biodiversity

Xeriscape

In the climate we live in, low water landscaping is ideal. It requires minimal water and maintenance.

Macroinvertebrate Study

Benthic invertebrates are aquatic animals without backbones that dwell in or on the bottom sediments of streams and lakes. Some benthic invertebrates that you might be familiar with are larval insects such as caddisflies and mayflies, as well as clams…

Great Plains Toad Sites

Locations of the great plains toad in the Milk River Watershed.

Invasive Plant Species

Species identified include hounds tongue, knapweed, and toadflax.

Native Prairie Vegetation

Percentages of native vegitation for areas across the Milk River Watershed.

Northern Pintail Predicted Breeding Pair Density

A map of pintail pairs per square mile.

River Reaches and Fish Distribution

Fish species found in the Milk River Watershed.

Plains Spadefoot

Locations of the plains spacedfoot toad in the Milk River Watershed.

Research & Science Note 5: Water Quality Monitoring (2006 to 2009)

This project seeks to understand long-term changes in macroinvertebrate communities within 5 selected reaches of the Milk River, in southern Alberta.

Research & Science Note 1: Linking Aquatic Macroinvertebrates to Water Quality and Fish Habitat

This project seeks to understand long-term changes in macroinvertebrate communities within 5 selected reaches of the Milk River, in southern Alberta.