Approach
Increase understanding of thermal heterogeneity in streams and cold-water refugia.
Tactics
- Identify and inventory cold-water refugia, springs, and groundwater input to springs.
- Identify seasonal refugia (winter and summer).
- Research the influences of lakes, reservoirs, and groundwater on stream temperatures.
- Research fish use of thermal refugia.
Sensitivity
Strategy
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