Freshwater Benthic Macroinvertebrate Index - Jasper

Jasper National Park uses a reference condition approach to monitor benthic macroinvertebrates in the stream and river ecosystems within the park. The taxonomic counts of the benthic macroinvertebrates from test sites are compared to that of the reference sites.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:54 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:54 (UTC)
contact_email traudi.golla@pc.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published 2017-10-01 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Parc national Jasper", "macroinvertébrés benthiques", "ruisseaux", "rivières", "écosystème d'eau douce"], "en": ["Jasper National Park", "benthic macroinvertebrates", "stream", "river", "freshwater ecosystem"]}
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title_fr Indice de macroinvertébrés benthiques d'eau douce - Jasper
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