INHS Reports, March 2017: Environmental factors affecting growth rates of popular sportfish in the Illinois River

DeBoer, Jason; Solomon, Levi

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Title

INHS Reports, March 2017: Environmental factors affecting growth rates of popular sportfish in the Illinois River

Author(s)

• DeBoer, Jason
• Solomon, Levi

Issue Date

2017-03

Keyword(s)

• fish
• Illinois River

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

For centuries, Midwestern rivers have been degraded by urban development, agricultural and navigational practices, and invasive species. These disturbances have clearly changed the structure and function of rivers by introducing pollutants, altering animal communities and habitats, and disconnecting river channels from floodplains. Although social and political actions have improved water quality during the past 50 years, lasting changes to river infrastructure still persist. Despite decades of restoration and mitigation efforts, most Midwestern rivers still suffer the persistent effects of humankind’s conquering legacy.

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

INHS Reports no. 415 (03)

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

Handle URL

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/114546

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Illinois Natural History Survey

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Copyright 2017, University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

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