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Effects of the Cle Elum Reservoir on the Ephemeroptera (Mayflies) of the Cle Elum River

Abstract

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The purpose of this study was to determine the physical and chemical effects of the Cle Elum Reservoir on the Cle Elum River and to evaluate these effects in respect to the Ephemeroptera of the Cle Elum River. Specific objectives were: (1) To determine the effects of the reservoir on current velocity, volume of flow, turbidity, and temperature. (2) To determine the effects of the reservoir on alkalinity, hardness, dissolved oxygen, and pH. (3) To evaluate the effects of the reservoir on the Ephemeroptera of the Cle Elum River.

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science (MS)
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Biology
Year
1971

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Ainsworth, David Bruce
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Stamford D. Smith
  • Robert E. Pacha
  • Jack A. Peary

Subjects

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Rights

Language dc:language
English

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1284
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:digitalcommons.cwu.edu:etd-2309

Chain of custody

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2026-07-24
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citation

Ainsworth, David Bruce. Effects of the Cle Elum Reservoir on the Ephemeroptera (Mayflies) of the Cle Elum River. 1971. https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1284