Stream ecosystems change with urban development
General Information Product
143
National Water-Quality Assessment Program
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Abstract
The healthy condition of the physical living space in a natural stream—defined by unaltered hydrology (streamflow), high diversity of habitat features, and natural water chemistry—supports diverse biological communities with aquatic species that are sensitive to disturbances.
In a highly degraded urban stream, the poor condition of the physical living space—streambank and tree root damage from altered hydrology, low diversity of habitat, and inputs of chemical contaminants—contributes to biological communities with low diversity and high tolerance to disturbance.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Stream ecosystems change with urban development |
| Series title | General Information Product |
| Series number | 143 |
| DOI | 10.3133/gip143 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Water Quality Assessment Program |
| Description | 1 p.: 17 x 11 inches |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 1 |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |