Aquatic Survey At Clarks River and Hwy 94

Aquatic ecosystems and wetlands provide many ecosystem services and habitat for a multitude of wildlife. Aquatic surveys provide an insight into the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Our goal was to conduct a multi-week aquatic survey of the Clark’s River at Highway 94 outside of Murray Kentucky. One-hour surveys were conducted over the course of six weeks utilizing electrofishing gear and dip nets. An excess of 1700 fish, 6 Northern Water Snakes, and 3 Crayfish were collected and identified. Many other aquatic species were seen however, not collected or identified. Out of the species that were collected and identified, a few of the species were identified as being an indicator species. Survey data was turned over to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Services to help aid in small stream and wetland conservation efforts. Overall the aquatic survey was a success