Adding wood to streams benefits brook trout
Trout fishing is a popular pastime around the world. Most trout species are known to put up a good fight on the line and are valued for their table fare. […]
The importance of macroinvertebrates in freshwater streams
Clean water is vital for maintaining healthy aquatic habitats. As areas become more developed, the impacts can be seen on the water quality of freshwater ecosystems. When it rains, pollutants […]
Protecting native brook trout by isolating them from brown trout
In many coldwater streams in North America, nonnative trout are replacing native trout populations through hybridization, competition, and predation. Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis; Figure 1) are a species native to […]
Brown trout use restored stream habitat during winter
Due to degraded habitat and poor water quality throughout North America, stream restoration projects are becoming increasingly widespread. These projects frequently focus on restoring riparian and stream habitat, stabilizing streambanks […]
