Project T-25-P1

Project Title: Developing a Multimetric Habitat Index for Wadeable Streams in Illinois

Community and/or Species Focus:

1. Develop a multimetric habitat index that adjusts for regional differences under natural conditions and is able to detect changes over time

1. ​Sites were chosen for disturbance sampling, scored, and ranked either least, moderate, or most disturbed
2. Regional scoring criteria was developed
3. An index was developed and deemed successful

Post-Project Survey (if applicable): n/a

Principle Investigator(s): John Epifanio, Leon Hinz (Illinois Natural History Survey)

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