Use of diatoms for developing nutrient criteria for rivers and streams: A Biological Condition Gradient approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.08.048
Abstract: Abstract Nutrient enrichment is one of the most important causes of ecological impairment in surface waters. More effective management of this problem is constrained by a lack of nutrient criteria that link phosphorus and nitrogen… read more here.
Keywords: nutrient criteria; condition gradient; use diatoms; approach ... See more keywords
Characterizing benthic macroinvertebrate and algal biological condition gradient models for California wadeable Streams, USA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106618
Abstract: Abstract The Biological Condition Gradient (BCG) is a conceptual model that describes changes in aquatic communities under increasing levels of anthropogenic stress. The BCG helps decision-makers connect narrative water quality goals (e.g., maintenance of natural… read more here.
Keywords: index; biological condition; wadeable streams; condition ... See more keywords