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Evaluation of fish populations and relative abundance within Pools A, B and C of the Kissimmee River: Possible responses to the Pool B demonstration project

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Date Issued:
1997
Summary:
Channelization of the Kissimmee River from 1962 to 1971 altered the natural hydrology of the river/floodplain system. Results of construction of the C-38 canal included loss of continuous flow of water and loss of floodplain habitat which adversely impacted the fish community. In 1984 the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) constructed the Pool B demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility of a planned restoration project. To evaluate success of the demonstration project in enhancing the Pool B fish fauna, a hoop net sampling program was conducted in 1996. The data suggest that black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) and other sport species in Pool B are benefiting from habitat enhancements resulting from the demonstration project. Additional analysis distinguishes black crappie as the only centrarchid sampled that maintains activity during nocturnal hours. Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) were most active during May sampling when water temperatures were optimal for spawning.
Title: Evaluation of fish populations and relative abundance within Pools A, B and C of the Kissimmee River: Possible responses to the Pool B demonstration project.
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Name(s): Miller, Daniel E.
Florida Atlantic University, Degree Grantor
Courtenay, Walter R. Jr., Thesis Advisor
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Issuance: monographic
Date Issued: 1997
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 61 p.
Language(s): English
Summary: Channelization of the Kissimmee River from 1962 to 1971 altered the natural hydrology of the river/floodplain system. Results of construction of the C-38 canal included loss of continuous flow of water and loss of floodplain habitat which adversely impacted the fish community. In 1984 the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) constructed the Pool B demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility of a planned restoration project. To evaluate success of the demonstration project in enhancing the Pool B fish fauna, a hoop net sampling program was conducted in 1996. The data suggest that black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) and other sport species in Pool B are benefiting from habitat enhancements resulting from the demonstration project. Additional analysis distinguishes black crappie as the only centrarchid sampled that maintains activity during nocturnal hours. Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) were most active during May sampling when water temperatures were optimal for spawning.
Identifier: 9780591455458 (isbn), 15456 (digitool), FADT15456 (IID), fau:12220 (fedora)
Note(s): Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1997.
Subject(s): Fish habitat improvement--Florida--Kissimmee River
Fishes--Conservation--Florida--Kissimmee River
Fish populations--Florida--Kissimmee River--Measurement
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