Landuse and Water Quality Threats to Current and Historical Cryptobranchus Alleganiensis Streams Across Multiple Ecoregions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.G. Da Silva Neto ◽  
Lori A. Williams ◽  
Charles R. Lawson ◽  
John D. Groves ◽  
T. D. BYL ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Habitat Degradation ◽  
Specific Conductivity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Eastern United States ◽  
Population Declines ◽  
Watershed Development ◽  
Cryptobranchus Alleganiensis ◽  
Salamander Species ◽  
Aquatic Contaminants

Abstract The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is a large, long-lived, and fully aquatic salamander species endemic to streams and rivers across 15 states in the Midwest and Eastern United States. Hellbender populations have experienced drastic declines due to habitat degradation, accelerated sedimentation, aquatic contaminants, and infectious diseases. Although declining water quality is often suggested as a major contributing factor to hellbender population declines, few studies have evaluated the presence of aquatic contaminants at sites with current and historical C. alleganiensis populations. We used a novel passive sampling technique to assess the presence and concentration of two herbicides (glyphosate and atrazine) in the water and analyzed heavy metal (cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb)) concentrations in stream sediment samples at 30 sites across a watershed development gradient throughout the C. alleganiensis range in Tennessee (TN) and North Carolina (NC). Our results indicated the presence of atrazine in 23% of our sites. All 30 sites contained Cd and Pb, and 26 sites contained Hg. Levels of glyphosate were too low to detect using our methods. Although percent watershed development was not significantly different among ecoregions, Blue Ridge watersheds were overall less developed than watersheds in the Ridge and Valley and Interior Plateau ecoregions. The model with greatest support suggested that percent watershed development and specific conductivity were negatively correlated with hellbender population status. Because this research focused on assessing the prevalence of commonly encountered aquatic contaminants, our results and study design are broadly applicable to C. alleganiensis populations across the species range.

scholarly journals Do These Crayfish Make Me Look Fat? Body Condition Correlates To Prey Abundance In Three Hellbender (Cryptobranchus Alleganiensis) Populations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Hecht ◽  
Max Nickerson ◽  
Michael Freake ◽  
Phil Colclough ◽  
Katie Stofer
Keyword(s):  
Body Condition ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Eastern United States ◽  
Cryptobranchus Alleganiensis ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Physiographic Regions ◽  
Salamander Species

AbstractIn ecological studies body condition is often measured as an indicator of animal health or well-being. The Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is a threatened salamander species found throughout the montane regions of the eastern United States. Although few young individuals have historically been found in the wild, recent studies in Blue Ridge Physiographic Regions have uncovered larvae in several streams. In Little River, Tennessee, differences in the crayfish population, the principal component of the adult Hellbender diet, was hypothesized as a potential reason for the large number of immature individuals, and lack of large adults. To investigate this hypothesis, we compared body condition of Hellbenders in three streams with different crayfish relative frequencies. Body condition of Hellbenders was positively correlated with crayfish relative frequencies, with Hellbenders in the stream with the highest crayfish relative frequency exhibiting the highest expected mass per total length.

scholarly journals Effect of Wastewater Discharge From Coffee Processing Plant on River Water Quality, Sidama Region, South Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 117863022110610
Author(s):  
Wubalem Genanaw ◽  
Girum Gebremeskel Kanno ◽  
Dawit Derese ◽  
Mekonnen Birhanie Aregu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
River Water ◽  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
River Water Quality ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Raw Wastewater

In Ethiopia, most of the coffee processing plants are generating large amounts of wastewater with high pollutant concentrations and discharge directly into the water bodies untreated or partially treated. The main objective of this study was to assess the effects of coffee wastewater discharged to river water quality using physicochemical parameters and macro-invertebrate indices. This study was conducted from November to the end of December 2019. Ten wastewater and river water samples were taken from coffee the processing plant and river. The macro-invertebrate samples were collected by kick sampling technique using a standard hand net. Shannon and Simpson diversity indices were examined at 3 sampling stations. The Pielou evenness index was also determined. It was found that except for TDS all the parameters of the raw wastewater and river water did not comply with the international discharge limit. The mean concentration of Faro coffee processing plant wastewater were BOD5 (2409.6 ± 173.1 mg/L), COD (4302 ± 437 mg/L), TSS (2824.6 ± 428.4 mg/L), TDS (3226 ± 623.6 mg/L), and TS (4183.3 ± 432.9 mg/L). Whereas from Bokaso coffee processing plant were BOD5 (3770 ± 604.4 mg/L), COD (4082.6 ± 921.9 mg/L), TSS (2766 ± 501.7 mg/L), TDS (3017 ± 747.6 mg/L), and TS (3874 ± 471.1 mg/L). A total of 392 macroinvertebrates belonging to 24 families and 7 orders were collected. The benthos assemblage communities in this river were 40, 56, and 296 at downstream 1, downstream 2, and upstream respectively. The value of the Simpson diversity index varies from 0.4 to 0.75. In the same manner, the value of the Shannon diversity index also varied from 0.5 to 1.36. Most of the physicochemical parameters of the raw wastewater were beyond the national and international discharge limits. The quality of Orsha river water downstream was more adversely affected compared to upstream.

