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Stream flow diversion manipulation

Subcategory: hydrologic manipulation
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Artificial reduction of stream flow using rock and sand bag dams with plastic tube diversions to simulate low-flow conditions in mountain streams.

Typical Equipment

  • rocks
  • sand bags
  • 10 cm plastic tubing
  • 5 L bucket

Output Measurements

  • flow rate
  • percent flow reduction

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

student_paper

Effect of a reduction in mountain stream flow on the diversity and quantity of benthic macroinvertebrates and the abundance of algae

2008introducing