by
Rosanne Hessmiller
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published
Dec 02, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:33 PM
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filed under:
Aquatics and WLFW,
WLFW,
Aquatic ecosystems,
Sediment,
Conservation Practices,
Riparian Forest Buffer (CP391),
No-Till Practices (CP329),
Critical Area Planting (CP342),
Conservation Cover (CP327),
Riparian Herbaceous Cover (CP390),
Access Control (CP472),
Stream Crossing (CP578),
Stream Habitat Improvement and Management (CP395),
Aquatics
Rivers and streams are the lifeblood of our environment, home to a stunning array of wildlife, from fish and amphibians to the aquatic insects that form the foundation of the food chain. However, these ecosystems are under growing threat from sedimentation and siltation. When excess soil and fine particles wash into waterways, they cloud the water, smother habitats, and disrupt the delicate balance that sustains aquatic life. The consequences ripple throughout the food chain, from the tiniest insects to the largest fish, threatening sensitive species like the Eastern hellbender and endangering fisheries.
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