Deer Creek IA 04-RAC-1207
mouth (S15 T78N R30W Guthrie Co.) to confluence with unnamed tributary in S19 T78N R30W Guthrie Co.
Assessment Comments
Stream use assessment.
Basis for Assessment
Used results of the August 1992 DNR stream use assessment NNW of Stuart to assess support of the Class B(LR) aquatic life uses as FST due to (1) indications on field sheet of diverse substrates, several pool/riffle sequences, and only isolated channel alterations, (2) comments on field sheet: "above average aquatic habitat due to pool/riffle sequences with limestone cobble riffles and pools upt to 2.5 to 3.0' deep," and (3) habitat score (22) equal to the overall median score for DNR stream use assessments. Continued support of the aquatic life uses is immediately threatened by pasturing of the riparian zone and the resultant widening/shallowing of the stream.
Assessment Key Dates
| 8/1/1992 | DNR Stream Use Assessment |
Methods
| 330 | Fish surveys |
| 375 | Visual observation-- may not quantify some parameters-- single season-- by prof. |
Monitoring Levels
| Biological | 3 |
| Habitat | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry | 0 |
| Toxic | 0 |
| Pathogen Indicators | 0 |
| Other Health Indicators | 0 |
| Other Aquatic Life Indicators | 0 |
| # of Bio Sites | 0 |
| BioIntegrity | N/A |