EPA 810/9-92-004
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle WA 98101
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Water Division
March 1992
Streamwalk Manual
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Intr oduction
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 office In
Seattle was asked by several groups and agencies to create a
standardized, easy to use screening tool for monitoring stream
corridor health. We responded by forming a workgroup composed of
several cItizens and agency representatives to develop both a
monitoring checklist and a data management system. We decided
to ca l l I Streamwalc.
Streamwalk is designed to be used by lay people, people who are
interested in learning more about their streams and rivers. We
siticjuae the data people collect will be used as a screening tool to
baa attention on areas that might be of concern, and to help direct
Luther evaluation by experts. If all goes as we hope, and enough
good Sa b colected, we shouki be able to make comparisons and
evabate ber , wer tine, br rivers or streams.
Qs objectives in devek ping Streamwalk are to:
• Sv a saa*ç b& to kientity potential problem areas
• pa a ith& data collection method so regional and
bwW vpa is cen be made
• kas wpets’ kTh’t& resources on suspected pioblem areas
• dfra, wntment to protecting streams
• Stale cape it 1 1 w relatbnship between streams and
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Re. ze the Streamnalk
1. We encourage you to contact local groups involved in
environmental issues In your area. This serves two purposes:
one, these groups may be able to provide you with Information
and background on your Streamwalk site; and two, you may be
able to piggyback on some an existing program. Examples of
groups to contact include: lzaak Walton League, Adopt-A-Stream
Foundation, Sierra club, Audubon Society, even local fishing
clubs, and local govemtments’ environmental programs.
2. Choose the general area for your Streamwalk. You may wish to
collect data along a familiar stream, one that Is close to your
residence or place of work, one that does not cascade down a
steep mountain side, or a favorite. You may decide to do a series
of streams in a watershed to collect baseline data or to
concentrate your efforts in areas suspected of being polluted. It is
recommended that streamwalks be done four times a year ( once
each season) at your site.
3. Find a USGS topographic (topo) map of your area. These “topo”
maps are excellent because they show buildings, elevations,
waterways and roads. We recommend a 71/2 minute quad map
(1:24000 scale where 11 inches 4 miles). They are available at
local sporting goods stores. The cost is approximately $4.00.
You may also tind a copy to photocopy at your local library.
Topo maps must be used to select and Identify sites. We will use
this data when we enter your Information into our data
management system. For this reason we will need to know the
longitude and latitude of your site. Help In defining longitude and
latitude Is on page 9.
4. Now, select your specific Streamwalk site and fInd it on the topo
map. It will be easier for- future streamwalkers to locate your site
if it Is near clear landmarks (roads, highways and tributaries),
especially those marked on the topo map. For purposes of
Streamwalks, you will be characterizing 100 feet in either direction
from your site. You may do as many sites on the stream as you
wish, Just be sure that sites are at least 200 feet apart.
5. Finally, pull out a copy of the Streamwalk survey data form. Ills
best If you have gone through the manual and form before you
begin your Walk. You wifl use your map and one survey data
sheet per Streamwalk site.
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Data Collection Behaviors
Now you are ready to begin your Walk. Please, consider the
following Streamwalk-related precautionary tips:
• Get the permission of landowners to cross any private land, posted
or not. Do Not Enter Areas Without PermIssIon. It is
recommended that you use public access points (such as city/
county/state parks and campgrounds).
• Only record what your see, not what you have previously seen.
For example if you think fish are present but you can’t see them
mark your sheet “no fish present”
• Always work with someone.
• Do not put yourself in danger to gather survey information.
• Be careful of ticks, poison oak, nettles, insects. Bring repellent.
Wear long pants and boots: wind breakers help to block nettles.
• Watch out for irate dogs.
• The water is not safe to drink.
• Do not walk on unstable banks; your footsteps could speed
erosion.
• Be alert for spawning areas (redds) in the stream. Do not walk on
them. They will look like a round or elliptical area of clean gravel
about 1-3 feet long. During fall through spring, when redds are
evident, try not to walk in the stream. In the summer, if you are
careful, the stream bed might be the easiest route for conducting
your streamwa)k.
Be aware that the stream bed can be very slippery and uneven,
sometimes at unpredictable times and places.