Modeling the hydrodynamics of a wetland under strong anthropic pressures (Torbiere del Sebino, Italy)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Volpini ◽  
Marco Pilotti ◽  
Giulia Valerio ◽  
Steven C. Chapra
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Specific Conductivity ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
The South ◽  
The North ◽  
Subalpine Lake ◽  
Ecological Importance ◽  
Set Up ◽  
And Shifts

<p>The Natural Reserve “Torbiere del Sebino” is situated on the southern bank of Lake Iseo and is one the most meaningful wet zone for extension and ecological importance of northern Italy, belonging to the Natura2000 network.</p><p>Torbiere occupies an area of 3.60 km<sup>2</sup> within a 14 km<sup>2</sup> watershed where almost 12000 inhabitants live and where agricultural activities, mostly vineyards, cover almost 40% of the area; this leads to a significant anthropic pressure that over the last 50 years has compromised the system and changed the equilibria between species, enhancing eutrophication.</p><p>Despite the ecological relevance of the area, one of the most important in northern Italy, very little quantitative information is available regarding its current state and evolution in terms of water quality and hydrodynamics.  Given the critical environmental condition of the habitat, it is necessary to address the consequences of human impact on the trophic state of Torbiere.</p><p>Torbiere consists of a system of shallow lakes or ponds (average depth 1.5 m) whose main affluent is a creek (called Rì) entering from the South. A secondary occasional affluent enters the system from the East and consists of a combined sewer overflow (CSO). Finally, the main effluent is an artificial channel located in the North connecting Torbiere directly with the subalpine Lake Iseo. Although originally subdivided into a set of many interconnected ponds, the separation levees have been demolished over the last decades to enhance internal circulation, under the assumption that this would decrease the residence time and improve the water quality. However, no rational argument was used to support this decision that led to a system where similar characteristics (Secchi’s depth, turbidity, specific conductivity) are found all over the study area and where the expansion of invasive species was easier; now there is some evidence that a separate set of ponds would be better manageable to contrast the eutrophication process. To understand this process, a 3D hydrodynamic model has been set up using Delft-3D, an open source, finite difference package. </p><p>Given the great extension of the system, the inner circulation of the water is not driven by the momentum of the affluents, instead the wind plays a major role. This forcing term presents a daily pattern: it blows from the North in the mornings and shifts to the opposite direction in the late afternoon. The water mainly flows from the South to the North. However, preliminary results by Delft 3D showed that the circulation is made complex by the wind. The model shows that opposite directions of horizontal flow velocities are found at the surface and at the bottom of the water column, showing that only the upper layers follow the direction of the wind.</p><p>By comparing the actual and previous conditions of separation of the ponds, the model aims to give an answer to whether the choice of demolishing the banks was positive or negative for the water quality of Torbiere. Once the role of the banks will be clarified, the effects of their possible restoration will be addressed.</p>

scholarly journals Analysis of the distribution of domestic wastewater in the Brantas river area of Malang city

2018 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 05004
Author(s):  
Prihatiningsih Bekti ◽  
Zaenal Kusuma ◽  
Agus Suharyanto ◽  
Amin Setyoleksono
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Domestic Wastewater ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Wastewater Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Momentary Sampling ◽  
Control And Management ◽  
The Impact

The degradation of water quality has become a major problem today. In Indonesia, the decline in water quality is caused by domestic wastewater which is a non-point source. In an effort to reduce the occurrence of environmental degradation due to domestic wastewater, it is necessary to give an idea and convince the public and the relevant parties of the importance of domestic wastewater management. Efforts are made by informing the pattern of distribution of domestic wastewater in a region and the impact of its distribution for its control and management. The research method uses a momentary sampling technique in accordance with SNI 6989.59:2008. The location of the water sampling is determined purposively. Sampling was conducted in two periods; the dry season in September and the rainy season in January. The observed parameters included BOD5 and E.coli. Determination of the distribution of domestic wastewater uses GIS. The distribution of domestic wastewater is determined based on pollution levels expressed as IP. The results show that pollution levels in Sawojajar and Sumbersari were lightly polluted with average IPs of 4.09 and 4.02 (dry season). While Kedungkandang is in the good category, IP = 0.32 (dry season).

scholarly journals A method for estimating watershed restoration feasibility under different treatment levels

