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Biology

Biology Annual Report

With 336 miles of aqueduct and more than 40,000 acres of property to manage, CAP faces biological challenges on a regular basis.

Some of the issues facing CAP include:

  • Quagga mussels
  • Aquatic weeds
  • Terrestrial weeds
  • Caddisflies
  • Water quality
  • Multi-Species Conservation Program


CAP strives to be an active participant in the scientific community and presents research and findings at professional meetings and conferences throughout the year.

View the 2020 Biology Report.

 

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