Prairie Creek report
Mushet D. 1990. Prairie Creek report. Humboldt State University
This paper reports methods and results of sampling at Prairie Creek (Redwood State and National Parks) by students in a Fisheries class at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California. The creek is noted as 'one of the most pristine creeks in northern California.' Collected at 6 study sites, the data cover physical and chemical characteristics (water temperature, specific conductivity, pH, alkalinity, and hardness), morphological and flow characteristics, substrate size distributions, and invertebrate diversity and distribution. Study purposes are to examine Prairie Creek in light of a 'River continuum concept' and to look for relationships between observed conditions and construction of the upstream Highway 101 Bypass. The conclusion states that study results support the river continuum hypothesis and are not conclusive with regard to the bypass. Illustrations include stream cross sections and graphs of pebble size distribution by habitat type (pool, riffle, transition); the 3-page appendix lists the aquatic invertebrates found.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Mushet, David
- Date of Issue
- 1990-12-03
- Publisher
- Humboldt State University
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- 1980, Alkalinity, Animal Studies, Aquatic Sciences, Biodiversity, biotic communities, Checklist, Conductivity, Construction, Distribution, Environmental Impact, Fisheries 320 Course, Grain Size, Habitats, Highway 101 bypass, HSU, Humboldt State University, Invertebrates, pH, Prairie Creek, Prairie Creek Bibliography, River Channel, River Continuum Concept, Rivers, Streams, Substrate, Water hardness, Water Quality, Water Temperature