Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 526 g
Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 526 g
ISBN: 978-1-138-11251-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The editors explore how to determine reference streams in each ecoregion and subecoregion with specific indices of health. They provide field methods for monitoring and sampling invertebrates and laboratory methods for subsampling. The work focuses on the application of the EPA’s Rapid Bioassessment Protocol (RBP) but suggests various techniques that can be used to improve sampling protocols and quality control, where necessary. It also includes general listings of health classifications, appendices of more than 300 streams that have been sampled, and a GIS method for designating the reference condition for purposes of comparison in each ecological unit.
Although the EPA’s RBP Manual is considered to be the standard of information on the types of metrics that can be used, this book explores, from a state regulatory standpoint, the practical development of such a system to begin compliance with critical sections of the Clean Water Act. A compendium of information about prioritizing those streams and small rivers requiring analysis, this book contains guidelines on the assessment of streams in a particular ecoregion and sampling streams that are at least impaired as points of comparison. It supplies guidance for the production of other rapid bioassessment tools customized to various ecoregions and subecoregions.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction. Reference Conditions: Selection of Regional Reference Sites. Assessing Impact Using the Synoptic Approach. Data Sources and Preprocessing. Field and Laboratory Methods. Data Analysis. An Unbiased Approach to Creating Reference Conditions. Biotic Index Development. The Numerical Ranking System. Fixed-Count Subsampling and Bootstrap Resampling: An Evaluation. Is the Representative Stream Reach Really "Representative"? Analysis through Examination of QA/QC Samples. A Final Assessment of Rapid Bioassessment. Incorporating Rapid Bioassessment into the Regulatory Structure.
