Assessment Comments
Assessment is based on results of two October 1995 DNR stream use assessments.
Basis for Assessment
Upgraded the assessment of support of the Class B(WW) aquatic life uses from PS to FST due to a review of field sheets from the October 1995 DNR stream use assessments. Assessments at both locations showed relatively diverse fish communities (14 spp, 3 fams and 9 spp, 4 fams) that contained the more than expected numbers of species/ genera typical of Class B(LR) streams in this region, and game fish (channel catfish) were captured at both locations. Thus, despite the extensive channelization and other alterations to the stream corridor and aquatic habitats, this segment of the Boyer River supports the expected fish community and thus supports the Class B(WW) uses. The primary threats to the continued support of the Class B(WW) uses are the extensive channelization, removal of riparian vegetation (primarily trees), and resultant stream bank erosion that degrades instream aquatic habitats.
