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Investigator(s): R. E. DeWalt and B. Heinold, Illinois Natural History Survey
Ephemeroptera (mayflies), Plecoptera (stoneflies), and Trichoptera (caddisflies) (EPT) contain environmentally sensitive aquatic fauna, and are indicators of water quality. Our objective is to document EPT species richness and community structure in a pristine drainage in GRSM, namely Abrams Creek. These data will provide an example of high quality EPT communities in the region and serve as a comparison to impaired waters. Additionally, we will provide locations for disturbance sensitive species and suggest management practices to promote their continued survival. EPT specimens will be collected at two-week intervals using ultraviolet light traps May 20 through August 1, 2001 at 8-10 comparable locations.
Dr. R. Edward DeWalt, Asst. Research Scientist
Illinois Natural History Survey
Natural Resources Bldg, Rm. 296a
607 E. Peabody Dr.
Champaign IL 61820
e-mail: edewalt@inhs.uiuc.edu
office phone: 217-244-7515
FAX: 217-333-4949
cell phone (during field season 1 April - 15 June): 217-840-0636
personal homepage: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/~edewalt/my_home.html
INHS EPT web page with searchable Plecoptera database: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/cbd/EPT/index.html
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