Results of the 2016 Indianapolis Biodiversity Survey, Marion County, Indiana

Authors

  • Jeffrey D. Holland Department of Entomology, Purdue University
  • Rebecca W. Dolan Friesner Herbarium and Center for Urban Ecology, Butler University
  • Michael S. Finkler Science, Mathematics and Informatics Department, Indiana University Kokomo
  • Brant E. Fisher Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
  • Roger L. Hedge Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Nature Preserves
  • Nick Harby
  • Robert P. Jean Environmental Solutions & Innovations
  • Megan K. Martin Environmental Solutions & Innovations
  • Bill McKnight
  • Marc Milne Department of Biology, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis
  • Kirk Roth Corradino, LLC
  • Paul Rothrock Deam Herbarium, Indiana University
  • Carl Strang

Keywords:

bioblitz, Indianapolis, urban biodiversity, urban waterways, urban wildlife

Abstract

Surprising biodiversity can be found in cities, but urban habitats are understudied. We report on a bioblitz conducted primarily within a 24-hr period on September 16 and 17, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The event focused on stretches of three waterways and their associated riparian habitat: Fall Creek (20.6 ha; 51 acres), Pleasant Run (23.5 ha; 58 acres), and Pogue’s Run (27.1 ha; 67 acres). Over 75 scientists, naturalists, students, and citizen volunteers comprised 14 different taxonomic teams. Five hundred ninety taxa were documented despite the rainy conditions. A brief summary of the methods and findings are presented here. Detailed maps of survey locations and inventory results are available on the Indiana Academy of Science website (https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/)

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Published

2019-11-12

Issue

Vol. 126 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Ecology