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A geographical framework for assessing longitudinal patterns in stream habitat and fish distribution

Creator:

Torgersen, Christian E.

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New approaches are needed to quantify and understand spatial patterns of stream fishes and their environment. Concepts in riverine ecology emphasize the importance of thermal zones and gradual longitudinal changes in physical habitat and biota, but little is known about spatial variability within the river continuum. I present a conceptual...

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Experiments and Observations on How Changes in Riparian Forests Affect Light and Stream Ecosystems

Creator:

Swartz, Allison G.

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Riparian zones are ecotones between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Processes in streams are strongly influenced by riparian forest communities, age, stage and structure. Temperate forests across much of North America, including riparian areas, are recovering from historic land clearing with many stands in the stem-exclusion phase of development in which...

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Dissertation

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relationship with the forest and watershed in the Blue River region and were forced to cede this land to the
Integrating solute transport, metabolism and processing in stream ecosystems

Creator:

González Pinzón, Ricardo A.

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After three decades of active research coupling hydrology and stream ecology, the connection among solute transport, metabolism and processing is still unresolved. These knowledge gaps obscure the functioning of stream ecosystems and how those ecosystems interact with other landscape processes. We must resolve these challenges to wisely manage water resources,...

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. Harvey for their guidance during my field and lab research work. I thank my graduate council