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Lahart Area IA 04-LDM-1055

Monroe County S21T73NR18W 2 mi. SW of Lovilia.

Assessment Cycle
1998
Result Period
1994 - 1996
Designations
Assessment Type
Evaluated
Integrated Report
Category 0
Legacy ADBCode
IA 04-LDM-0175-L_0
Overall Use Support
Partial
Aquatic Life Use Support
Partial
Fish Consumption
Not assessed
Documentation
Assessment Comments

Assessment based on surveys by IDNR Wildlife Bureau.

Basis for Assessment

Comments from the DNR Wildlife biologist indicate that the aquatic life uses of this wetland are partially supported due to siltation from agricultural nonpoint sources.

Monitoring and Methods
Assessment Key Dates
Methods
120 Surveys of fish and game biologists/other professionals
Monitoring Levels
Biological 0
Habitat 0
Physical Chemistry 0
Toxic 0
Pathogen Indicators 0
Other Health Indicators 0
Other Aquatic Life Indicators 0
# of Bio Sites 0
BioIntegrity N/A
Causes and Sources of Impairment
Causes Use Support Cause Magnitude Sources Source Magnitude
Siltation Overall Use Support Moderate
  • Agriculture
  • Natural Sources
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
Siltation Aquatic Life Support Moderate
  • Agriculture
  • Natural Sources
  • Moderate
  • Moderate