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1232-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Yi-Cheng Fu ◽  
Wan-Li Shi ◽  
Wen-Xian Guo
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Human Impacts ◽  
Taxonomic Composition ◽  
Migration Ability ◽  
Watershed Development ◽  
Time Migration ◽  
Legal Frameworks ◽  
Habitat Properties ◽  
Environmental Sustainability Index

The restoration of watershed health can be influenced by ecological, technical and socio-economic factors. The paper presents a conceptual framework and typology to assess watershed ecological restoration based on the properties and processes of sustainable watershed development. According to multiple life stages, habitat properties and existing legal frameworks and applicable valuation approaches, the bio-indicator that integrates natural, political and socio-economic dimensions is proposed. With existing assessment results and official web-pages as references, evaluation systems concerning human impacts on aquatic systems are set forth. Suitable aquatic bio-indicators can standardize the monitoring methodology with respect to water quality, organic pollutants and pesticides, generation time, migration ability, saprobic status, taxonomic composition and diversity. A large number of fish-based indexes have been developed to monitor and manage river ecosystems. Biophysical and statistical models are being used to identify influential stream variables that correlate with macroinvertebrate indices. A probabilistic fuzzy hybrid model to assess river water quality is proposed. The method and process of ecological risk assessment are provided based on adaptive management principles. The environmental sustainability index (ESI) is used to estimate the degree of environmental restoration sustainability with the emergy triangle as a reference.

Genetic markers reveal high PIT tag retention rates in giant salamanders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shem D. Unger ◽  
Nicholas G. Burgmeier ◽  
Rod N. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Population Declines ◽  
Pit Tag ◽  
Amphibian Species ◽  
Pit Tags ◽  
Tag Retention ◽  
Cryptobranchus Alleganiensis ◽  
Genetic Tagging ◽  
Secondary Methods

Estimation of population size using mark-recapture (MRR) methods are based on the fundamental assumption that individuals retain their marks throughout the course of study. Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags are useful as a cost effective, reliable marking method in many amphibian and reptile species. Few studies however, use secondary methods to evaluate tag retention rates. Failure to do so can lead to biased population estimates, erroneous conclusions, and thus poor management decisions. Surprisingly, estimates of PIT tag retention are currently lacking for the majority of amphibian species, many of which are experiencing population declines. Herein, we use genetic tagging to assess the retention of PIT tags of the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis). We captured and tagged 78 individuals across 35 sites. Recapture rate was 24% and genetic tagging revealed 100% tag retention across all recaptured individuals.

scholarly journals EXPOSURE EFFECT OF MAGNETIC FIELD ON WATER PROPERTIES IN RECIRCULATION AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS(RAS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan & et al.
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Specific Conductivity ◽  
Exposure Effect ◽  
Water Properties ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Ammonium Level ◽  
Plant Germination

The objective of this study to investigate the effect of magnetic field on water properties recirculatingaquaculture systems. This study is based on previous works reporting the positive effects of exposureto magnetic field on water properties, plant growth, plant germination, livestock-drinking water, andfish fertilisation. It was conducted against the backdrop of serious issues pertaining to water quality inrecirculating aquaculture systems, which negatively impact aquaculture species growth. First, thiswork evaluates the effect of exposed to magnetic field intensities of 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.10+0.15,0.10+0.20, 0.15+0.20, and 0.10+0.15+0.20 T on water quality. The results showed significant (p < 0.05)increases of the dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, and conductivity(CD) by 17.3, 1.6, 3.0%, respectively, andsignificant decreases of the ammonium level(NH4-N), specific conductivity(SPC), total dissolvedsolids(TDS), oxygen reduction potential(ORP), and chlorides by 25.3, 1.1, 1.4, 1.0, 16.9, 3.4%,respectively, throughout the experiment in recirculation aquaculture systems. Therefore, theinstallation of the device in recirculation aquaculture systems is simple, low cost, and can be retrofittedinto existing systems, which helps simplify fish rearing for fish farmers.

scholarly journals Effect of Good Hygiene Sanitation and Personal Hygiene Depot Management of Refill Drinking Water on the Quality of Drinking Water Reviewed from Most-Probable-Number Coliform in Kediri

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Indasah Indasah
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Most Probable Number ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probable Number ◽  
Hygiene Management