• Do not attempt to walk across streams that are swift and above
the knee in depth. These can be dangerous.
• Be careful of streamside vegetation - disturb it as little as possible.
• If for any reason you feel uncomfoitable about the stream
condItions or sunvundings, please stop your stream walk.
You and your safety am much more valuable than any of the
objectIves of the stieamwalkl
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The following is a recommended list of items to have along on your
Strearnwalk:
• Photocopies of topo map of stream to be walked
• Comfortable rubber boots
• Snag and thorn-proof clothing that is appropriate for the weather
• Clip board with waterproof cover
• Streamwalk data forms
• Two pencils
• Folding ruler or tape measure
• Camera and film in waterproof bag
• Leather gloves
• Whistle
• If you are away from urban or residential areas, the following are
also recommended for safety:
Extra clothes in a waterproof bag
Fire starter (candle and cheap lighter)
Small first aid kit, Flashlight and extra batteries
Documentation
Survey data sheets
Please keep your original data sheet and topo map. You may want
to use the information you have generated to note trends and
changes. The Information may be of also be of use to your local
environmental organization or government. If you want to participate
in the EPA program, we request that you send a copy of the cover
sheet and your completed data survey forms to EPA.
Photos
Pictures taken during your Streamwalk can be of great value. It is a
good Idea to keep your camera, unless it is waterproof, inside a zip-
type p!astic bag until ready to take a picture. For easy identification
of the sile, we recommend that you place a sheet identifying the date
and site In a visible location for your picture. As these photos may
be of use in future stream analysis, we ask that you save them with
your copy of the survey data sheet.
Submitting information
Send copies of your Streamwalk data survey form(s) with a the
cover sheet to:
Stroamwalk
do Grover Padee
EPA RegIon 10
1200 SIxth Avenue, WD-139
Seaft le, WashIngton 98101
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Now fl Time to Begin:
The Streamwaik Site Survey fla w Sheet
Instructions
Below are directions on how to fill out the Streamwalk Survey Data
Sheet Please read these thoroughly before you begin your Walk.
If, while conducting your Streamwalk, you are not able to determine
what the response to a question should be, or if the question itself is
unclear, just leave that space blank - but don’t stop your Walk.
Remember this is not a test, there are no right or wrong answers.
Cover sheet
You only need to complete one cover sheet for each data collection
trip. Please attach this to the one or more site surveys that you
complete. The information is requested for our study of who is
involved in Streamwalks. You do not need Streamwalk training to
participatel
Stream Characterization: Site Survey Data Sheet
You must give the stream name, county and state of your site.
preferably as it appears on the topo map. Note: there are some
streams that are unnamed, in these cases it is vow important that
you indicate the stream, lake or water body Into which your stream
flows and the name and number of the topo map. Without clear
information on which stream you have walked, your data will be
useless.
Your site should be given a number in the order that it is surveyed. If
it serves your purposes, you may also use a description and/or
name, For clarity sake, you may want to name the site for a nearby
landmark such as a bridge or large tree.
In order to integrate your information with the EPA Geographic
Information System to produce maps we must have the longitude
and latitude of your site(s). Computing this may present a
challenge. Please see page 9 for some methods by which this can
be done.
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BeacH ptlon
1. Weather
The concern with weather relates to amount of rainfall which
potentially can affect flow, clarity and amount of water In a stream.
Weather/rainfall reports are available in the daily newspaper or by
calling the local weather service. Definitions of weather conditions
established by the Weather Service are:
Rain - 1/3” in 24 hours - light steady rainfall.
Showers - 1/3N - 1” in 24 hours, intermittent and variable in
intensity.
Storm - 1” or more rain in 24 hrs, usually accompanied by
winds.
2. Stream water measurements
This information will give a description of the stream water at your
site. Please indicate If your response Is estimated or measured.
Remember, it Is best to estimate if taking measurements will
disturb habitat, require that you wade in deep water or disturb
stream banks. Do not attempt to cross In high flows. If it feels
even mildly unsafe, do not try it at all. Remember, this is a
screening tool, not the last word.
