First steps in developing a multimetric macroinvertebrate index for the Ohio River

The causes of degradation of aquatic systems are often complex and stem from a variety of human influences. Comprehensive, multimetric biological indices have been developed to quantify this degradation and its effect on aquatic communities, and measure subsequent recovery from anthropogenic stressors. Traditionally, such indices have concentrated on small‐to medium‐sized streams. Recently, however, the Ohio River Fish Index (ORFIn) was created to assess biotic integrity in the Ohio River. The goal of the present project was to begin developing a companion Ohio River multimetric index using benthic macroinvertebrates. Hester–Dendy multiplate samplers were used to evaluate benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages in relation to a gradient of water quality disturbance, represented by varying distances downstream of industrial and municipal wastewater outfalls in the Ohio River. In August 1999 and 2000, samplers were set every 100 m downstream of outfalls (12 outfalls in 1999, 22 in 2000) for 300–1000 m, as well as at upstream reference sites. Candidate metrics (n = 55) were examined to determine which have potential to detect changes in water quality downstream of outfalls. These individual measures of community structure were plotted against distance downstream of each outfall to determine their response to water quality disturbance. Values at reference and outfall sites were also compared. Metrics that are ecologically relevant and showed a response to outfall disturbance were identified as potentially valuable in a multimetric index. Multiple box plots of index scores indicated greater response to outfall disturbance during periods of low‐flow, and longitudinal river‐wide trends. Evaluation of other types of anthropogenic disturbance, as well as continued analysis of the effects of chemical water quality on macroinvertebrate communities in future years will facilitate further development of a multimetric benthic macroinvertebrate index to evaluate biotic integrity in the Ohio River. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Using Benthic Indicator Species and Community Gradients to Optimize Restoration in the Arid,Endorheic Walker River Watershed,Western USA

The challenge of restoring watersheds in arid regions often requires the development of novel scientific tools to guide management. The Walker Basin Program was created to reverse ecological decline in an arid, endorheic watershed through scientifically guided restoration. As part of this programme, 3 years of benthic macroinvertebrate samples were collected seasonally at 10 sites that represent the diversity of river environments from the high‐mountain headwaters to a desert terminal lake. Samples were analysed to quantify baseline conditions in reference and degraded reaches of river and identify opportunities and constraints for aquatic community restoration. Naturally harsh environments in the lower river characterized by high temperatures and low base flow combined with a weak understanding of reference conditions to limit the utility of commonly used indices for quantifying biotic integrity. A flexible approach was employed using a combination of indicator species analysis, cluster analysis, canonical correspondence analysis, and community tolerance indices to evaluate the variation of benthic macroinvertebrate community composition across a set of environmental gradients. Results demonstrate that benthic communities in the watershed are primarily influenced by a longitudinal gradient related to elevation. A strong secondary community gradient caused by anthropogenic nutrient loading may constrain restoration effectiveness in some parts of the watershed. Restoration activities should improve water quality conditions and initially target areas of the watershed less affected by nutrient loading. Results also demonstrate that benthic communities shift longitudinally. These shifts should be monitored to inform adaptive management of restoration actions. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Fate,Transport and Effects of Pollutants Originating from Acid Mine Drainage in the Olifants River,South Africa

Concentrations of pollutants were measured in water, sediment and algal samples collected along a longitudinal gradient from a stretch of the Olifants River, South Africa, that receives acid mine drainage (AMD) from the Klipspruit River. The effects of AMD were determined through macroinvertebrate biotic indices (SASS5) and multivariate analysis of macroinvertebrate communities. The acidic Klipspruit River caused increased concentrations of total Al, Fe and Mn in the Olifants River. Upon mixing of the Klipspruit with that from the alkaline Olifants River, Al and Fe precipitate rapidly, leading to lower concentrations in the dissolved phase and higher concentrations in the suspended phase and in sediment at sites in close proximity to the confluence. Similarly, filamentous algae accumulated high concentrations of Al, Fe and Zn immediately after the confluence. Mn remains in the dissolved phase, and sediment and algal concentrations increase with increasing distance downstream. Metal speciation analysis indicate that Al is rapidly converted from more toxic forms (e.g. Al³⁺ and Al(OH)²⁺) to less toxic forms (e.g. Al(OH)₃(aq) and Al(OH)^4?). In contrast, Mn remains in the soluble Mn²⁺ form. Macroinvertebrate metrics and community structure showed clear signs of deterioration in water quality in the Olifants River downstream of the point of AMD input. While total TDS concentrations at all sites fall within ranges likely to affect macroinvertebrates, the relative composition of major ions changes as a result of AMD input, which may also account for the observed changes in macroinvertebrate communities. Further downstream, the Wilge River discharges into the Olifants River and significantly improves water quality downstream of the confluence. Future mining and development activities in the Wilge catchment should be carefully managed and monitored so as to ensure sufficient flows of acceptable quality to prevent further deterioration of water quality in the Olifants River and downstream reservoirs. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

