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Guest Speaker: Murphy Coan, OEPA Fish BiologistTitle: "The Fish and Habitat of Alum Creek"
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Place: Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville
Description:
Murphy will discuss the fish and habitat observed within the Alum Creek portion of Middle Scioto River, Big Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek multi-basin survey that took place during the 2023 field season. In addition to the field observations we will go over why the survey took place and how Ohio EPA uses the IBI (Index of Biotic Integrity) and the QHEI (Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index) to "score" a stream reach.
FACT Year in Review presentation will follow Murphy's talk. Light refreshments will be served. FACT Members can take home a free copy of the most recent Ohio Stream Guide, published by MidWest Biodiversity Institute.
Murphy's Bio:
My name is Murphy Coan, I'm an Ohio Native and grew up in Westerville. When I wasn't in school or at football or track practice, I spent every ounce of my childhood exploring and fishing in Alum Creek. My time spent at the creek was the foundation that started me on my journey to becoming the outdoorsman and conservationist I am today. My love of natural places drove me to pursue a bachelor's degree in forestry, fisheries and wildlife from The Ohio State University, and my affinity for water, specifically rivers, was the cornerstone to my career path as a fisheries biologist. I have conducted over 750 electrofishing surveys throughout Ohio since 2015 and have worked in nearly all of major river systems throughout the state.
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Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082-9105, United States
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