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Structure, Function, & Importance of Lotic Systems

Milwaukee River Watershed

1.  Background Information

What is a Lotic Ecosystem?

How is a lotic ecosystem different from a lentic ecosystem.

Hydrologic Cycle

The River Continuum Concept

What is a quality stream and why is stream quality so important?

2.  Physical Properties

Hydrology

Channels and Habitats

Watershed Area and Stream Ordering

Temperature

Turbidity

3.  Chemical Properties

Dissolved Gases

Dissolved Solids (TDS)

4.  Riparian Zone

What is the Riparian Zone?

Why are riparian zones important?

Characteristic riparian zone types

5.  Biological

Stream Community Types / Structure

Fish communities

Aquatic invertebrate communities

Other

6.  Glossary

 

1.  Historical Perspective

2.  Current and Recent Conditions

3.  Map of the Milwaukee River Watershed

4.  Tributary List

5.  Species List and Location of Occurrence

Stream Quality Indicators

1.  Habitat

2.  Water Quality

3.  Invertebrates

4.  Fish