3. Water Clarity
The clearness of the water is observed to determine if sediment
pollution is entering the stream. Cloudy water can be a result of
natural processes or of land use In the surrounding watershed.
Sediments can adversely affect habitat conditions such as food,
health of fish, and breeding environment for macroinvertebrates. In
some areas grey or white water can be a result of natural
processes such as glacial sources for streams.
4. Water flow: Pools & Riffles
The variety of flow in relation to depth creates habitat to support
fish and invertebrate life. This variety can be seen by looking for
pools and riffles. Pools are deeper than adjacent areas. They
provide feeding, resting and spawning areas for fish. Riffles and/or
runs are flows swift in companson to surrounding areas. Riffles
are shallow and fast water, runs are deep and fast water and pools
are slow and deep water.
5. Stream channel cross-section shape
Please check the box which matches the shape of the stream
channel. If you are unable to see the shape of the bottom and
banks, please estimate. You can base your estimate on the flow
of water. The slower the water in the middle of the stream, the
flatter the bottom.
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6. Stream bottom (substrate)
Indicate the most common type of material on the stream bottom.
Silt/clay/mud: This substrate has a sticky, cohesive feeling. The
particles are fine. The spaces between the particles hold a lot of
water, making the sediments behave like ooze.
Sand (up to .1 Inch): Sand is made up of tiny particles of rock. It
feels wonderful underfoot.
Gravel (.1 -2 Inches): A gravel stream bottom is made up of
stones ranging from tiny quarter inch pebbles to rocks of about 2
inches.
Cobbles (2 a 10 lnches): The majority of rocks on this type of
stream bottom are between 2 and 10 inches. The average size is
about that of a grapefruit.
Boulders (greater than 10 Inches): Most of the rocks on the
bottom will be large, greater than 10 inches.
Bedmck: This kind of stream bottom is solid rock.
7. Width of Streamside Corridor
The streamside corridor, riparian area or zone of influence are
terms that describes the natural vegetated area on either side of
the stream. It, along with the stream, forms the habitat of the river.
It includes vegetation that shades the water, holds the soil in
place, adds nutrients to the stream in the form of leaves and
during flooding, and provides habitat for streamside wildlife.
Estimate as best you can width of the corridor at your site.
indicate with an “x” on the bar graph the width. Note: Left
and right are based on looking down stream. If the vegetation is
pasture, lawn barked or landscaped, this is not a natural state so
mark “o”
8. Streamside vegetation
A description of the presence and type of streamside vegetation
provides much information about the stream due to its important
role in molding the stream environment. Vegetation acts as a fifter
for sediment and pollution coming in from the near land. it
provides habitat for the many creatures that are dependent on and
influence the stream. Branches, logs and leaves enter the stream
from this region. Vegetation also provides shade, which keeps
the water cool. On the data sheet mark all the categories that
apply.
ConIfer: A cone bearing, evergreen tree or shrub (e.g. a pine tree)
Declduous: A tree which sheds it’s foliage at the end of the
growing season
Small trees or Shrubs: Either conifers or deciduous bushes less
than 20 feet high.
Grasses: Any of numerous plants with narrow leaves,jointed
stems and spikes or clusters of inconspicuous flowers.
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9. Overhead canopy (stream cover)
This Is the amount of vegetation that overhangs the stream. It
focuses on several important values of streamside vegetation:
offering protection and refuge areas for fish and other
organisms, shading the stream and keeping the water cool, and
providing launching” areas for insects that might fall into the
river. Estimate as best you can, about how much of the river is
overhung by vegetation, whether it be grasses, shrubs or trees.
Please check the category that is appropriate for the current
condition of your site. For example, if in the winter there are no
leaves on the trees in your segment you might check 0 - 25%.
However, in the summer when the trees have leaves, you might
check 50-75%.
10. Artificial bank protection
This category includes such streamside modification as riprap (a
retaining wall built of rocks or concrete) and bulkheads. It may
also include placed wrecked auto bodies, refrigerators, and
washing machines. People in the past have thought that such
modifications helped stabilize stream banks. Unfortunately, not
only do they drastically degrade habitat for streamside and in
stream dwellers, they can cause bank erosion In flood
conditions. Mark the category(ies) which best describe the
condition of the stream bank within your 500 foot segment.
