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River-dependent bird species as potential indicators of ecosystem response to removal of dams on the Elwha River, Washington

Creator:

Blackie, Barbara

Abstract:

If two dams on the Elwha River are removed, the ecosystem will be open to the downstream flow of sediments and the upstream flow of marine nutrients in the form of anadromous fish. Nutrient enrichment may influence trophic dynamics of the entire ecosystem, extending beyond the aquatic boundary. I assessed...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis