This study provides a good introduction to riparian ecology
along the Tordera River. Students will identify freshwater macro-invertebrates,
discuss insect lifecycles, and study the environment in which these species
live. Students will also measure water quality using FBILL, BWMP, QBR and
ECOSTRIMED protocols, and assess the effects of human impacts, such as
agricultural and industrial development, on riparian habitats. Follow-up
analysis can include a range of statistical techniques, including standard
deviation and Student's t-test.
Details
This study requires one full day. During the lunch break,
students may have a chance to explore the small, rural village of Sant Esteve de
PalauTordera.