珠江重要河流底栖动物水质生物学评价

2011年和2012年调查了珠江流域66个样点的底栖动物和水化学指标,利用2011年北江11个样点和郁江17个样点的底栖动物群落和水化学指标,采用主成分分析法获得综合环境因子(主成分1和主成分2)。分析36个候选底栖动物参数与环境因子间的相关性,结合参数的分布范围,确定适于珠江流域开展河流生态系统生物学质量评价的3个底栖动物参数:双翅目百分比、刮食者百分比和BI指数,进而构建了珠江流域河流生物学质量评价的综合生物指数及评价等级(清洁、轻度污染、中度污染和重度污染)。66个样点的综合生物指数评价结果显示,珠江流域河流生物学质量以轻度至中度污染为主,占80.3%,清洁占13.6%,重度污染占有6%。研究表明,在珠江流域应用底栖动物开展中大型河流水质生物学评价具有良好的应用前景。     

THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF FLOW REGULATION AND AN ARTIFICIAL FLOW RELEASE ON A REGULATED RIVER

Damming and regulating the flow of rivers is a widespread issue and can have a significant impact on resident biota. The Tongariro River, central North Island, New Zealand, has a flow regime that is regulated by two hydroelectric dams along its length, and it has been suggested that ‘flushing flows’ would assist benthic communities by removing ‘nuisance’ periphyton growth forms that typically occur in autumn. We assessed whether (i) damming has altered periphyton and macroinvertebrate communities downstream of the Rangipo Dam and (ii) whether the release of a flow pulse equivalent to 50 times the baseflow is sufficient to (a) move the substrate in the section of river downstream of this dam and (b) impact benthic periphyton and macroinvertebrate communities. Downstream macroinvertebrate communities were impacted by the presence of the dam, but periphyton was not. No movement of substrate occurred downstream of the dam as a result of the flow release, which was likely because of naturally high embeddedness and armouring of substrate. Periphyton biomass and macroinvertebrate density were not affected by the release indicating that larger releases would be required to have any effect on benthic communities downstream of this dam. This study highlights the importance of considering natural bed structure and sediment dynamics when using flow releases downstream of dams to control periphyton. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Benthic macroinvertebrate communities in nonregulated and regulated waters of the clearwater river,Idaho, U.S.A.

Benthic macroinvertebrates were examined over a two-year period in nonregulated, regulated, and semiregulated reaches of the Clearwater River in northern Idaho. Macroinvertebrate communities in the nonregulated reach above Dworshak Reservoir were taxonomically diverse at all stations. In contrast, the macroinvertebrate community in the regulated reach of the North Fork of the Clearwater River (NFCR) was severely altered with high macroinvertebrate abundance and low taxa richness (2 to 8 taxa). Orthoclad chironomids dominated this reach composing between 68 and 99 per cent of total benthic invertebrate numbers. The mayfly Ephemerella infrequens was the only other macroinvertebrate to be abundant in the regulated reach. The major factors contributing to the simplified macroinvertebrate community are reduced habitat diversity, fluctuating water levels, altered thermal regime, and possibly an altered food supply. The effects of the dam were mitigated in the semiregulated Mainstem of the Clearwater River (MSCR) due to the merger of a nonregulated fork entering 2.5 km downstream from the dam. The macroinvertebrate community in the semiregulated MSCR was more complex than the regulated reach with a community structure resembling that found above the reservoir.     

