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1.
Background Information
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What is a Lotic Ecosystem? |
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How is a lotic ecosystem different
from a
lentic
ecosystem. |
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Hydrologic Cycle |
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The River Continuum Concept |
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What is a quality stream and why
is stream quality so important? |
2.
Physical
Properties
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Hydrology |
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Channels and Habitats |
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Watershed Area and Stream Ordering |
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Temperature |
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Turbidity |
3.
Chemical
Properties
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Dissolved Gases |
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Dissolved Solids (TDS) |
4.
Riparian Zone
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What is the Riparian Zone? |
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Why are riparian zones important? |
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Characteristic riparian zone types |
5.
Biological
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Stream Community Types / Structure |
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Fish communities |
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Aquatic invertebrate communities |
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Other |
6.
Glossary
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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
1. Habitat
2. Water Quality
3. Invertebrates
4. Fish
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