Heavy metals structure benthic communities in Colorado mountain streams

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Research indicates that pollution from heavy metals has a significant impact on macroinvertebrate spatial patterns, based on studies conducted at several river sites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Mayfly populations were the most sensitive to heavy metals, with populations declining by more than 75% in areas of moderate contamination.

Colorado, Soil pollution, Soils, Rocky Mountains, Heavy metals, Mountain ecology, May-flies, Mayflies

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Ecological research for aquatic science and environmental restoration in south Florida

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An overview is presented on the Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades restoration project in Florida, focusing on the partnership between resource management and scientific research. Topics include the environmental effects of nutrient loading, biotic variables, algal bloom frequencies, floodplain ecology, turbidity and storm water runoff.

Florida, Methods, Water-supply, Water supply, Environmental policy research, Aquatic ecology, Everglades, Floodplain ecology, Restoration ecology, Kissimmee River, Okeechobee Waterway

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An assessment of ecosystem services: water flow regulation and hydroelectric power production

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A model is presented depicting water flow for the Three Gorges Hydroelectric Power Plant in the Yangtze River region, China. Topics include monetary and electricity production gains corresponding to water flow control.

China, Hydroelectric power plants, Dams, Yangtze River, Valley ecology, Three Gorges Dam, China

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