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Developing consistent region-wide information to ensure enough water for people and wildlife.
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Stream habitats for this project were classified using six primary attributes: size, gradient, temperature, hydrology, buffering capacity, and confinement.
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This study developed a mapped classification system for stream and river systems in the Appalachian LCC region to inform conservation planning for aquatic biodiversity. Stream habitats were classified using six primary attributes: size, gradient, temperature, hydrology, buffering capacity, and confinement. Information on each variable was based on extensive data compiled or modeled. Variable classes were then combined to yield a regional taxonomy.
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Unifying state-based stream classifications into a single consistent system, principal investigators at The Nature Conservancy developed a hierarchical classification system and map for stream and river systems for the Appalachian LCC that represents the region’s natural flowing-water aquatic habitats. This river classification information is needed to develop and implement instream flow standards and management recommendations so that environmental flows can become integral to all water management decisions from the onset.The study includes a report describing the methods used to evaluate and develop the classification system, a literature review of existing stream classifications, and a GIS stream data set. The...
Categories: Data,
Project;
Tags: Applications and Tools,
Conservation Plan/Design/Framework,
Data Acquisition and Development,
Data Management and Integration,
Datasets/Database, All tags...
Informing Conservation Delivery,
LCC Network Science Catalog,
Map,
Project,
Report,
Training/Outreach/Workshop,
User Manual,
biota,
boundaries,
completed,
environment,
geoscientificInformation,
inlandWaters, Fewer tags
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Request for Applications for the Stream Classification Project
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