Aquatic Biology
The Aquatics program is only one of two programs of this type in the State of Indiana. The program was established to investigate and evaluate the biological communities in the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers and their tributaries. While conventional monitoring is good at identifying the chemical and microbial components of the water being tested, it provides little information about the condition of the aquatic communities that it is also intended to protect. To date, 84 different species of fish have been identified within the St. Joseph River watershed.
To view the Public Works & Utilities Aquatics Biologist's annual fish monitoring report, select a report below:
2009 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.24Mb pdf)
2008 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.4Mb pdf)
2007 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.4Mb pdf)
2006 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.5Mb pdf)
2005 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.4Mb pdf)
2003 Aquatic Monitoring Report (4.3Mb pdf)
2002 Aquatic Monitoring Report (13.1Mb pdf)
2001 Aquatic Monitoring Report (9.3Mb pdf)
2000 Aquatic Monitoring Report (2.4Mb pdf)
1999 Aquatic Monitoring Report (7.2Mb pdf)
1998 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.1Mb pdf)
2006 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.5Mb pdf)
2005 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.4Mb pdf)
2003 Aquatic Monitoring Report (4.3Mb pdf)
2002 Aquatic Monitoring Report (13.1Mb pdf)
2001 Aquatic Monitoring Report (9.3Mb pdf)
2000 Aquatic Monitoring Report (2.4Mb pdf)
1999 Aquatic Monitoring Report (7.2Mb pdf)
1998 Aquatic Monitoring Report (1.1Mb pdf)
In 2009, the Aquatics Program performed community monitoring for the Elkhart River Restoration Association (ERRA). View the ERRA's report here (2.4Mb pdf)
The Aquatics section activities include:
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Supplying fish community information for use in
- Serving on steering committees for regional watershed plans and are representatives of the City on environmental boards and issues.
- Collecting information to update Fish Consumption Advisories for the
- Educating students and the public on the diversity of fish species in our area through demonstrations and presentations
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Assisting the Indiana Department of Natural Resources with sampling activities on local streams and lakes
If your group is interested in a presentation from the Aquatic Biologist click here.
News & Notices
- Spring 2010 Green Gazette
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Green Gazette is a regular publication of the City of Elkhart's Environmental Division. Inside you'll find out about our upcoming events and helpful information and environmental tips.
- 2009 Fall & Winter Green Gazette
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Green Gazette is a regular publication of the City of Elkhart's Environmental Division. Inside you'll find out about our upcoming events and helpful information and environmental tips.
- 2009 Summer Green Gazette
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Green Gazette is a regular publication of the City of Elkhart's Environmental Division. Inside you'll find out about our upcoming events and helpful information and environmental tips.
- 2009 Spring Green Gazette
Published: Monday, March 09, 2009
Want to learn about what's going on with Elkhart's Environmental Division? Open this up to discover what's happening!
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Aquatic Biologist:
Daragh Deegan
Daragh Deegan
1201 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46516
Elkhart, IN 46516
- Telephone Number: (574) 293-2572
- Fax Number: (574) 293-7658
- Office Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00
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