Predictive quality of macroinvertebrate ? habitat associations in lower navigation pools of the Mississippi River

Anderson, R. V.; Day, David M.

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“…Some studies have examined the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in the main channel of a large river : Russian Rivers (Zhadin & Gerd 1961), the River Tisza in Hungary (Ferencz 1974 a, b), the River St Lawrence (Vincent & Vaillancourt 1978), the River Mississippi (Wells & Demas 1979, Andersen & Day 1986, the River Rhône (Gaschignard et al 1983), the River Rhine (Sopp 1983), the River Main (Schleuter & Tittizer 1988). The most obvious differences have been found between the channel and the riparian systems (banks).…”

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Importance of microhabitat characteristics in the macrobenthos microdistribution of a large river reach

Bournaud

Tachet

Berly

et al. 1998

Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim.

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1. The importance of microhabitat characteristics for macroinvertebrate microdistribution was studied within a reach of the main channel of the Upper Rhône River (France). 9 locations (3 on the left hand side, 3 across the middle, and 3 on the right hand side) were sampled twice on two dates (as duplicates in June and July 1982). From 19 variables, including substratum and hydraulic parameters, 14 were selected to describe the physical habitat of each location. 47 macroinvertebrate species were collected by means of dredging with a modified Rallier du Baty dredge. The habitat-fauna co-structure was studied using co-inertia analysis.2. The river reach was transversally asymmetrical : shallow on one side (up to 2.80 m) with coarse sediments rich in periphyton, and much deeper on the other side (up to 4.80 m) with a gravel bottom rich in organic particles. In the middle of the channel these conditions were intermediate, but the current was stronger. Velocity and the other hydraulic parameters varied independently of the substratum characteristics. This independence is a consequence of old man-made impoundments (inherited structures) and perhaps of present paving of the substratum also.3. The macroinvertebrate fauna was closely linked to this transverse asymmetry of the reach, with the highest richness and abundance to the shallow side of the channel and the lowest species richness in the rapid central part. The most significant faunistic differences were linked i) to water depth, acting on both hydraulic parameters and periphyton (by light transmission), ii) to the inherited old bottom substratum, and iii) to a lesser extent, to the present current velocity. Importance des caractéristiques du microhabitat sur la microdistribution du macrobenthos d'une portion du Haut-Rhô-ne (France)Mots clés : fleuve, Rhône, macroinvertébrés, microdistribution, microhabitats, dragage.1. L'importance relative des caractéristiques du microhabitat sur la microdistribution du macrobenthos a été étudiée dans une portion du cours principal du Haut-Rhône (France). 9 points ont été échantillonnés 2 fois à 2 dates (juin et juillet 1982). Sur 19 variables incluant des paramètres granulométriques et hydrauliques, 14 ont été prises en compte pour décrire l'habitat physique en chaque point. 47 espèces de macroinvertébrés ont été collectées par dragage (drague Rallier du Baty modifiée). La co-structure habitat-faune a été étudiée au moyen d'une analyse de co-inertie.2. La portion de chenal étudiée présentait une asymétrie transversale avec, un côté peu profond (minimum 2,80 m) à sédiments grossiers recouverts de périphyton, et un côté plus profond (maximum 4,80 m) à sédiments graveleux riches en débris organiques. Au milieu du chenal, ces conditions étaient intermédiaires mais avec un courant plus élevé. Ainsi la vitesse du courant variait de façon indépendante des caractéristiques du substrat. Cette indépendance est une conséquence d'aménagements antérieurs (structure héritée) et, peut-être aussi, d'un pavage actuel du fond.3. La faune macroben...

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Importance of microhabitat characteristics in the macrobenthos microdistribution of a large river reach

Bournaud

Tachet

Berly

et al. 1998

Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim.

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“…4; unpublished data from three district offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). Mean annual navigation traffic on the river declined from 5400 barges in 1980 to less than 3500 barges in and 1986. During 1987, about 4000 barges annually navigated the river.…”

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“…Musculium transvelwum are filter feeders that are generally most abundant in habitats with low vegetation density and soft. silty-sandy substrates (Carlson, 1968;Gale, 1971Gale, , 1975Anderson & Day, 1986).…”

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Declining populations of the fingernail clamMusculium transversum in the upper Mississippi River

et al. 1995

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“…Community structure of phytoplankton and zooplankton is strongly influenced by TSS and connectivity with lentic areas (Wahl et al 2008, Burdis and Hoxmeier 2011, Manier 2014. Current velocity and substrate type within the channel influence the distribution of benthic invertebrates (Fremling 1960, Seagle et al 1982, Anderson and Day 1986, Dettmers et al 2001b, and connectivity with adjacent lentic areas provides important sources of invertebrate drift (Eckblad et al 1984, Sheaffer andNickum 1986b). Hydraulic traps within the river bedform, i.e., sand dunes, support the retention of macroinvertebrate drift (Gutreuter et al 2006) and provide low-velocity refuge and energetic savings for fishes feeding on drift in the main channel (Lehtinen et al 1997, Guensch et al 2001, Wildhaber et al 2003, Gaeuman and Jacobson 2007.…”

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Developing a shared understanding of the Upper Mississippi River: the foundation of an ecological resilience assessment

Bouska¹,

Houser²,

Jager³

et al. 2018

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. 2018. Developing a shared understanding of the Upper Mississippi River: the foundation of an ecological resilience assessment. Ecology and Society 23 (2) ABSTRACT. The Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) is a large and complex floodplain river ecosystem that spans the jurisdictions of multiple state and federal agencies. In support of ongoing ecosystem restoration and management by this broad partnership, we are undertaking a resilience assessment of the UMRS. We describe the UMRS in the context of an ecological resilience assessment. Our description articulates the temporal and spatial extent of our assessment of the UMRS, the relevant historical context, the valued services provided by the system, and the fundamental controlling variables that determine its structure and function. An important objective of developing the system description was to determine the simplest, adequate conceptual understanding of the UMRS. We conceptualize a simplified UMRS as three interconnected subsystems: lotic channels, lentic off-channel areas, and floodplains. By identifying controlling variables within each subsystem, we have developed a shared understanding of the basic structure and function of the UMRS, which will serve as the basis for ongoing quantitative evaluations of factors that likely contribute to the resilience of the UMRS. As we undertake the subsequent elements of a resilience assessment, we anticipate our improved understanding of interactions, feedbacks, and critical thresholds will assist natural resource managers to better recognize the system's ability to adapt to existing and new stresses.

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Predictive quality of macroinvertebrate ? habitat associations in lower navigation pools of the Mississippi River

Cited by 38 publications

References 21 publications

Importance of microhabitat characteristics in the macrobenthos microdistribution of a large river reach

Importance of microhabitat characteristics in the macrobenthos microdistribution of a large river reach

Declining populations of the fingernail clamMusculium transversum in the upper Mississippi River

Developing a shared understanding of the Upper Mississippi River: the foundation of an ecological resilience assessment

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