White Breast Creek IA 04-LDM-1466
from confluence with Little White Breast Cr. (S11 T73N R22W Lucas Co.) to confluence with Brush Cr. in S22 T72N R23W Lucas Co.
Assessment Comments
Three stream use assessments in 1990 and one SUA in 1994.
Basis for Assessment
Used the four DNR stream use assessments conducted in November 1990 (3) and September 1994 (1) to assess support of the Class B(LR) aquatic life uses as FST due to (1) habitat scores (22, 21, 26 & 20) generally equal to or better than the overall median score (22) for DNR stream use assessments, (2) indicaitons on field sheets of diverse substrates, occurrence of pool/riffle sequences, and reaches with only isolated channel alterations (straightening), (3) comments on field sheets regarding "relatively good habitat," "good depth and tree snag areas; nice habitat for many species," "very nice riffle area approx. 500' long," and (4) moderately diverse fish community: 13 species from 5 families. Field sheet suggests that continued support of the aquatic life uses is threatened by channel alterations (channel straightening).
Assessment Key Dates
| 9/1/1994 | DNR Stream Use Assessment |
| 11/3/1990 | DNR Stream Use Assessment |
| 11/2/1990 | DNR Stream Use Assessment |
| 11/1/1990 | 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 |