The impact of alteration of hydrologic regimes in the upper Teton River on the competition between fish species
Graduation Date
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.S.)--Humboldt State University, Environmental Systems: Mathematical Modeling, 2009
Committee Chair Name
Roland H. Lamberson
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Modified flow regimes, inSTREAM, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Mathematical Modeling, Individual-based model
Abstract
This thesis presents an individual-based modeling (IBM) approach to studying how modified flow regimes impacts virtual rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Yellowstone cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki bouvieri) populations in the upper Teton River, Teton Creek, and Fox Creek. The use of field data: cross-sectional profiles of the stream channels, temperature, average daily flow, etc. is used to define the virtual habitat for the fish. The study is separated into two parts: 1) Teton River connected to Fox Creek and 2) Teton River connected to Teton Creek. The results of studying how peak and minimum flow affects fish populations are displayed. Reasons for shifts in species dominance are presented. A discussion of the limitations of this study is also provided.
Recommended Citation
McLaughlin, Kurt, "The impact of alteration of hydrologic regimes in the upper Teton River on the competition between fish species" (2009). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1604.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1604
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/7w62fb77v