Drinking water is a basic human need and must meet health requirements. Drinking water depots are a means of filling drinking water which is in the process of processing raw water using treatment and sterilization system. Drinking water depots as providers of drinking water must also meet the requirements of sanitation hygiene and personal hygiene management must also be maintained so that the water produced meets health requirements. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of sanitation hygiene and personal hygiene management of refill drinking water depots on the quality of drinking water in terms of the Most Probable Number Coliform in Kediri. The research design used was analytic observational with cross sectional approach. The population of all refill drinking water depots in Kediri is 57, with the sampling technique that is Simple Random Sampling, where a portion of refill drinking water depots in Kediri are 50. Data is collected by check list, questionnaire and laboratory examination. The results showed that most of the hygiene sanitation of the drinking water depot had fulfilled the requirements of 77%, the drinking water personal hygiene depot was good as much as 85% and those who met the drinking water requirements were 70%. The results of the hygiene feasibility analysis showed the value of Sig 0.000<0.05 (R=0.935) means that there was an effect of hygiene sanitation quality with water quality in terms of the Most Probable Number Coliform. While the personal hygiene value of Sig 0.001 <0.05 (R = 0.528) indicates that there is a personal hygiene influence with water quality in terms of the Most Probable Number Coliform. The results of Logistic Regression test showed that there were effects of sanitation hygiene and personal hygiene management of refill drinking water depots with water quality in terms of the Most Probable Number Coliform with a significance value = 0.000 <a 0.05. This shows that the hygiene and the better personal hygiene at refill drinking water depots is increasingly fulfilling water quality requirements in terms of the Most Probable Number Coliform

scholarly journals SEBARAN BAKTERI HETEROTROF, BAHAN ORGANIK TOTAL, NITRAT DAN KLOROFIL-A AIR MUARA SUNGAI CIPASAURAN, SERANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-229
Author(s):  
Denita Irma Santi ◽  
Norma Afiati ◽  
Pujiono Wahyu Pujiono Wahyu Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Organic Material ◽  
Heterotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Nutrient Elements ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Household Activities ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAK Muara Sungai Cipasauran merupakan ekosistem yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat setempat untuk kegiatan rumah tangga. seperti mandi, mencuci pakaian dan kegiatan nelayan. Aktivitas kegiatan tersebut menyebabkan masuknya air limbah ke saluran air sungai lainnya. Hilir Cipasauran Muara, berakhir di Pantai Anyer. Kegiatan penangkapan ikan di sekitar Pantai Anyer menunjukkan kualitas air yang relatif baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan sebaran bakteri heterotrofik, bahan organik total, nitrat dan klorofil-a, serta untuk mengetahui hubungan antara variabel. Bahan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah air sampel dari 4 lokasi di muara Cipasauran ke Pantai Anyer. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan interval dua minggu, masing-masing dengan dua kali pengulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah bakteri heterotrofik  di empat stasiun berkisar antara 250-2500 cfu/ml, kandungan bahan organik jumlah berkisar 27,83-100,64 mg/l, konsentrasi nitrat berkisar antara 4,12-11,8 mg/l, dan klorofil-a pada empat stasiun berkisar 0,01- 6,31 mg/m3. Muara Sungai Cipasauran termasuk dalam kategori perairan yang subur (Eutrofik). Analisis regresi berganda memperlihatkan bakteri heterotrof signifikan pada bahan organik total (0,02< p<0,05). Adapun, ekstrak klorofil-a yang dihasilkan dari fitoplankton lebih tergantung kepada kadar nitrat (0,03<p< 0,05) dibandingkan terhadap kadar bahan organik total (0,11>p>0,05), sehingga unsur hara yang lebih banyak dibutuhkan adalah nitrat. Namun tingginya nitrat dapat memicu terjadinya eutrofikasi.  Kata Kunci : Bakteri Heterotrof; Bahan Organik Total; Nitrat; Klorofil-A; Muara Sungai Cipasauran ABSTRACT Cipasauran estuarine ecosystems utilized by local communities for household activities, such as bathing, washing clothes and fishing activities. These activities led to an influx of wastewater into waterways of the river. Downstream Cipasauran Estuary, ends at Anyer Beach. Fishing activities around Anyer Beach indicates the relatively good water quality. The purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of heterotrophic bacteria, total organic material, nitrate and chlorophyll-a, as well as to study the relationship between those variables. The material used in this study is water sampled from 4 location, at the estuary of Cipasauran down to Anyer Beach. The study used purposive sampling technique. Sampling was conducted at intervals of two weeks, each with two replication. The results showed that number heterotrophic bacteria in four stations ranged between 250-2500 cfu/ml, where as total organic materials ranged from 27.83 to 100,64 mg/l, nitrates ranged from 4.12 to 11.8 mg/l, and  chlorophyll-a at four stations ranged from 0.01 to 6.31 mg/m3. Cipasauran estuarine included in the fertile waters (Eutrofik). Regression analysis showed a significant increase in heterotrophic bacterial organic matter total (0.02<p<0.05). So, extract the chlorophyll-a resulting from more phytoplankton depend on nitrate levels (0.03<p<0.05) compared against the total organic material levels (0.11>p>0.05), so the more nutrient elements needed is nitrate. But high nitrate can trigger the onset of eutrophication.                Keywords: Heterotrophic Bacteria, Total Organic Material, Nitrate, Chlorophyll-a Cipasauran Estuary 

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