Sand Creek characterization study for Oncorhynchus clarkii virginalis (Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout), Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado
McGee BN, Todd AS, Terry KA. 2019. Sand Creek characterization study for Oncorhynchus clarkii virginalis (Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout), Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado. Scientific Investigations Report 2019–5061. U.S. Geological Survey. Reston, Virginia
Sand Creek, a perennial stream basin on the northern perimeter of GRSA, was evaluated in this report to determine if its watershed could provide abundant suitable habitat for a robust and sustainable population of RGCT (fig. 1). This study was designed to characterize current physical and biological conditions of waterbodies and streams within the Sand Creek watershed, from headwaters to lower terminus near the dune field, so wildlife managers can determine the likelihood of success if Sand Creek were to be reclaimed for RGCT, and to help wildlife managers define the scope of the potential treatment zone
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- McGee, B.; Todd, A.; Terry, K.
- Date of Issue
- 2019
- Publisher
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Units
- GRSA
- Keywords
- bathymetry, fish management, reclamation, restoration, trout biology