As seen in the latest issue of Hydro International
Preservation of endangered species habitats along the Platte River
Topobathymetric Lidar technology has become an indispensable tool in environmental management, particularly for monitoring and preserving fragile ecosystems. In central Nebraska, along the Platte River, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring habitat suitability for endangered and threatened species such as whooping cranes, piping plovers and pallid sturgeon. This article delves into how the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP), in collaboration with NV5, is using state-of-the-art topobathymetric Lidar to monitor sediment dynamics, providing actionable insights for adaptive habitat management and conservation efforts.
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