Developing a multi-metric habitat index for wadeable streams in Illinois.

Hinz, Leon C., Jr.; Sass, Laura L.; Epifanio, John M.

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Title

Developing a multi-metric habitat index for wadeable streams in Illinois.

Author(s)

• Hinz, Leon C., Jr.
• Sass, Laura L.
• Epifanio, John M.

Issue Date

2009-06-15

Keyword(s)

• wadeable streams
• physical habitat
• disturbance
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Abstract

This project was initiated to describe key aquatic habitat characteristics and their association to anthropogenic disturbance by developing a field based, rapid assessment method for qualitatively monitoring instream conditions using a multi-metric habitat index. We have developed and applied a method for rating disturbance in wadeable streams throughout Illinois and collected information on physical habitat at 474 sites statewide. Index development and outreach will be the focus of our efforts for the remainder of the project. Presentations at three scientific meetings (Midwest Fish & Wildlife 2008, Illinois American Fisheries Society 2009, Emiquon Science Symposium 2009) based on project information were given. This report summaries progress for the period beginning 1 May 2008 and ending 30 April 2009.

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

Technical Report INHS 2009 (17)

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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INHS Technical Report Prepared for Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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