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.
The research maps the loss
of stream habitat for many small fish in the Great Plains region and attributes it to declining groundwater sources.
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.
Not exact matches
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.