Ecological Characterization of Salmon Habitat Restoration Efforts for Abandoned Gravel Pits, Yakima River, WA
Ecological Characterization of Salmon Habitat Restoration Efforts for Abandoned Gravel Pits, Yakima River, WA
Research Objectives - to examine:
Study Location
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Pre project ingress
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Methods
Water Quality Sampling Protocol
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Substrate
Aquatic Vegetation
Stage, Inlet and Outlet Discharge
Salmon Presence
Habitat Types
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Large Woody Debris
Analysis
Results
Results
Hansen Ponds
I-90 Ponds
Hansen Inlet/Outlet & Yakima River Discharges
Hydrologic Connectivity: Discussion
Results
Seasonal significant differences between I-90 and Hansen Ponds
Temperature
Dissolved Oxygen Concentration
Specific Conductivity
pH
Turbidity
Aquatic Vegetation
Site Comparison: Discussion
Results
Dissolved Oxygen Concentration
Specific Conductivity
Sedimentation rates and organic content
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Habitat Comparison: Discussion
Summary
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Conclusion and Management Recommendations
Acknowledgements
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