| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4374014 | Ecological Indicators | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
- We developed a submersed macrophyte index (SMI) for the Upper Mississippi River.
- Four attributes were selected as metrics for the SMI.
- SMI scores increased downriver of Lake Pepin, which traps suspended solids.
- SMI scores decreased below navigation dams, which alter river hydrology.
- The SMI is the first macrophyte index for large rivers in North America.
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Authors
Megan J.C. Moore, Heidi A. Langrehr, Ted R. Angradi,