Summer Adult EPT Assemblage of Southwestern GSMNP Drainages
Summer Adult EPT Assemblage of Southwestern GSMNP Drainages
Year:
2003
Grant Number:
DLIA2003-02
Grant Amount:
$4,122
Project Type:
minigrant
Organism Group Sought:
Aquatic Insects Project Summary:
We will survey the mayfly (Ephemeroptera), stonefly (Plecoptera), and caddisfly (Trichoptera) species, a.k.a. EPT, of six understudied drainages in southwest GRSM. Previous work by the recipient resulted in several species unknown to the Park and Tennessee and a couple species unknown to science. Volunteers will be trained to recognize aquatic insect groups and to sample using ultraviolet light traps at night. This work may help to assess the possible environmental impact of proposed road building in the area.