EFFECTS OF FLOW RELEASES ON MACROINVERTEBRATE ASSEMBLAGES IN THE INDIAN AND HUDSON RIVERS IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN NEW YORK

The effects of flow releases (daily during spring and four times weekly during summer) from a small impoundment on macroinvertebrate assemblages in the lower Indian River and upper Hudson River of northern New York were assessed during the summers of 2005 and 2006. Community indices, feeding guilds, dominant species and Bray–Curtis similarities at three sites on the Indian River, below a regulated impoundment, were compared with those at four control sites on the Cedar River, below a run‐of‐the‐river impoundment of comparable size. The same indices at four less‐likely affected sites on the Hudson River, below the mouth of the Indian River, were compared with those at an upstream control site on the Hudson River. Results show that the function and apparent health of macroinvertebrate communities were generally unaffected by atypical flow regimes and/or altered water quality at study reaches downstream from both dams in the Indian, Cedar and Hudson Rivers. The lentic nature of releases from both impoundments, however, produced significant changes in the structure of assemblages at Indian and Cedar River sites immediately downstream from both dams, moderate effects at two Indian River sites 2.4 and 4.0 km downstream from its dam, little or no effect at three Cedar River sites 7.2–34.2 km downstream from its dam, and no effect at any Hudson River site. Bray–Curtis similarities indicate that assemblages did not differ significantly among sites within similar impact categories. The paucity of scrapers at all Indian River sites, and the predominance of filter‐feeding Simulium gouldingi and Pisidium compressum immediately below Abanakee dam, show that only minor differences in dominant species and trophic structure of macroinvertebrate communities occurred at affected sites in the Indian River compared to the Cedar River. Thus, flow releases had only a small, localized effect on macroinvertebrate communities in the Indian River. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Intermountain basins use in subtropical regions and their influences on benthic fauna

Conversion of high mountain forests into pastures or croplands and changes in land uses have produced changes in hydrology, vegetation cover and terrestrial aquatic linkages, resulting in increased nutrient loads on water bodies. The developing countries today need to obtain an indicator response signature under multiple stressor scenario, to identify causes of water bodies impairment. Intermountain land use impact on a Subtropical Andean River was studied in Tucumán province, Northwestern Argentina. Benthic macroinvertebrates were used as indicators of diffuse alterations produced by anthropic activities on a small valley at ca. 1000 m.a.s.l. The objectives were: (a) test the effect of land use on macroinvertebrate assemblages; (b) test the response of benthic fauna to diffuse organic pollution and (c) test the accuracy of the current biological water quality indices. Nutrient levels were higher than international standards. First axis in multivariate analysis shows an important upstream–downstream gradient meanwhile the second axis shows seasonal effects. These effects are specially produced by monsoonal regime of rainfall (ca. 80% in summer). No effect of the land use or diffuse pollution was detected on the macroinvertebrate assemblage structure, probably due to the good oxygen availability. Of the several biotic indices (BI) and metrics tested, only one worked on acceptable levels being ‘affected’ by small oxygen variations. Dry winter, dry and warm spring with high sunlight exposure plus high levels of nutrients could be an undesirable combination for standing waters of a reservoir projected in this watershed. A correct monitoring of water quality and alternatives as management of reforested margins is the right beginning. These actions and more studies represent interesting alternatives for poor regions of undeveloped countries. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

东辽河流域水生态功能分区研究

流域水生态功能分区是水环境、水生态系统管理的基础。综合考虑东辽河流域自然地理特征、水生态因子、社会经济活动影响和水生态服务功能等,确定了东辽河流域分区指标,运用地理信息系统空间分析和主成分分析等数学方法,对基础空间数据和流域水生态系统特征调查资料进行分析,提出了流域三级水生态功能分区方案,将东辽河流域划分为2个一级分区、4个二级分区、13个三级分区,利用底栖无脊椎动物的相关指标进行聚类分析,表明水生态功能三级分区是合理的。     

应用底栖无脊椎动物完整性指数评价漓江水系健康状况

为了通过漓江底栖无脊椎动物状况建立适合漓江的生物完整性指数,进而评价漓江流域内水质健康状况,于2008年3月调查了漓江水系17个参照点和14个监测点的水化学与底栖无脊椎动物指标,水质化学指标检测结果显示,参照点的TP、TN、NH3-N和COD浓度一般低于监测点。通过对46个候选生物参数的计算和逐步分析,确定了构成底栖动物完整性B-IBI指数的4个生物参数:总分类单元数、EPT分类单元数、扁蜉占蜉蝣总数的百分比和优势单元数量百分比,初步确立了B-IBI健康评价标准,即B-IBI≥21为健康;B-IBI21为不健康。评价结果表明:漓江上游及各支流健康状况较好,大部分为健康;中下游干流健康状况较差,大多为不健康。     

