Developing Conceptual Models for Assessing Benefits and Impacts of USACE Activities on Freshwater Mussel Communities

Abstract

In this report, we describe how aspects of existing freshwater mussel indices of biological integrity can be modified to fit within the planning paradigm established for developing and certifying ecological models for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planning purposes. Herein, we present examples of using freshwater mussels for biological monitoring, how to calculate their associated IBIs specific to their region of origin and their potential use in ecosystem restoration planning. Additionally, we present general conceptual models that may be used in ecological model development and environmental benefits analysis for projects that focus on freshwater mussel habitat restoration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1149084

Entities

People

  • Brook D. Herman
  • Todd D. Swannack
  • William T. Slack

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Biology
  • Drainage Basins
  • Ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Environment
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Mississippi
  • Mississippi River
  • Monitoring
  • Natural Resources
  • North America
  • Resource Management
  • United States
  • Water Quality
  • Water Resources

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Riverine Ecology