Metal exposure in a benthic macroinvertebrate, Hydropsyche californica, related to mine drainage in the Sacramento River
January 1, 2000
A biomonitoring technique was employed to complement studies of metal transport in the upper Sacramento River affected by acid mine drainage. Metals (Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Pb, and Zn) were determined in a resident invertebrate, Hydropsyche californica (Insecta: Trichoptera), and streambed sediments (
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | Metal exposure in a benthic macroinvertebrate, Hydropsyche californica, related to mine drainage in the Sacramento River |
| DOI | 10.1139/f99-260 |
| Authors | Daniel J. Cain, James L. Carter, Steven V. Fend, Samuel N. Luoma, Charles N. Alpers, Howard E. Taylor |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
| Index ID | 70023103 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | California Water Science Center; National Research Program - Western Branch; Toxic Substances Hydrology Program; National Research Program - Central Branch |