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Freshwater Mussels in Oklahoma RiversFrom Endangered Species to Ecosystem Services
Caryn C. VaughnGeorge Lynn Cross Research ProfessorPresidential ProfessorOklahoma Biological Survey & Biology Department [email protected]
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Atkinson & Vaughn, 2015, Freshwater Biology
What are the distribution and status of mussel species in Oklahoma rivers?
What are their habitat requirements and relationships with other species?
Atkinson & Vaughn, 2015, Freshwater Biology
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What are the environmental flow needs of freshwater mussels?
How can we manage rivers to meet both wildlife and human needs?
Gates, Vaughn, & Julian, Freshwater Biology, 2015
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• Filter the water• Recycle and store nutrients• Provide and modify habitat• Support food webs
What do mussels do in ecosystems?What ecosystem services do mussels provide humans?
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300 m3/km-d
199170 gN +9 gP/km-d
201126 kgN/km1.8 kgP/km
140 m3/km-d 36 gN +4 gP/km-d
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55 kgN/km3.4 kgP/km
BIOFILTRATION NUTRIENT STORAGE NUTRIENT RECYCLING
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Quantify biophysical ecosystem services provided by mussels and rivers
Determine economic and social value of ecosystem services
Establish environmental flow guidelines/policy for Oklahoma rivers
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Caryn C. [email protected]