Recipient Organization
STATE UNIV OF NEW YORK
(N/A)
SYRACUSE,NY 13210
Performing Department
Environmental & Forest Biology
Non Technical Summary
Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2013 SUNY College ESF Neil H. RinglerFebruary 4, 2013Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: to estimate populations of centrarchid species (bass and sunfish) in anticipation habitat restoration post dredging and capping.Fish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish tissue samplingPurpose: to collect fish for contaminant analysis in tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/capping activities.Smallmouth bass stable isotope analysisPurpose: to determine feeding preferences (i.e., littoral zone, benthic prey base versus pelagic prey base) of smallmouth bass at different age classes.Centrarchid/bullhead nesting surveyPurpose: to assess nesting density prior to remediation for NRD purposes.Plant survey in SMU 3Purpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2014 SUNY College ESF Neil H. Ringler1/24/14Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: to estimate population densities of centrarchids species (Bass and Sunfish) in anticipation of habitat restoration post dredging and capping.Fish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish Tissue Sampling: Onondaga LakePurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/ capping activitiesFish Tissue Sampling: Geddes Brook and Ninemile CreekPurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and data related to remediation activities.Plant Survey of 194 PointsPurpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2015 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Project Director: Neil H. Ringler October 22, 2014Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: (1) to estimate populations of centrarchids species (Bass and Sunfish) in anticipation of habitat restoration post dredging and capping. (2) to develop a non-lethal method of aging Largemouth Bass and monitor populations based on age class.Largemouth Bass are an imp01iant component of recreational fishing on Onondaga LakeFish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish Tissue Sampling: Onondaga LakePurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/ capping activities.Fish Tissue Sampling: Geddes Brook and Ninemile CreekPurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration.Centrarchid nesting surveyPurpose: to assess nesting density prior to remediation for NRD purposesPlant Survey of 194 PointsPurpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Monitoring of Artificial Reefs (and see detailed description below)Purpose: (1) To determine use of newly placed artificial reefs by sport fish species in remediated vs non-remediated areas of the lake. (2) to assess the colonizationof macroinvertebrates on the artificial reefs. Macroinve1iebrates contribute greatly to the diet of many sport fish.Awarded Start Date: 7/1/13Sponsor: Honeywell International Incorporated
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
100%
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Goals / Objectives
Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2013 SUNY College ESF Neil H. RinglerFebruary 4, 2013Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: to estimate populations of centrarchid species (bass and sunfish) in anticipation habitat restoration post dredging and capping.Fish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish tissue samplingPurpose: to collect fish for contaminant analysis in tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/capping activities.Smallmouth bass stable isotope analysisPurpose: to determine feeding preferences (i.e., littoral zone, benthic prey base versus pelagic prey base) of smallmouth bass at different age classes.Centrarchid/bullhead nesting surveyPurpose: to assess nesting density prior to remediation for NRD purposes.Plant survey in SMU 3Purpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2014 SUNY College ESF Neil H. Ringler1/24/14Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: to estimate population densities of centrarchids species (Bass and Sunfish) in anticipation of habitat restoration post dredging and capping.Fish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish Tissue Sampling: Onondaga LakePurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/ capping activitiesFish Tissue Sampling: Geddes Brook and Ninemile CreekPurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and data related to remediation activities.Plant Survey of 194 PointsPurpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2015 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Project Director: Neil H. Ringler October 22, 2014Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: (1) to estimate populations of centrarchids species (Bass and Sunfish) in anticipation of habitat restoration post dredging and capping. (2) to develop a non-lethal method of aging Largemouth Bass and monitor populations based on age class.Largemouth Bass are an imp01iant component of recreational fishing on Onondaga LakeFish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish Tissue Sampling: Onondaga LakePurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/ capping activities.Fish Tissue Sampling: Geddes Brook and Ninemile CreekPurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration.Centrarchid nesting surveyPurpose: to assess nesting density prior to remediation for NRD purposesPlant Survey of 194 PointsPurpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Monitoring of Artificial Reefs (and see detailed description below)Purpose: (1) To determine use of newly placed artificial reefs by sport fish species in remediated vs non-remediated areas of the lake. (2) to assess the colonizationof macroinvertebrates on the artificial reefs. Macroinve1iebrates contribute greatly to the diet of many sport fish.
Project Methods
Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2013 SUNY College ESF Neil H. RinglerFebruary 4, 2013Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: to estimate populations of centrarchid species (bass and sunfish) in anticipation habitat restoration post dredging and capping.Fish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish tissue samplingPurpose: to collect fish for contaminant analysis in tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/capping activities.Smallmouth bass stable isotope analysisPurpose: to determine feeding preferences (i.e., littoral zone, benthic prey base versus pelagic prey base) of smallmouth bass at different age classes.Centrarchid/bullhead nesting surveyPurpose: to assess nesting density prior to remediation for NRD purposes.Plant survey in SMU 3Purpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2014 SUNY College ESF Neil H. Ringler1/24/14Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: to estimate population densities of centrarchids species (Bass and Sunfish) in anticipation of habitat restoration post dredging and capping.Fish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish Tissue Sampling: Onondaga LakePurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/ capping activitiesFish Tissue Sampling: Geddes Brook and Ninemile CreekPurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and data related to remediation activities.Plant Survey of 194 PointsPurpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Onondaga Lake Habitat Remediation Study 2015 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Project Director: Neil H. Ringler October 22, 2014Sport fish (target species) population assessmentPurpose: (1) to estimate populations of centrarchids species (Bass and Sunfish) in anticipation of habitat restoration post dredging and capping. (2) to develop a non-lethal method of aging Largemouth Bass and monitor populations based on age class.Largemouth Bass are an imp01iant component of recreational fishing on Onondaga LakeFish community assessmentPurpose: to conduct monthly assessments of the fish community in Onondaga Lake for monitoring spatial and temporal changes in community structure.Fish Tissue Sampling: Onondaga LakePurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration and dredging/ capping activities.Fish Tissue Sampling: Geddes Brook and Ninemile CreekPurpose: To collect fish for contaminant analysis of tissue and monitor changes in contaminant concentrations associated with habitat restoration.Centrarchid nesting surveyPurpose: to assess nesting density prior to remediation for NRD purposesPlant Survey of 194 PointsPurpose: To characterize colonization in remediated versus non-remediated Solvay waste areas.Monitoring of Artificial Reefs (and see detailed description below)Purpose: (1) To determine use of newly placed artificial reefs by sport fish species in remediated vs non-remediated areas of the lake. (2) to assess the colonizationof macroinvertebrates on the artificial reefs. Macroinve1iebrates contribute greatly to the diet of many sport fish.