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Horton Creek
- Charlevoix, MI |
During this exercise you
will learn the following about rivers and streams:
- How the lake sturgeon, a native fish species of the Great Lakes,
has been affected by the changing river ecosystem
- Why the lake sturgeon and other animals depend on the river
for survival
- How to identify some common plants and animals found in the
river ecoystem
Spawning Lake Sturgeon |
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Rivers and Streams as an Ecosystem
Rivers and streams can be found throughout the
entire state of Michigan. They give people an excellent opportunity
to view the interaction between wildlife and fish communities
They provide recreation and beautiful scenery as well. The
wildlife and fish in these systems, along with the environment
in which they live, make up the stream ecosystem. During this exercise
you will learn how animals and fish survive within the stream ecosystem
and how the stream ecosystem has been influenced over time. |
