Little Turkey River IA 01-TRK-160

Assessment Comments

Two stream use assessments within 3 miles west of Millville.

Basis for Assessment

Used results of the November 1991 and October 1994 DNR stream use assessments near Millville to assess support of the Class B(WW) aquatic life uses as FST due to (1) habitat score (30) far better than the overall median score (22) for DNR stream use assessments (some of the highest scores for habitat during DNR stream use assessment project, 1990-1995), (2) indications on field sheet of good low-flow characteristics, very diverse substrates, several pool/riffle sequences, very few channel alterations, and stable stream banks with either trees or shrubs dominating the riparian vegetation, and (3) presence of a relatively diverse fish community despite the difficulty of seining in such rocky habitat.   Field sheets do not suggest any threats to continued support of the aquatic life uses.