Aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Grand Calumet River
Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science
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By: Laurel L. Last and Richard L. Whitman
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Abstract
The Grand Calumet River is potential habitat for a rich community of aquatic macroinvertebrates. Historical surveys of these organisms have been limited to post-industrialization of the Calumet Region; but because river habitats and conditions prior to industrialization have been described, past macroinvertebrate composition can be inferred. In the past 20 years, several surveys have been conducted in the Grand Calumet that have focused on a limited area, but when these studies are amassed the information available covers much of the river. In this paper, the aquatic macroinvertebrate communities in the river are described, and options for restoration are discussed. Many of the macroinvertebrates present are indicators of high levels of pollution, but a few pollution-sensitive species have been found. There is evidence, however, that the sediment quality has improved since the 1960's, likely due to pollution controls that have been put into place. Restoration opportunities should consider the macroinvertebrate community and the potential to improve sediment habitat without damaging the community structure.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Aquatic macroinvertebrates of the Grand Calumet River |
| Series title | Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science |
| Volume | 108-109 |
| Issue | 1-4 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Indiana Academy of Science |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 37 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science |
| First page | 45 |
| Last page | 81 |
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