11. Presence of logs or woody debris in stream
Logs and woody debris (not twigs and leaves) can slow or divert
water to provide Important fish habitat such as pools and hiding
places. So please mark the general amount of logs and woody
debris in the stream.
12. Organic debris in stream
The presence of other organic matter in the stream can be both
good and bad. It there are dumped grass clippings, it is not
good for stream health. On the other hand, naturally falling
leaves and twigs can be beneficial.
13. Fish in stream
Can you see any fish? Mark it down I If you know what kind of
fish ft is, note that in the space next to the question. If you think
there are fish, but you cannot see them mark no.
14. Adjacent land uses:
Adjacent land use has a great impact on the quality and state of
the stream and riparian areas. Enter a ‘1” if the land use is
present and a “2” if it is clearly impacting the stream. If you
cannot determine the type of housing, Industry or development,
please make your best estimate.
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Con ditlons
This section is designed to get information about potential problem
conditions at your Streamwalk site. Enter a “1” lithe condition is
present and “2” is it is severe.
13. Sfream banks
Natural plant cover degraded: Indicate if streamside
vegetation is trampled, missing, or replaced by landscaping or
cultivation.
Banks collapsed/eroded: Note if banks or parts of banks have
been washed away or worn down.
Banks artificially modified: Indicate ii banks have been
artificially modified by construction or placement of rocks, wood
or cement supports or lining.
14. Stream Channel
Mud/silt/sand on bottom/entering stream: Excessive mud or
sift entering the stream and clouding the water can interfere with
fishes’ ability to sight potential prey. It can also clog fish gills
and smother fish eggs in spawning areas on the stream bottom.
Mud/silt/sand can be an indication of poor construction practices
in the watershed; where runoff coming off the site is not
adequately contained. It can also be a perfectly normal
occurrence, especially if, for example, a muddy bottom is found
along a very slow-moving segment or a wetland. Use your best
judgement.
ArtificIal Stream modifications: Please note if the stream
water has been dammed, dredged, filled, or channelized through
culverts or if other large scale activities such as log removal are
apparent.
Algae/scum floating/covering iucks: Evidence of algae (very
tiny plants that can color the water green or can resemble
seaweed) or scum in the water can point to a problem such as
an upstream source adding too much nutrient (fertilizer) to the
water.
Foam or sheen: This is a bit of a tricky category because this
type of thing can be naturally occurring or a problem. For
example, an iridescent sheen on the water might be from rotting
leaves or it might be from some upstream pollutant. If you are
not sure, mark it on the checklist. Try your best.
Gaibage or Junk in stream: This is your chance to point out
very straightforward problems: litter, tires, hot water heaters, car
bodies, and garbage dumps.
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Organic Debris or garbage: The purpose is to determine if the
stream Is being used as a dump site for materials which would
not be present naturally. Debris can be anything from a pop can
to vegetation brought from somewhere other than the stream
corridor
Livestock in o with unastricted access to stream; Are
livestock present or is there an obvious path that livestock use to
get to the water from adjacent fields? Is there streamside
degradation that is caused by access?
Actively discharglnq pipes: Are there pipes with visible
openings dumping fluids or water Into the stream? Please note,
even though you may not be able to tell where they come from
or what they are discharging.
Other pipes: Are there pipes which are entering the stream?
Please mark even ii you cannot find an opening or see matter
being discharged
Ditches: Are there ditches, usually draining the surrounding land
- which lead into the stream.
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Data Management
EPA has developed a computerized database system (dBase 111+)
for keeping track of Streamwalk data. At present, the system simply
provides a means to Ucapture and preserve” the information. It will
produce lists of stream segments identified and surveyed, survey
dates and results including con dftions r ioted as severe and a few
other such listings. As more data comes in to our office, we will
develop more informative out-puts. We hope to produce maps which
can indicate problem areas and which use colors to indicate severity
and/or to differentiate causes (Geographic Information System).
Again, please send copies of your completed Survey Data Sheet
to:
St reamwalks
do Grover Partee
EPA RegIon 10
1200 SIxth Avenue WD-139
Seattle, Wash Ington 98101
EPA is planning to enter data collected during Streamwalks into
the database. Eventually we will ask locat organizations to compile
data and send us summary reports. Those who have questions
about the database or who wish to maintain their own database may
obtain copies of the structure and programs by contacting Grover
Partee (see above).
For More inI!ormation or
To Provide Feedback
Please write: or call:
Streamwalk Gretchen Hayslip, Biologist
Susan Handley (206) 553-1685
U.S. EPA Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue, WD-139 Grover Partee, Data Management
Seattle, Washington 98101 (206) 553-6697
Susan Handley,
Program Implementation
(206) 553-1287
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lnstnwflons tar Deflnlng Longitude and
Latiwde of Stream walk Site
Note: Latitude and longitude are defined in degrees, minutes and
seconds. There are 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in a
degree. The symbols are as follows: o = degree. ‘= minute and =
seconds
Method 1:
Mathematical Determination
1. Look at the right hand corner (upper or lower) under the map
name (last digfts of number) to find the width scale of the map:
1(7.5 width enter 450 1115 width enter 900
2. What Is the width of your map east to west ____________ mm
(exclude borders) (Longitude factor)
3. Divide #1 by #2 (to nearest whole) ________________ sec/mm
4. What Is the length of your map north to south ___________ mm
5. DMde 450 by #4 (Latitude factor) _________________ sec/mm
6. Enter the Longitude for the edge closest to your site
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(east - west, noted at bottom of map)
7. Measure in millimeters from site to that edge____________ mm
8. Multiply #7 by #3 (to the nearest whole)
9. Convert #8 to minutes and seconds by dividing by 60, do not use
a calculator so any remainder will be in seconds
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10. (a) If closest edge is east, add #6 to #9
(b) If closest edge is west, subtract #9 from #6
The Anèwer for #10 Is the Longitude of the Site
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11. Enter the Latitude for the edge closest to your site
(north——south) I V 1 ’ I I ”
12. Measure (in millimeters) from the site to the edge mm
13. Multiply #12 by #5 (to the nearest whote)
14. Convert #13 to seconds_______ _______
15. (a) If closest edge is south, add #14 to #11
(b) If closest edge is north, subtract #14 from #11
The Answer for #15 Is the Latitude of the Site
Method 2:
Grid
EPA has limited transparent grids available to assist you in
determining latitude and longitude. To receive a grid, please contact
Susan Handley, (206)553-1287. You will need to have the following
information to receive the correct grid:
• Name and number of the topo map to be used
• Latitude nearest the site
The grid is a clear plastic sheet which you can place on the map.
There is a six step process to define the latitude and longitude.
Method 3:
Local Resource
We are currently training people who will be available to assist you
with the determination of latitude and longitude. If Methods #1 or #2
will not work for you, please contact us for assistance.
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filonary
Algae: A chlorophyll containing plant ranging from one to many
cells In size, that lives in fresh or salt waler.
Anadromous: Fish that return from sail water to fresh water to
spawn (e.g., salmon, steelhead).
Aquatic Insect: Insect species whose larval and/or juvenile forms
live in the water.
Aquifer: Any underground geological formation containing water.
Bedrock: Unbroken solid rock, overlain in most places byu soil or
rock fragments.
Benthic: Bottom.dwelling. The plant and animal life whose habitat
is the bottom of a sea, lake, or river.
Channeiized: The straightening and deepening of streams.
Channelization reduces the ability of the stream to assimilate
waste and disturbs fish breeding areas.
Clarity: The clearness of the water in the stream.
Conifers: A cone-bearing Evergreen tree or shrub (a pine tree for
example).
Cover: Overhanging or inst ream structures (such as tree roots,
undercut streambanks, or boulders) that offer protection from
predators, shelter from strong currents, and /or shading.
Current: The velocity (speed) of the flow (of water).
Deciduous: A tree which sheds its foliage at the end of the growing
season.
Ecosystem: The lnteractinp system of a biological community
(plants, animals) and it’s non-living environment.
Effluent: The wastewater from a municipal or industrial source that
Is discharged into the water.
Erosion: The wearing away of the land surface by wind or water.
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency.
Filling: The process of depositing dirt and mud in marshy areas
(wetlands) or In the water to create more land. Filling disturbs
natural ecological cycles.
