Expert testimony

Fancher, P. (2006, October - April ). Personal interviews on The Cahaba River, history of the area, The Cahaba Lily.

Haddock, R. (2007, February 20 - April 2 ). Phone interviews and emails on benthic macroinvertebrates, water temperature, habitat quality, macroinvertebrate populations, identification of macroinvertebrates, condition of Caffee Creek and coal sludge problem.

Kristofik, E. (2007, September 1 - April 16 ). Personal interviews and emails on benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring, choosing a testing site, water pollution, identification of macroinvertebrates, equipment, refuge management, habitat quality.

Lawley, W. (2007, March 13) . Personal interview on aquatic ecosystems.

Miller, S. (2007, January - April ). Personal interviews on condition of Caffee Creek, watershed activities in  the past and future, refuge management.

Owings, J. (2007, March 17- 29) Personal interview on choosing a monitoring site and identification of macroinvertebrates.

Parker, J. (2007, March 26 ). Personal interview on acid mine drainage and history of coal mining in the area.

Salter, E. (2007, March 20) Personal interviews and emails on topic of acid mine drainage.

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