Sentences with phrase «stream habitat for»

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.

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.

Restoring forests and improving water quality for human consumption or stream habitat for aquatic animals after a fire is costly, said Sankey, but it may be something water municipalities in the west need to prepare for.

Not exact matches

For more than a century, a cold - water stream that previously meandered through coastal Plymouth to Massachusetts Bay was diverted to support the cranberry farm's operations, thereby reducing rich and diverse wetland habitats.

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.

The mangrove forests along tropical and subtropical coastlines provide myriad benefits: They buffer against waves and wind, inhibit erosion, create habitat for wildlife and fish, and prevent saltwater intrusion into rivers and streams.

In surveying Kansas» streams and rivers, the researchers discovered numerous small dams that do not allow enough habitat for the fish to complete their reproductive cycles.

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.

Albert's towhee, an inconspicuous little brown bird, looked to be a good candidate for extinction 50 years ago: it depended on the moist strips along desert streams for habitat, and irrigation, ranching and urbanisation were rapidly destroying its homes.

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.

To help wildlife, the report calls for habitat restoration and wildlife management approaches that can help shield species from extreme heat, such as stream - shading vegetation to help cool waters and protect fish.

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.

Climate change will also increase precipitation and raise water temperatures, which could eliminate suitable spawning habitat for salmon and wash away their eggs and fry from spawning streams, killing the young.

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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.

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.

While students learn about water cycles, pollination, waste streams and biodiversity in the classroom, the tangible benefits are experienced as they walk through sustainable buildings and outdoor courtyards, designed to provide healthy habitats for humans.

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.

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.

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: 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: coastal woods, swamp, about lakes, along woodland streams + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous to almost evergreen, leaves turn purple in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 4 feet + + + + Wildlife value: good cover for wildlife and seed source

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.

For example, under BC's Riparian Areas Regulation (or RAR), development should be set back from fish bearing streams and lakes, to ensure that no harm to fish habitat results.

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.

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.