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Stream flow diversion manipulation — RMBL Knowledge Commons

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Stream flow diversion manipulation

Subcategory: hydrologic manipulation

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

Local Knowledge Graph (Top 13 entities)

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Knowledge graph centered on Stream flow diversion manipulation with 13 nodes and 33 connections. Top connected: species diversity, benthic sampling, benthic algae, Chlorophyll-a extraction and fluorometric analysis, Stream quality assessment.

Method synopsis

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

Synthesized from method descriptions across 1 paper using this protocol.

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

Species Studied With This Protocol

benthic algae

1 paper