Start Date
15-11-2024 2:29 PM
End Date
15-11-2024 2:37 PM
Description
This project investigates water quality and aquatic invertebrate habitat health in the Wright State Woods, aiming to assess current conditions and implement targeted conservation strategies. Using indicators such as dissolved oxygen, nutrient concentrations, and the presence of sensitive macroinvertebrates (e.g., mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies), the team evaluates stream health. Data collection follows established protocols, including EPT indexing and seasonal surveys. Conservation recommendations include stream aeration maintenance, removal of non-native vegetation, soil inoculation, and the construction of rain gardens and green roofs to reduce runoff.
Repository Citation
Blevins, Dillynn; Ratnavelu, Bhavishya; Stetz, Lauren; and Walls, Corey, "Invertebrates as Indicators of Water Quality in the Runkle Woods" (2024). Runkle Woods Symposia. 9.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/woods_symposium/2024/novermber16/9
Invertebrates as Indicators of Water Quality in the Runkle Woods
This project investigates water quality and aquatic invertebrate habitat health in the Wright State Woods, aiming to assess current conditions and implement targeted conservation strategies. Using indicators such as dissolved oxygen, nutrient concentrations, and the presence of sensitive macroinvertebrates (e.g., mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies), the team evaluates stream health. Data collection follows established protocols, including EPT indexing and seasonal surveys. Conservation recommendations include stream aeration maintenance, removal of non-native vegetation, soil inoculation, and the construction of rain gardens and green roofs to reduce runoff.
