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A Landscape Approach for Assessing Fish Sensitivity to Stream Drying and Refuge Use

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Rieger, Elizabeth. 2024. University of Wyoming ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. num. 31762888.

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Intermittency, or the expansion and contraction of surface water, is a natural phenomenon in many streams and results in periods of time when portions of the stream are dry. However, the frequency of stream drying is increasing due to climate change and human water diversion. When stream drying occurs, drought refuges or areas that continue to retain water and buffer fish from the effects of drying become important for survival and persistence. I evaluated sensitivity, exposure, and vulnerability of 50 fish species to the effects of stream drying. I found that species vary in their sensitivity to streamflow magnitude and permanence, aligning with species traits, but not all species are exposed to or threatened by projected changes [...]

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Rieger, Elizabeth
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North Central CASC

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  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • North Central CASC

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