A review of the effects of pollution and water scarcity on the stream biota of an intermittent Mediterranean basin

This review presents the main results of a 10‐year research study conducted in a Mediterranean intermittent basin (Evrotas River). By assembling the main outcomes of past and ongoing research projects, this study provides an overview of multiple stressor effects, with emphasis on water scarcity, focusing on hydro‐biogeochemical processes, as well as on spatial and temporal variations in benthic macroinvertebrates and fish fauna. The major impact in the basin has been the over‐exploitation of surface and groundwater resources, which, in combination with droughts, has resulted in the recurrent artificial desiccation of large parts of the hydrological network. The response to intermittency of the macroinvertebrate fauna is characterized by high resilience through various drought‐resistant evolutionary mechanisms, with assemblages recovering successfully after recurrent droughts. However, when pollution is evident in combination with drought, effects on benthic species richness, abundance, and assemblage structure can be severe. Similarly, pollution and water stress may result in massive fish mortalities due to hypoxic conditions, with fish populations requiring long periods to recover. However, the fish fauna appears to be relatively resilient to drought‐driven reach‐scale desiccation, and ultimately recovers, provided that aquatic refugia are available to supply colonists and that there are no physical barriers impeding recolonisation. Appropriate conservation measures are urgently required to address the effects of recurrent bouts of water stress, as well as of other stressors on the freshwater communities of the Evrotas River, both at the level of water management and of water policy and at the local and the national level.     

伊通河城区段底栖动物完整性对水质的响应时滞

基于2015年和2019—2021年伊通河长春市城区段底栖动物调查及水质监测数据,建立底栖动物完整性指数（benthic-index of biotic integrity, B-IBI）评价体系,对伊通河城区段水生态健康状况进行评价,并在此基础上确定影响B-IBI的关键水质指标及两者间的响应时滞。结果表明：伊通河城区段底栖动物种类数在月际间无显著差异性（P>0.05）,但在年际间差异显著（P<0.05）,种类数先减少后增加,主要类群由耐污种向清洁种转变;2015—2021年,伊通河城区段B-IBI年均值波动上升,河流健康整体呈逐渐好转趋势,且上游河段健康状况优于下游;各项水质指标中,总磷对伊通河城区段B-IBI值及其核心指标有显著性影响,且底栖动物对总磷质量浓度变化的响应在时间上存在滞后性,滞后时间为9个月左右（r=-0.88）。研究可为城市河流健康评价和治理管理提供科学依据。     

IDENTIFYING SENSITIVE INDICES IN THE RESPONSE OF AQUATIC BIOTA TO LANDSCAPE PATTERN CHANGES: A CASE STUDY OF THE TAIZI RIVER BASIN IN NORTH CHINA

It is widely accepted that riverine ecosystems are influenced by the landscape pattern changes of their corresponding watersheds, but few studies have identified the most sensitive and nonsensitive biotic indices, the most influential landscape metrics and the relationship between aquatic biota and landscape patterns. To address this problem, Taizi river basin of Northeast China is taken as a case study, in which GIS technology and landscape ecology method are adopted. The study is performed at both the basin scale (entire drainage area upstream from certain sample point) and the riparian scale (a certain width buffer on each side of sample point extending the length of drainage network) to direct future landscape pattern design at the corresponding scales. The results show that at the basin scale, the species richness of benthic macroinvertebrate (B‐S) and the fish index of biotic integrity (F‐IBI) are the most sensitive biotic indices to landscape metrics, whereas the species richness of phytoplankton (P‐S), the Shannon–Weaver diversity index of phytoplankton (P‐H), zooplankton (Z‐H), benthic macroinvertebrate (B‐H) and fish density (F‐D) are not sensitive to landscape pattern changes; at the riparian scale, F‐IBI, B‐S and zooplankton density (Z‐D) have significant correlations with 9 of 10 landscape metrics calculated in this study, whereas P‐S, P‐H, Z‐H, B‐H, F‐D and species richness of fish have very low correlations with riparian landscape pattern changes. At the basin scale, no landscape pattern metrics show obviously more influence on the riverine ecosystems than other metrics. At the riparian scale, Shannon's diversity index is a very influential factor. As to both of the two scales, B‐S and F‐IBI are correlated with most landscape metrics. The information derived above can help understand the impacts of landscape change on river ecosystems more clearly and provide useful scientific information on river ecosystem protection from the viewpoint of landscape. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

