Spring Branch IA 01-MAQ-49

Assessment Comments

Information from Iowa Conservationist.

Basis for Assessment

Used assessment of support of the Class B(CW) aquatic life uses developed for the 1996 report (=FST).   In addition the March/April 1998 Iowa Conservationist notes that this stream has "lots of improved habitat with additional areas completed in 1997."  Thus, continue to assess support of aquatic life uses as FST.   No threats apparent.  Additional monitoring is needed to better determine the status of the habitat and aquatic communities of this stream.   The Spring Branch Creek Water Quality Project, coordinated by the Delaware Soil & Water Conservation District, is designed to reduce sedimentation and nutrient loading to water resources in the watershed of Spring Branch Creek.   This project is intended educate landownsers on water quality issues and to assist them with implementation of nonpoint source control measures such as conservation tillage, contour stripcropping, grassed waterways, and sediment & water control structures.  For more information on this project, contact the Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District at 319/927-4590.