Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Leetown Science Center (LSC, Kearneysville) | Format: URL
www.lsc.usgs.gov — Freshwater bivalves, which are among the most threatened animals in North America, present significant challenges to conservation biologists that attempt to maintain ecological and evolutionary processes within and among populations. Effective management of this rare fauna is often complicated because inadequate information exists for More...
Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC, LaCrosse) | Format: URL
www.umesc.usgs.gov — Fingernail clams (Sphaeriidae) and mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are important food sources for fish and migrating waterfowl in the Upper Mississippi River (UMR). An empirical model is being tested to determine its ability to confidently identify preferred areas for fingernail clams in UMR Pools 7 and 8. The intended result of this model is to provide More...