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The Influence of Lithology on Stream Metabolism in Mountain Systems

Creator:

Cargill, Samantha K.

Abstract:

Physical disturbance in streams has important effects on the metabolic rates of gross primary production (GPP) and ecosystem respiration (ER). Underlying lithology can control sediment size, amount, and evolution in the stream, influencing substrate stability and its effect on benthic organisms. We assessed the patterns of disturbance and recovery of...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Variation in the timing of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) migration and spawning relative to river discharge and temperature

Creator:

LovellFord, Rachel M.

Abstract:

Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) migration and spawning are unique components of the salmon life cycle because they require synchrony of behavior with other individuals as well as with acceptable fluvial conditions. As with other organisms that exhibit group mating behavior, it is likely that environmental cues trigger coho salmon movement...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Present-day and future contributions of glacier melt to the Upper Middle Fork Hood River : implications for water management

Creator:

Phillippe, Jeff

Abstract:

Glaciers are effective reservoirs because they moderate variations in runoff and supply reliable flow during drought periods. Thus, there needs to be a clear understanding of the influence of glacier runoff at both the basin and catchment scale. The objectives of this study were to quantify the late summer contributions...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis