Buffalo Creek IA 04-EDM-985
from confluence with Union Slough Outlet (S9 T97N R28W Kossuth Co.) to confluence with Little Buffalo Cr. in S4 T97N R27W Kossuth Co.
Assessment Comments
Stream use assessment.
Basis for Assessment
Used results of the October 1992 DNR stream use assessment in Kossuth County to assess support of the Class B(LR) aquatic life uses as FST due to (1) habitat score (23) better than the overall median score (22) for DNR stream use assessments, (2) indications on field sheet of diverse substrates, several pool/riffle sequences, and relatively stable stream banks, (3) fish score (12) better than the 75th percentile score (10) for stream assessments made with seines, and (4) relatively diverse fish community. Field sheet suggests that continued support of the aquatic life uses is threatened by over-pasturing of the riprarian zone.
Assessment Key Dates
| 10/1/1992 | DNR Stream Use Assessment |
Methods
| 330 | Fish surveys |
| 375 | Visual observation-- may not quantify some parameters-- single season-- by prof. |
Monitoring Levels
| Biological | 3 |
| Habitat | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry | 0 |
| Toxic | 0 |
| Pathogen Indicators | 0 |
| Other Health Indicators | 0 |
| Other Aquatic Life Indicators | 0 |
| # of Bio Sites | 0 |
| BioIntegrity | N/A |