Trends in Benthic Macroinvertebrate and Water Quality Across Lakes and Streams in the North Coast and Cascades Network
Project ID: P23AC02061
Federal Agency: National Park Service Partner Institution: Western Washington University Fiscal Year: 2023
Initial Funding: $87,680
Total Funding: $87,680
Project Type: Research Principal Investigator: Strecker, Angela Agreement Technical Representative: Lofgren, Rebecca
Abstract: This project will generate a better understanding of the ecological condition and trends of many high elevation mountain lakes, lakes and streams in the Pacific Northwest using BMI as indicators. The project leverages the use of an extensive long-term monitoring data set to produce results for improved management of these significant mountain lake systems for fisheries and recreational purposes, and to provide insights on environmental changes. The project provides educational and employment opportunities for these students to analyze large water quality and BMI data sets, gain experience in conservation management issues and monitoring methodologies, and data reporting. Project results will be available to the public and to the scientific community.