experience the remarkable restoration of a former Plymouth cranberry bog to its original freshwater wetland and free - flowing stream habitat, in a series of free guided walks taking place at Tidmarsh Farms Thursday evening, May 18, 6 - 8 pm; and two Saturday mornings, June 3 and June 17, both from 9 - 11 am.

This includes efforts to restore the habitat of streams and creeks so that fish can be restocked.

New research has prompted scientists to call on policymakers to plant more trees alongside upland rivers and streams, in an effort to save their habitats from the future harm of climate change.

The researchers conclude that improved monitoring and access to water withdrawal and streamflow data are needed to ensure protection of streams as drinking water sources and valuable habitat in the future.

More than half of the coho's stream habitats — and a massive 90 per cent in central California — are on private property.

However, most of the land surrounding coho streams in California and Oregon is timber country, and if the coho is to recover there will have to be changes in logging practices to protect stream habitats, she says.

Similarly, said Fremier, salmon can be creating new stream habitats that encourage the rise of new salmon species.

Even several species such as the red shiner and sand shiner, which were thought to be plentiful, are declining as a result of reduced stream habitat, according to Perkin, who was the lead researcher for the study and is now an assistant professor at Texas A&M University.

Pasmans had long been aware of threats to amphibians, whose habitat — moist woodlands, ponds, and streams — makes them vulnerable to development and water pollution.

Headwater streams, which provide the coldest available habitat in many areas, are often assumed to be the ultimate refuges for coldwater species, but many of these species are also acid - sensitive — and many headwaters of the southern Appalachian region are already too acid to support them.

The researchers focused on streams draining seven national forests in the southern Appalachian region, first mapping out how much of the area's current habitat is suitable for acid - and heat - sensitive aquatic species such as the native brook trout.

Researchers believe the reasons for these dramatic changes are likely to be down to a range of factors that affect stream habitats when trees are lost.

«Proper management, protection and restoration of these riparian areas will improve water quality, lower in - stream temperatures, improve aquatic habitat and fish community integrity.»

Through hands - on learning that included testing the pH level of the local stream, creating habitats for local animal species, and maintaining a history trail, students bolstered their science and math skills while contributing to a cleaner and greener community.

In freshwater applications, they are best employed in rheophilic habitats where the fish need a constant unidirectional flow of water to simulate their natural ecosystems — for example, the Congo (Zaire) River and the up - stream habitats of the Asian hillstream regions.

This rare habitat, comprised of a fresh water stream, coastal lagoon / wetland, and riparian woodland, provided respite from the long dry summers for a diverse array of species including the island fox.

Removal of engineered riprap (boulders) from the stream banks and reintroduction of large woody debris to enhance aquatic habitat.

More recently, a partnership with www.explore.org has seen the development of a network of remote video cameras that stream live high definition video from orca habitat to the Internet.

Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities such as playing golf, biking through the vineyards, visiting a colony of gannet seabirds, a tour of the Cape Kidnappers sheep and cattle ranch, fly fishing on local streams and visiting a kiwi habitat in search of New Zealand's famous flightless birds.

India's natural prowess - its dense forests, green hills, fresh streams, flower - filled valleys and bamboo thickets double up as a natural habitat of the rarest of the rare plant and animal species.

I meet urban farmers who teach women from a homeless shelter and inner - city kids to grow healthy food on remediated vacant lots; advocates for sustainable transportation who tirelessly attend hearings and planning meetings; members of community land trusts that provide affordable housing; and conservation land trusts that preserve ecosystems and habitats acre by acre, stream by stream.

Warmer stream temperatures, increased risk of habitat - damaging flooding, and reduced summer streamflows are expected to reduce suitable habitat by 47 percent for native fish like trout and salmon.

Future changes in air temperature and precipitation are also projected to change stream temperature, which will impact the health and habitats of local ecosystems — more than many people realize.

Altered fish communities: Warmer lakes and streams will certainly provide more habitat for warmwater species as conditions in northern reaches of the basin become more suitable for warmwater fish and as lakes and streams are vacated by cool - and coldwater species.91 Habitat for coldwater fish, though not expected to disappear, will shrink substantially, though it could also expand in some areas, such as Lake Superior.

