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Impaired Waters List

Goose Lake IA 01-MAQ-27

Clinton County S29T83NR5E 1 mi. W of Goose Lake.

Assessment Cycle
2000
Result Period
1996 - 1998
Designations
Assessment Methodology
Assessment Type
Evaluated
Integrated Report
Category 0
Legacy ADBCode
IA 01-MAQ-01160-L_0
Overall Use Support
Partial
Aquatic Life Use Support
Partial
Fish Consumption
Not assessed
Documentation
Assessment Comments

Assessment is based on surveys of the DNR Wildlife Bureau. See attached document for details.

Basis for Assessment

SUMMARY:  The Class B(LW) aquatic life uses were assessed as "partially supported."  EXPLANATION:  Based on the recommendation from the DNR Wildlife Bureau, the support of the Class B(LW) aquatic life of this wetland was assesed as "partially supported."  The cause of impairment was identified as siltation related to drainage ditching.

Monitoring and Methods
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 and Sources of Impairment
Causes Use Support Cause Magnitude Sources Source Magnitude
Siltation Overall Use Support Moderate
  • Agriculture
  • Crop-related Sources
  • Hydromodification
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
Siltation Aquatic Life Support Moderate
  • Agriculture
  • Crop-related Sources
  • Hydromodification
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Moderate