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Cone Marsh IA 02-IOW-626

Louisa County S14T76NR5W 8 mi. N of Columbus Junction.

Assessment Cycle
1998
Result Period
1994 - 1996
Designations
Assessment Type
Evaluated
Integrated Report
Category 0
Legacy ADBCode
IA 02-IOW-00240-L_0
Overall Use Support
Threatened
Aquatic Life Use Support
Threatened
Fish Consumption
Not assessed
Documentation
Assessment Comments

Assessment based on surveys by IDNR Wildlife Bureau.

Basis for Assessment

Comments of DNR Wildlife Biologist indicate siltation impacts from agricultural nonpoint sources are the primary threat to full attainment of B(LW) use.   Use support status was upgraded from PS to FST based on recommendation of biologist.

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 Not Impairing
  • Agriculture
  • Not Impairing
Siltation Aquatic Life Support Not Impairing
  • Agriculture
  • Not Impairing