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Macroinvertebrate community sample collection methods and data collected from Sand Creek and Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, 2005–07

August 11, 2016

This report provides a table of site descriptions, sample information, and semiquantitative aquatic macroinvertebrate data from 105 samples collected between 2005 and 2007 from 7 stream sites within the Sand Creek and Medano Creek watersheds in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Saguache County, Colorado. Additionally, a short description of sample collection methods and laboratory sample processing procedures is presented. These data were collected in anticipation of assessing the potential effects of fish toxicants on macroinvertebrates.

Publication Year 2016
Title Macroinvertebrate community sample collection methods and data collected from Sand Creek and Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado, 2005–07
DOI 10.3133/ds1012
Authors Morgan A. Ford, Robert E. Zuellig, David M. Walters, James F. Bruce
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Data Series
Series Number 1012
Index ID ds1012
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Colorado Water Science Center