Example recommendations include: create dedicated funding streams for green infrastructure; incentivize the planting of native and regionally - appropriate plants, protection of habitats, and the increase of biodiversity; and encourage the inclusion of climate change assessments in green space planning, including at the regional level.

Check out how mountaintop removal coal mining has destroyed over one - half million acres of forest habitat, AND has buried over 2,000 miles of headwater streams.

The more water that flows out of the mountains earlier, the more likely that reservoir capacity may not meet competing demands for hydropower and stream flow to support salmon.11 Lower water levels and warmer water temperatures in summer degrade stream habitat for salmon in the Northwest.

Working together with more than 45,000 landowners and 3,000 conservation partners, the Program has successfully restored over 1,000,000 acres of wetland habitat; 3,000,000 acres of upland habitat and 11,000 miles of streams.

Instead of mulling about in forests and streams, they have recognised that isolated pieces of landscape hold the habitats of long - gone communities in many places worldwide.

The result is an increase in the severity and frequency of floods, the displacement and destruction of habitat for fish and other water dependent species, and a decrease in base flows in our streams and water in our aquifers.

Preferred habitat: low wet woods, river bottoms, along streams, bottomland + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 50 to 75 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Nut is eaten by birds, Fox Squirrel, Gray Squirrel, opossum, raccoon, and Peccary + + + + Note: this tree needs quite a bit of room to grow and is a very messy tree so many prefer to use it on more distant region of properties

Synonym: Salix nigra + + + + Preferred habitat: wet soils, bank of rivers and streams, marshes + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: provides nesting habitat and cover; willows supply browsing food for deer and rabbits; several species of birds use tender willow buds and twigs for food; honeybees are attracted to willows in the spring for their nectar + + + + Note: this tree can be aggressive and can cause problems if it is used inappropriately.

Bill Dotzler, a state senator who helped the TPC gain the necessary initial funding, is hopeful about their potential: «You almost get a trifecta with this — you clean the streams, you provide habitat for pheasants and other wildlife and you produce an alternative fuel... It's not going to be the whole answer, but I think burning the native plants could be an important part of the whole puzzle.»

Preferred habitat: swamps, wetlands, banks of streams, bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: poorly drained clay soils

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, edges of streams, river bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous with red and yellow fall colors + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 6 to 10 feet + + + + Wildlife value: flowers attract many pollinators and birds eat the fruit; Henry's Elfin Butterfly larvae and Spring Azurre Butterfly larvae use leaves as food source

Preferred habitat: fields, along streams, in and on edge of open woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: dormant in winter + + + + Soil conditions: loam, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 2 to 3 feet + + + + Wildlife value: larval food plant for family of butterflies called heliconians, and toxic properties of plant tissue serve to protect the butterflies from predators; feeds the spring caterpillars of the pretty Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

Preferred habitat: along streams, edges of woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial sun + + + + Plant spacing: 5 to 6 feet + + + + Wildlife value: the fruit is a favorite of many birds; in summer its thick foliage provides good escape and shelter cover, as well as nesting sites, hark often used in nest building; fruit attracts the following birds: Mourning Dove; Red - bellied and Red - headed Woodpeckers, Eastern Kingbird; Blue Jay, Great Crested Flycatcher, Tufted Titmouse, Mockingbird, Gray Catbird, Brown Thrasher, American Robin, Wood, Hermit, Gray - cheeked, and Swanson's Thrushes, Eastern Bluebird, Red - eyed Virea, Yellow - breasted Chat, House and Fox Sparrows, Orchard and Northern Orioles, Scarlet and Summer Tanagers, Cardinal, Purple Finch, American Goldfinch, Rufous - sided Towhee

Preferred habitat: fields, edges of woods, along streams + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, bright yellow leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: partial to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Hairstreak Butterfly larvae eat foliage + + + + Note: all parts of plant are toxic

Plutonic Power's run - of - river projects have been located on streams with natural waterfalls that act as barriers for fish, thus greatly minimizing negative impacts on fish and wildlife habitat.

Rosy's garden, her first ever show garden, was designed to draw attention to the plight of the last 200 natural chalk streams around the world, streams such as the River Test which provide a perfectly balanced habitat for insects, water plants, mammals such as water voles and otters, fish, crayfish and birds.