JDJCSET | Conservation Biology Service Learning Poster Session
Aquatic Survey At Clarks River and Hwy 94
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Fisheries and Aquatic Biology
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Wildlife Biology
3rd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
3rd Student Major
Fisheries and Aquatic Biology
4th Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
4th Student Major
Conservation Law
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Aquatic ecosystems and wetlands provide many ecosystem services and habitat for a multitude of wildlife. Aquatic surveys provide an insight into the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Our goal was to conduct a multi-week aquatic survey of the Clark’s River at Highway 94 outside of Murray Kentucky. One-hour surveys were conducted over the course of six weeks utilizing electrofishing gear and dip nets. An excess of 1700 fish, 6 Northern Water Snakes, and 3 Crayfish were collected and identified. Many other aquatic species were seen however, not collected or identified. Out of the species that were collected and identified, a few of the species were identified as being an indicator species. Survey data was turned over to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Services to help aid in small stream and wetland conservation efforts. Overall the aquatic survey was a success.
Fall Scholars Week 2022 Event
Conservation Biology Service Learning Poster Session
Aquatic Survey At Clarks River and Hwy 94
Aquatic ecosystems and wetlands provide many ecosystem services and habitat for a multitude of wildlife. Aquatic surveys provide an insight into the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Our goal was to conduct a multi-week aquatic survey of the Clark’s River at Highway 94 outside of Murray Kentucky. One-hour surveys were conducted over the course of six weeks utilizing electrofishing gear and dip nets. An excess of 1700 fish, 6 Northern Water Snakes, and 3 Crayfish were collected and identified. Many other aquatic species were seen however, not collected or identified. Out of the species that were collected and identified, a few of the species were identified as being an indicator species. Survey data was turned over to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Services to help aid in small stream and wetland conservation efforts. Overall the aquatic survey was a success.