Major Goals and Objectives

• Develop a method to define in stream hydraulic habitat (fluvial habitat unit – FHU)
• Map low-flow and high stage floodplain units to determine spatial
  distribution and connectivity
• Use dynamic mapping to 1) relate low flow stage FHUs with Best Management Practices (BMPs) and channel geomorphology to develop structure specific ecological performance measures based on aquatic community needs; 2) determine the availability of high-stage refuge habitat at a watershed scale; and 3) complete a watershed specific ecosystem potential analysis that considers organism sources, system connectivity, and both low and high stage habitat to assess system capacity for the development of sustainable aquatic ecosystems
• Evaluate research findings to provide guidance for BMP design and placement to achieve watershed management goals established by local agencies and stakeholders along Southern Lake Michigan.

ADA Compliance Information

Some linked publications may not fully meet current ADA accessibility standards and are provided for historical and archival purposes. If you need a plain-text screen or reader-friendly version of any document on our website, please contact us and we will do our best to provide one.