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Dr. Nicholas Sard of the State University of New York Oswego
Dr. Nicholas Sard of the State University of New York Oswego
“We’re sampling the community that resides in that watershed, which can mean not just animals but also plants and creatures that are not water dwellers but might use tributaries and the body of water where the sampling takes place", Sard said.
The sampling can either be a species-specific assay –- asking “is DNA from my target species present?” –- or a general site survey, or asking “what’s here?,” Sard noted.
Dr. Corey Krabbenhoft and Dr. Isabel Porto-Hannes of the University at Buffalo
Dr. Corey Krabbenhoft and Dr. Isabel Porto-Hannes of the University at Buffalo
Team members (from left) Max Striedl, Jonah Fronk, Corey Krabbenhoft and Isabel Porto-Hannes collected mussels from Ellicott Creek. Photo: Douglas Levere
“Freshwater mussels feed by filtering things like bacteria and contaminants out of the water,” says Corey A. Krabbenhoft, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. “A great way to help our waterways become healthier is to invest in freshwater mussels. Their populations in our waterways are a great indicator of the water quality and the wildlife that inhabit it."
“Little things go a long way. Be aware of your environment; recycle and properly dispose of your garbage; be mindful of what you put down the drain; look closer at how you buy and use things. All these little efforts make a difference ” says Isabel Porto-Hannes, teaching assistant professor in Department of Environment and Sustainability.
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