Gradient: The slope or steepness of the stream.
Groundwater: The supply of freshwater under the earth’s surface
in an aquifer or soil.
Habitat: The specific environment in which an organism lives and
depends on for food and shelter.
Headwaters: Small creeké at the uppermost end of a stream
system, often found in the mountains, that contribute to larger
creeks and rivers.
Mass Wasting: Downward movement of dry soil and rock caused
by gravity (often called slides or avalanches).
Monitor: To measure a characteristic, such as streambank
condition, dissolved oxygen, or fish population, over a period
of time using uniform methods to evaluate change.
Non-point Source Potlutlon: “Diffuse” pollution, generated from
large areas with no particular point of pollutant origin, but
rather from many Individual places. Urban and agricultural
areas generate nonpolntsource pollutants.
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Nutrient: Any substance, such as fertilizer, phosphorous, and
nitrogen compounds, which enhances the growth ci plants and
animals.
Point Source Pollution: A discharge of water pollution to a stream
or other body of water, via an identifiable pipe, vent, or culvert.
Pool: An area of relatively deep stow water in a stream that offers
shefter to fish.
Quality Control (OC): The system of checks that are used to
generate excellence, or quality, in a program (a monitoring
program for example. QC asks if we are doing things right).
Quality Assurance (QA): Quality Assurance is the larger system to
see that OC is maintained. QA asks if we are doing the light
things (in our case are we monitoring the right things to detect
changes in water quality).
Reach: A stream section with fairly homogeneous characteristics
Redd: Shallow depression in the streambed gravel in which a
female salmonid deposits her eggs.
Riffle: A shallow, gravely area of streambed with swift current.
Used for spawning by salmonids and other fishes.
Riprap: A sustaining wall built of rocks.
R lparian Area: An area, adjacent to and along a watercourse.
which is often vegetated and constitutes a buffer zone
between the nearby lands and the watercourse.
Run: A stretch of fast smooth current, deeper than a riffle.
Runoff: The portion of rainfall, melted snow, or irrigation water that
flows across ground surface and eventually returned to
streams. Runoff can pick up pollutants from the air or the land
and carry them to streams, lakes, and oceans.
Salmonld: Fish that are members of the family Salmonidae;
includes salmon, trout, char, and whitefish.
Sediment: Fine soil or mineral particles that settle to the bottom of
the water or are suspended in the water.
Stormwater Runoff: Water that washes off the land after a
rainstorm. In developed watersheds it flows off roofs and
pavement into storm drains which may feed directly into the
stream; often carries concentrated pollutants.
Substrate: The material that makes up the bottom layer of the
stream, such as gravel, sand, or bedrock.
Stream Corridor: A perennial or intermittent stream, it’s lower and
upper banks.
Stream Mouth: The beginning of a stream, where it empties into a
lake, ocean, or another stream.
Suspended SedIments: Fine material or soil particles that remain
suspended by the current until deposited in areas of weaker
current. They create turbidity and, when deposited, can
smother fish eggs or alevins. Can be measured in a
laboratory as “Total Suspected Solids” (TSS).
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Topographic: The configuration of a surface area including its relief,
or relative elevations, and the position of its natural and man
made features.
U.S.G.S.: U.S. Geological Survey.
Wetlands: Wetlands are lands where saturation with water is the
dominant factor determining the nature of soil development.
They also can be Identified by unique plants which have
adapted to oxygen-deficient (anaerobic) soils. Wetlands
influence stream flows and water quality.
Zoning: To designate, by ordinances, areas of land reserved and
regulated for specific uses, such as residential, industrial, or
open space.
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Streamwalk Cover Sheet
Date:
Investigato4s):
Are you a stream resource professional?
Have you completed a training class?
0
0
Yes
Yes
0
0
No
No
Alfi hialloer
Phone:
Address:
Stream name. County:
State:
& used: (eg: Bellevue South, WashIngton, 7.5 x 15- 1:25000)
Instructions:
Complete one Cover Sheet for each “walk.” During the walk,
complete one Site Survey Data Sheet (both sides, please) at each
site. St ream walk uses the term “sites” to designate unique (le: non-
overlapping) sections of the stream about 500 feet long. Your
entries for each site should reflect, to the best of your ability, the
whole site.
