Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve Eco Expert: Texas Streams Ecosystems

Advanced Training Opportunity: Come out to the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve for this month’s Eco-Expert, Dr. Derek Hogan.  Dr. Hogan will present “Texas stream ecosystems, post Harvey; with a look toward climate change effects.”

How does climate affect aquatic community responses to disturbance? As ecosystems change in response to climate change, will the resident biotic communities and associated ecosystem processes become more or less resilient? These questions are both theoretically important, and of great relevance to forecasting the impacts of climate change on streams in the Texas Coastal Bend. Hurricane Harvey hit the Coastal Bend with damaging winds and tremendous rainfall. The affected area spans a climate gradient from arid (Kingsville) to humid (Victoria). We are tracking the response of stream biology (microbial, invertebrate, fishes) to the storm and determining how the climate across this region affects the response of the stream communities. Will arid stream communities be more resistant to the disturbance and will humid streams have a strong rebound after the storm? How will stream communities respond to future hurricane events?

• Class size limited to 24.

• This program is FREE of charge and open to individuals and families.

• Walk-ins are welcome on a first come first served basis.

• This program is for individuals and families with children ages 12 and older.

• To reserve a space, please register at http://register.ccparkandrec.com .

For more information, contact Caleb Harris at (361) 826-3947 or [email protected] .

Meet at the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center located at 2446 N. Oso Parkway, Corpus Christi, TX 78414