Research
This page is currently being developed to give examples of ongoing research initiatives relating to riverflies.
University of Cardiff - Professor Steve Ormerod
Post-doctoral research - Prof Steve Ormerod in collaboration with Dr Ian Vaughan (funded by RCUK)
Hydrogeomorphology and the distribution of river invertebrates
Dr Isabelle Durance (funded by NERC/Daphne Jackson Trust/EA)
i) Climate-change effects on headwater stream ecological function as indicated by invertebrates
ii) THERES/THERESNow Thermal effects on river ecosystems of the south, north and Wales. The project is examing long-term trends in riverflies, and comparing sensitivity between groups
Dr Esther Clews (Wye and Usk Foundation)
The effects of hydrochemical restoration on river organisms in acid-sensitive parts of the Wye
PhD studies
Stefano Larsen (Wye and Usk Foundation)
Effects of sediment deposition on upland riverflies
Laura Trodden (Cardiff Engineering; with Catherine Wilson)
Climate change, stream hydraulics and stream invertebrates
Jacqui Platt (NERC)
Habitat complexity and riverfly biodiversity
MSc projects
Samantha Davies
Assessing the accuracy of ‘riverfly’ monitoring data in the rivers of SE Wales
See also
Adult Caddisfly Occurance Scheme
Trichoptera Recording Scheme
Plecoptera Recording Scheme
Ephemeroptera Recording Scheme