Return to:
Streamwaik, WD-139
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
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SItc sn’ey Data Sheet
(Coi 11 sto One Sheet per Site) +
.Sfreamnam:
Cowi ’: State:
lnveszfgatoi-(s):
Site (name, descrtp&n anumbe4:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Weather
o Storm
U Rain
o Showers
Stream Description
1. Depth:
Width:
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U Overcast
U Clear
feet
feet
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1”
N Pgs 12-13
W:____
IPage6 ,#1 I
Page 6, #2
U measured 0 estimated
(at site)
0 measured 0 estimated
(at site)
Clarity - does water appear
o Clear
o Cloudy
2. Pools and riffles and/or runs present U
3. Stream/bank Cross-section shape (at site)
Page 6, #3
Page 6, #4 j
Page 6, #5
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Site Survey Data Sheet
(Complete One Sheet per Site)
4. Stream bottom (check those most common)
0 Sift/Clay/Mud
USand (up to .1”)
U Gravel (.1 - 2”)
UCobbles (2- f l Y’)
o Boulders (over 10”)
o Bedrock (Solid)
5 ; Width of Streamside Corridor in feet (at site
downstream
Width of Streamside Coriidor in feet (at site)
downstream I
IPage7 ,#6 I
• Left looking
Feet
Right looking
Feet
Page 7,
6. Streamside vegetation
None/Sparse
U.
Conifers
Deciduous U
Small trees and
Shrubs (<20’) U
Grasses U
Vegetation appears natural 0
Other Comments?
Occasional
U
U
Common
U
U
Page 7, #8
7. Extent of
U 0-25%
or cultIvated
U
U
U
Overhead canopy
U 25-50%
lPage8 ,#9 I
U 50-75% 075-100%
8. Extent of Artificial Bank Protection
U 0-25% U 25-50% U 50-75%
9. Presence of Logs
U None
Page 8, #10]
or Large Woody Debris
U Occasional
075-100%
in Stream Page 8, #11
U Common
1 1•.
10. Presence of Other Organic Debris in Stream
U None .0 Occasional 0 Common
Any fish
UYes
present?
ONo
Page 8, #121
Page 8, #13 ]
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Site Survey Data Sheet
(Complete One Sheet per Site)
Adjacent land uses: Check “1” if present, “2” if clearly impacting
stream: Page 8, #14
1 2 ResIdential
o o Single family housing
0 0 Multi-family housing
O 0 Commercial development
O 0 Ught Industry
O 0 Heavy industry
1 2 Roads, etc
O 0 Paved roads or bridges
O 0 Unpaved roads
1 2 Construction underway on:
0 C) Single family housing
O 0 MultI-family housing
0 0 Commercial development
0 CI Ught industry
O 0 Heavy Industry
Cl 0 Road /bridge construction
1 2 AgrIcultural
O 0 Grazing land
O 0 Feedlots or animal holding areas
0 0 Cropland
12 Other
O 0 Mining or gravel pits
0 CI Logging
0 0 Recreation
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Site Sun a y Data Sheet
(Complete One Sheet per Site)
Conditions (Check “1” i i present, 1 12fl it impact seems severe):
1 2 Stream banks I Page 9, #13
O 0 Natural streamside cover degraded t
O 0 Banks collapsed/eroded
O 0 Banks artificially modified
O 0 Garbage/junk adjacent to stream
1 2 Stream channel I Page 9, #14
0 0 Mud/silt/sand in or entering stream I
O 0 Artificial stream modifications
(dams, channels, culverts, etc.)
O 0 Algae or scum floating or coating rocks
O 0 Foam or Sheen
O 0 Garbage/junk in stream ___________
IPage9, #15 1
1 2 Other
O 0 Organic debris (garbage, grass clippings, etc.)
0 0 Livestock in or with unrestricted access to stream
O 0 Actively Dischargin 9 Pipe(s)
o 0 Other Pipe(s) Entering
O 0 Ditches entering
Other Comments?