MACROINVERTEBRATE COMMUNITIES OF THE DOUBS RIVER PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE RHINE–RHONE CONNECTION

The Rhine–Rhône connection project concerns the part of the Doubs River between Montbéliard and Dôle (France), i.e. downstream from the confluence of the Allan River. In order to update our knowledge of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities of the Doubs River, three types of aquatic environments of this hydrosystem were sampled (main channel, backwaters and the Freycinet canal). Hydraulic characteristics are the most explanatory environment variables of lotic macroinvertebrate distribution of the Doubs hydrosystem. The aquatic fauna of the Doubs River is varied due to the diversity of biotopes, microhabitats and current velocities. The lotic aspect is well defined. Rheophilic taxa are present in the main stream in riffle areas or located downstream from weirs where the current velocity is rapid (>75 cm s⁻¹). The physics of flow (‘stream hydraulics’) create the richness of habitats and thereby the biological diversity. Backwaters have a relatively high richness, similar to that of stations in the main stream located in the same sector. Conservation management must be oriented towards the present ecological situation of the Doubs River, i.e. that of a lotic ecosystem with active connections with its backwaters. The primary goal from a conservation perspective must be the maintenance and the improvement of areas highly sensitive to disturbances.     

渭河流域河流健康调查与评价

在渭河流域开展野外采样调查,并采用水文改变指标法、综合水质标识指数法、生物完整性指数法等分析和评价渭河流域的水文、水质和水生态现状。结果表明:(1)林家村、魏家堡和咸阳3个站点的水文情势改变程度为高度改变,而临潼、华县的水文情势改变程度为中度改变;(2)渭河流域丰水期水环境质量状况优于枯水期,影响渭河水系的主要环境因子为总氮(TN)和总磷(TP),影响泾河和北洛河水系的主要环境因子为电导率;(3)渭河流域鱼类和底栖动物在丰、枯水期的生物完整性差异较小,着生藻类在丰、枯水期的生物完整性差异则较大。提出以下建议:(1)控制水利工程的过量开发利用,合理调控闸坝的蓄放水过程;(2)在河道沿岸建设污水处理厂,对排河污水进行拦截和处理,并定期监测水体理化性质,重点关注TN、TP和电导率;(3)控制渭河流域内的石油开发强度,恢复河岸带及边坡生境,以保证水生生物的正常栖息和繁衍。     

北江大型底栖无脊椎动物群落结构及水质的生物评价

对北江25个采样点的大型底栖无脊椎动物进行采样调查,并根据大型底栖无脊椎动物的群落结构特征对水质进行生物评价。研究中共采集到大型底栖无脊椎动物46属,分别隶属于15目31科,其中水生昆虫30属,占65.22%;软体动物8属,占17.39%;环节动物6属,占13.04%;甲壳动物2属,占4.35%。出现频率最高的3个种属分别为多足摇蚊属(Polypedilum)、巴蛭属(Barbronia)以及苏氏尾鳃蚓(Branchiurasowerbyi)。应用Shannon-Wiener多样性指数、Margalef多样性指数、Pielou均匀度指数、生物学污染指数BPI(biotic pollution index)、BI(biotic index)、FBI(family biotic index)、Goodnight-Whitley修正指数(GBI)7种生物指数对北江水质进行综合评价。结果表明:与20世纪80年代的评价结果相比,北江的大型底栖无脊椎动物在种类和数量等多方面均发生了较大的变化,生物多样性减少,耐污种所占比例增加,水质理化参数恶化;7种生物指数的评价结果存在一定的差异,部分指数之间存在较高的相关性,FBI指数和BPI指数的准确性和科学性更强,适用于北江水质的生物评价。在25个采样点中,6个采样点水质综合评价等级为较差或极差,16个采样点水质评价等级为一般,3个采样点水质等级为良好,整体水质属于一般的水平。人类活动对河流的水质状况造成了一定的影响。从水质生物学的角度衡量,北江水质整体呈现下降趋势。     

Potential Impacts of Stream Crossing Traffic On Macroinvertebrate Communities in the Missouri Ozark River

