Biomonitoring Retrospective: Fifteen Year Summary for Maine Rivers and Streams
Davies SP, Tsomides L, DiFranco JL, Courtemanch DL. 1999. Biomonitoring Retrospective: Fifteen Year Summary for Maine Rivers and Streams. DEPLW1999-26. Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Environmental Assessment, Bureau of Land and Water Quality. Augusta, Maine
'The following Report provides a summary of the results of biological monitoring of benthic macroinvertebrates in rivers and streams by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.' 'Part I Chapter 1 is a description of various developmental and implementation aspects of the State's biocriteria program, including development of analytical methods and resulting numeric biocriteria, as well as regulatory and reporting applications of the information. Part I Chapter 2 is a synopsis ofbiomonitoring activities for other waterbody types (e.g., wetlands, lakes 'and estuaries) and for specific applications (e.g., assessment of non-point source impacts).Part II of the Report includes nine chapters, organized by major river basin(s), providing an overview of historical findings, biomonitoring activities and results, current status and planned future activities. Each Basin Chapter has an associated Basin Map and Basin Table that present station location information and biocriteria results. Also provided are eleven case studies that elaborate upon biological and water quality findings and management activities for specific sampling locations, over time.' /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/ST CROIX/ Note: Physical holding is divided into 2 separate folders, both located within Box 9 of the Resource Management Bibliography.**
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Davies, Susan; Tsomides, Leonidas; DiFranco, Jeanne; Courtemanch, David
- Date of Issue
- 1999-12
- Publisher
- Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Environmental Assessment, Bureau of Land and Water Quality
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Biomonitoring, Climate, Inventory, Monitoring, Mount Desert Island, St. Croix, Weather