Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Salamander colonization of Chase Lake, Stutsman County, North Dakota

May 5, 2013

Salt concentrations in lakes are dynamic. In the western United States, water diversions have caused significant declines in lake levels resulting in increased salinity, placing many aquatic species at risk (Galat and Robinson 1983, Beutel et al. 2001). Severe droughts can have similar effects on salt concentrations and aquatic communities (Swanson et al. 2003). Conversely, large inputs of water can dilute salt concentrations and contribute to community shifts (Euliss et al. 2004).

Publication Year 2013
Title Salamander colonization of Chase Lake, Stutsman County, North Dakota
Authors David M. Mushet, Kyle I. McLean, Craig A. Stockwell
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title The Prairie Naturalist
Index ID 70060519
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center