Depending on intensity, physical disturbance can either decrease or increase diversity of stream macroinvertebrate communities. Recreational activities in parks are one component of physical disturbance. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of stream crossings and recreational traffic on macroinvertebrate assemblages. Five stream‐crossing sites were sampled during winter and summer in the Current River, Ozarks National Scenic Riverways, Missouri, USA. Stream‐crossing traffic was assessed using trail cameras. At each site, macroinvertebrates were collected from four locations: riffle upstream of crossing, riffle immediately downstream of crossing and second and third riffles downstream of crossing. We compared sites and locations within sites using standard metrics (taxa richness, Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera richness, biotic index and diversity) and their composite stream condition index (SCI) plus multivariate analyses (Nonmetric multidimensional scaling and correlations). Stream crossings had no detectable impacts on macroinvertebrate communities in winter, but in summer location, effects were present. Patterns in SCI scores across locations varied among sites, with no consistent declines in macroinvertebrate diversity downstream of crossings. Longitudinal stream effects dominated over potential stream‐crossing effects on macroinvertebrate communities. Overall, high SCI scores indicated that current levels of stream crossings and traffic in this scenic riverway do not pose a threat to macroinvertebrate communities at the spatial and temporal scale of this study. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Development of a submerged aquatic vegetation community index of biotic integrity for use in Lake Ontario coastal wetlands

Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) supports biodiversity in the Great Lakes basin by providing an important source of food and habitat for breeding marsh birds and fish and it is desirable to have indices enabling reporting on the condition of SAV, to complement already available indices for the condition of fish, aquatic macroinvertebrate, and bird communities and water quality. We developed a SAV index of biotic integrity (SAV IBI) with 6 years of quadrat-based vegetation species composition data (2003, 2005–2009) collected across 46 coastal wetlands on the Canadian side of Lake Ontario. We evaluated the suitability of thirteen potential metrics that described species richness, floristic quality, and cover. Metrics with a significant linear or non-linear response to disturbance (as assessed by a water quality index; WQI) were retained for use in the SAV IBI. Retained metrics included turbidity-intolerant species richness, native species richness, coefficient of conservatism, and total cumulative coverage. Lower SAV IBI scores indicated poorer coastal wetland conditions. Coastal wetlands in poor condition were located in more urbanized watersheds (e.g., Durham Region) relative to wetlands in more natural watersheds. Fish and breeding bird community condition showed strong significant relationships with the SAV IBI, suggesting that SAV was an important component of fish and bird biodiversity. Our SAV assessment index and its relationship to faunal diversity can be used to inform conservation decisions.     

Water Quality Assessment of the Mudurnu River,Turkey, Using Biotic Indices

In this study, the effect of domestic and industrial pollutants on the water quality of Mudurnu River was searched. Water and benthic macroinvertebrate samples were taken from five stations selected on Mudurnu River during 12 months (2006–2007). COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), TKN (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen), NO₃^-{\rm{NO}}_{3}^{-}–N (Nitrate–Nitrogen), PO₄^-3{\rm{PO}}_{4}^{-3}–P (Phosphate–Phosphorous), NH₄⁺{\rm{NH}}_{4}^{+}–N (Ammonium–Nitrogen), Phenol data and scores of BMWP (Biological Monitoring Working Party) score system, ASPT (Average Score per Taxon), TBI (Trent Biotic Index), BBI (Belgian Biotic Index), Margalef’s index (R), Shannon–Wiener diversity index (H), Simpson’s diversity index (D) were determined. The relationship between data of chemical parameters and scores of biotic indices were investigated by using statistical methods. With decision tree technique, artificial neural network (ANN) and logistic regression model, chemical water quality was predicted from scores of biotic indices. A success at 67% was provided in the prediction of chemical water quality class of Mudurnu River.     

梯级引水式水电站对底栖动物群落结构的影响

为研究梯级引水式水电站对底栖动物群落结构的影响,对云南景谷河3座梯级电站影响下河流底栖动物的群落结构进行了调查研究。研究结果表明,水电站的修建显著改变了河流的流速及水深;减水段和混合段水体底栖动物的物种丰度和多样性指数存在一定差异;不同级电站混合段底栖动物密度和生物量均高于减水段;功能摄食类群上混合段的滤食者、撕食者和捕食者相对丰度均显著高于减水段;丰度/生物量比较曲线表明,相对于混合段,水电站影响下减水段底栖动物群落受到了一定程度的干扰。故修建梯级小水电站时,应关注其对底栖动物的群落结构的影响。