A Multimetric Benthic Index for Georgia's Wadeable Streams

<p>Using an ecoregional approach, multimetric indices were developed to describe stream condition in each geographically distinct region of Georgia. Collected from predetermined reference and impaired condition streams, macroinvertebrate data were used to develop multimetric indices. Multimetric indices identified a range of stream conditions, as well as, the overall health of aquatic ecosystems. Based on multimetric indices, the Multimetric Rating System grouped streams according to overall stream condition. The Multimetric Rating System used multiple indices to describe various facets of stream condition. Therefore, it may be concluded that the Multimetric Rating System is a robust water management tool that may be used to evaluate stream condition, determine water management decisions, and describe water quality criteria.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Earth and Space Science - Environmental Science Track

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Earth & Space Science

Year dc:date.available

2006

Author dc:creator

• Middleton, Amanda Lynn

Contributors dc:contributor

• James A. Gore
• George Stanton
• Julie Ballenger

• Georgia
• Multimetric Indices
• Multimetric Rating System
• Macroinvertebrate
• Water Management
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Water Resource Management

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/68

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1068