The biotic integrity of streams in urban and suburbanizing landscapes

Miltner, Robert J.; White, Dale; Yoder, Chris O.

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2003.10.032

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“…In addition to the previously mentioned threats, city development changes also cause hydrology amendments via the construction of impervious surfaces. This increases runoff, Ecological Questions 18/2013: 73 -77 DOI: 10.2478/ecoq-2013 sedimentation and the pollution of streams and wetlands (Paul & Meyer 2001;Miltner et al 2004;Hamer & McDonnell 2008). These factors are not indifferent to amphibian populations, whose reproduction depends on water (Juszczyk 1987;Stebbins & Cohen 1995).…”

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Amphibian situation in urban environment – history of the common toad Bufo bufo in Kraków (Poland)

Budzik

Żuwała

2014

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Abstract. Rapid urbanization processes are not neutral to the environment, especially amphibians. Their double-environment lifestyle makes them particularly vulnerable to negative changes in the environment. Inventory research on batrachofauna carried out in urban areas usually provides data on its current state, but there is little information about changes in its composition over the years. The aim of the study was to investigate the situation of amphibians in urban areas of Kraków (Poland) over the last 90 years. As an example of amphibian species the common toad Bufo bufo (Linnaeus, 1758) was selected, because of its widespread occurrence and high environmental plasticity. Three periods were chosen for the analysis: 1) before the Second World War (1928)(1929)(1930)(1931)(1932)(1933)(1934)(1935)(1936)(1937)(1938)(1939), when the nature of the city seemed to be the least exposed to treats, 2) after the rapid urban transformation associated with the expansion of the territory of the city (1986 -1992), and 3) the present time. In order to determine the current situation of amphibians, in 2011-2012, 30 water bodies of Kraków were inventoried, with particular emphasis on the common toad. The occurrence of the same species in the city over the last 90 years was shown. The proportion of occupied habitat (POH) by the common toad (POH=0.57) is currently similar to the pre-Second World War proportion (POH=0.58). Between these two periods, there was a significant increase in the number of Bufo bufo in Kraków (POH=0.86). At that time the common toad was the only amphibian which increased, while the others declined. These results may suggest the high resistance of the species to the negative impact of urbanization during this period (loss and fragmentation of habitat and pollution). However, its resistance is limited, as evidenced by the recent decline of the species, just as most other amphibians of Kraków.

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Amphibian situation in urban environment – history of the common toad Bufo bufo in Kraków (Poland)

Budzik

Żuwała

2014

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“…Rapid urban expansion and the increased impervious surfaces associated with city development have consistently shown to result in degraded aquatic ecosystems (Carter and Jackson, 2007;Hsieh and Davis, 2005;Lee and Bang, 2000;Miltner et al, 2004). The replacement of vegetated areas that provide rainwater interception and storage, often results in an increase in the rate and volume of stormwater runoff (Kim et al, 2003;Mansell, 2003;Whitford et al, 2001).…”

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Integrated design workflow and a new tool for urban rainwater management

Chen

Samuelson

Tong

2016

Journal of Environmental Management

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For stormwater management, Low Impact Development (LID) practices provide more sustainable solutions than traditional piping and storm ponds. However, to be effective, LID practices must be integrated into planning at the beginning of the design process; yet architects and related design professionals making decisions early in the design process are not equipped to consider runoff calculations given their current tools. In response to this dilemma, we have developed an open source stormwater runoff evaluation and management tool: Rainwater+. It is seamlessly integrated into computer-aided design (CAD) software to receive instant estimate on the stormwater runoff volume of architecture and landscape designs. Designers can thereby develop appropriate rainwater management strategies for the project-based on local precipitation data, specific standards, site conditions and economic considerations. We employed Rainwater+ to conduct two case studies illustrating the importance of considering storm water runoff in the early design stage. The first case study showed the importance of integrating rainwater management into design modeling software for the reason that the specific site condition is critical for determining LID practice. The second case study demonstrated the need of visualizing runoff flow direction in assisting the placement of LID practices at proper locations when the terrain is of great complexity.

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“…Increased 'flashiness' of flows and flooding regimes in urban streams can modify channel and bank stability and increase fine sediment supply loads (Osborne & Kovacic 1993;Fitzpatrick et al 2009). Consequently, many urban streams have been converted from meandering streams into deeper and straighter channels with a loss of boulders and cobbles and increases in fine particulate substrates such as silt (Paul & Meyer 2001;Blakely et al 2006;Miltner et al 2004).…”

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“…The extent and type of urbanisation, along with stormwater drainage, is a major influence on the amount of nutrients, metals, pesticides and other contaminants, such as faecal coliforms, entering urban streams (Chessman et al 1992;Miltner et al 2004). Such changes in water quality levels have been suggested to have flow on effects and influence algal community composition, productivity and in-stream fauna (Chessman et al 1992;Walsh et al 2005).…”

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Assessing the local effects of riparian restoration on urban streams

Thompson

Parkinson

2011

New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research

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Riparian zones mediate chemical and biological exchanges between streams and the terrestrial environment. In urban systems, these zones are often heavily modified by removal of native vegetation and bank disruption. Management agencies have made considerable investments into restoring riparian vegetation through replanting. We investigated the potential for riparian plantings to restore invertebrate communities, by comparing open and forested (replanted) reaches over winter within three urban streams in Melbourne, Australia. Clear differences in aquatic habitats, food resources and fauna were evident between reaches. Algal biomass on artificial substrates did not differ significantly between reaches. Open reaches had higher abundances of taxa reliant on autochthonous production as the primary food resources (e.g. gastropods, chironomids and oligochaetes), while forested reaches displayed a higher diversity of invertebrate taxa associated with allochthonous resources. We conclude that riparian plantings may have some positive effects on streams, even without broader catchment improvements in water quality and hydrology.

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The biotic integrity of streams in urban and suburbanizing landscapes

Cited by 159 publications

References 15 publications

Amphibian situation in urban environment – history of the common toad Bufo bufo in Kraków (Poland)

Amphibian situation in urban environment – history of the common toad Bufo bufo in Kraków (Poland)

Integrated design workflow and a new tool for urban rainwater management

Assessing the local effects of riparian restoration on urban streams

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