Benthic Macroinvertebrates and Habitat Measures Related to the McCoy-Linn Dam Site in Spring Creek, Centre County, PA

by Bridget Reheard

While dam removal has accelerated across the US in the interest of reducing human safety hazards and restoring stream integrity, few studies have evaluated long-term effects. We selected the former McCoy-Linn Dam site (Spring Creek, Centre County, Pennsylvania) to analyze long-term response of habitat and benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages. Outcomes of this study will help inform monitoring programs that seek to evaluate the effects of dam removal on stream ecosystems. 

Major: 
Wildlife and Fisheries Science / Geosciences
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
C. Paola Ferreri
Poster Number: 
51809