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Biology

Biology

With 336 miles of aqueduct and more than 40,000 acres of property to manage, CAP faces biological challenges on a regular basis. CAP strives to be an active participant in the scientific community and presents research and findings at professional meetings and conferences throughout the year.

Some of the issues facing CAP include:

Aquatic Weeds

They seemingly come from nowhere, choking everything in their path. Is it “The Creature from the Havasu Lagoon” – or is it ... weeds?
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Caddisflies

Living near a body of water, including water conveyance canals, is an appealing proposition to many people.
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MSCP

Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP) is a comprehensive program for the protection of 27 covered species and their habitat in the Lower Colorado River Basin, including eight federally listed endangered and threatened species.
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Quagga Mussels

A quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) is a freshwater, bivalve mollusk that has invaded North American lakes and streams. The quagga mussel is relatively small (less than 1″), almost triangular in shape, and striped.
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Water Quality

As a service to CAP customers, a robust monitoring program is in place to provide water users with valuable information regarding source and canal water quality.
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Biology Annual Report

The CAP Biology Program was created in 2011 to address the variety of biological issues that can affect CAP’s 40,000 acres of property, the 336-mile aqueduct, and CAP’s ability to deliver water.
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