Shimon Marsh IA 04-RAC-1779
Pocahontas County S9T90NR34W 3 mi SE of Varina.
Assessment Comments
Assessment is based on survey of the DNR Wildlife Bureau.
Basis for Assessment
[NOTES: Prior to the 2002 cycle, the Waterbody ID number for this wetland was IA-WETLAND-48. This wetland is not in the current (September 2001) version of the Iowa Water Quality Standards but is proposed for inclusion to the standards as a Class B(LW) waterbody.]
SUMMARY: The aquatic life uses remain assessed (evaluated) as "fully supported / threatened" (minor impacts). Fish consumption uses remain "not assessed." EXPLANATION: The aquatic life uses remain assessed as "fully supported / threatened" based on information from the Iowa DNR Wildife Bureau (see assessment for the 1998 and 2000 reports above). Fish consumption uses remain "not assessed." In general, Iowa wetlands are not managed for recreational fisheries; thus, fish contaminant monitoring is not typically conducted at these waterbodies.
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 | Use Support | Cause Magnitude | Sources | Source Magnitude |
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| Exotic species | Overall Use Support | Not Impairing |
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| Exotic species | Aquatic Life Support | Not Impairing |
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| Siltation | Overall Use Support | Not Impairing |
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| Siltation | Aquatic Life Support | Not Impairing |
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