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Site Survey Data Sheet
(Complete One Sheet per Site)
Adjacent land uses: Check i if present, ‘2” if dearly impacting
stream: ‘ age 8, #14 J
1 2 Residential
o o Single family housing
o o Mull-family housing
o o Commercialdevelopment
o u Lightkidustry
O 0 Heavyindustry
1 2 Roadsetc
o c i Paved roads or bridges
o ci Unpaved roads
1 2 ConstructIon underway on:
o o Single family housing
0 0 MultI-family housing
0 0 Commercial development
0 0 Ught industry
0 0 Heavy industry
o 0 Road!brklge construction
1 2 Agricultural
Cl 0 Grazingland
o o Feedlots or animal holding areas
o o Cropland
12 Other
o 0 Mining or gravel pits
00 Logging
o o Recreation
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Site Survey Data Sheet
(Complete One Sheet per Site)
Conditions (Check”? if present, “T if impact seems severe):
1 2 Streasnbanks lDneiagg 3
O U Natural streamside cover degraded “ ‘
o U Banks collapsedferoded
o o Banks artificially modified
U U Garbage / junk adjacent to stream
1 2 Streamchannel ‘age 14
U U MucVsilt/sand in or entering stream
U U Artificial stream modifications
(dams, channels, culverts, eta)
U U Algae or scum floating or coating rocks
O U FoamorSheen
0 U Garbage/junk in stream _______
Page9 ,#15 I
12 Other
U U Organic debris (garbage, grass clippings, eta)
U U Livestock in or with unrestricted access to stream
U U Actively Discharging Pipe(s)
U U Other Pipe(s) Entering
O U Ditches entering
Other Comments?
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Site Survey Data Sheet
(Complete One Sheet per Site)
4. Stream bottom (check those most common) I 7
USiltlCtayIMud ‘ Page ,
USand (up to .1 ”)
UGravelçi -2”)
UCcbbles(2- 10”)
U Boulders (over 10”)
U Bedrock (Solid)
5. Width of Streamside Corridor in feet ( at site . Left looking
downstream
__________________ Feet
Width of Streamside Corridor in feet ( at site) . Right looking
downstream I I Daaa 7 #7
___________ Feet l’ ’
6. bireamside vegetation
None/Sparse Occasional Common
Conifers 0 0 U
Deciduous 0 0 0
Smalitreesand Page7,#8
Shrubs ( <20’) 0 0 U
Grasses 0 U U
Vegetation appears natural 0 or cultivated U
7. ExtentofOverheadcanopy I P39fl #9
o 0-25% 025-50% 050-75% U 75-100%
& Extent of Artificial Bank Protection V Mb0 I
00-25% 025-50% 050-75% U 75-100%
9. Presence of Logs or Large Woody Debris in Stream I 08 , h1 I
O None 0 Occasional OComtmn
10. Presence of Other Organic Debris in Stream Page8,#12
0 None 0 Occasional 0 Common
11. Any fish present? lt’aoeB .#13 I
DYes ONo
Other Commenrsw
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Site Survey Data Sheet
(Coirplete One Sheet per Site)
Latitude:
Longitude:
Weather
OStorm
0 Rain
U Showers
Stream Description
1. Depth: _______
Wklth:
Clarity - does water appear
U Clear
U Cloudy
2. Pools at riffles and’or runs present 0
3. Streanvbank Cross-section shape (at site)
r ir rr
I 1 [ F I 1 W W
Page6#1 1
O Overcast
o Clear
[ ]
feet 0 measured 0 estimated
(at site)
feet U measured 0 estimated
(at site)
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L J
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u
bwntVaM(*
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Strnmwallc Cower Sheet
Have yw complet& a training class?
DYes ONo
instructions:
Complete one Cover Sheet hr each “walic.” During the walk,
complete one Site Survey Data Sheet (both side, please) at each
site. Strnrn walk uses the term sites” to designate unique (le: non-
overlapping) sections of the stream about 500 feet long. Your
entries for each site should reflect, to the best of your ability, the
whole site.
Streamwalk, WD-139
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Federal Recycling Program Printed On Recycled Paper
Are us a stieam resanco professional? 0 Yes 0 No
a Cony: I
AW tset (eg: Belevue South, Washington, 73*15-125000)
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