|
|
|
|
Ecology Publications & Forms |
|
|
|
|
|
Ecology Publications & Forms |
| Title | Guidance for Stressor Identification of Biologically Impaired Aquatic Resources in Washington State |
||||
|
|||||
| VIEW NOW |
Guidance for Stressor Identification of Biologically Impaired Aquatic Resources in Washington State (Number of pages: 130) (Publication Size: 1764KB)
|
||||
| Author(s) | Adams, K. | ||||
| Description | When aquatic environments are damaged, the health and viability of organisms decrease. We can detect, explain, and address changes in the chemical environment. However, it can be difficult to explain changes detected in biological communities, preventing restoration of healthy ecosystems. This document provides a formal process for identifying the causes of biological impairment in aquatic systems. Though no regulatory component is involved in this process, conclusions drawn from a Stressor Identification assessment can help prioritize the Total Maximum Daily Load or Water Quality Improvement Plan processes. The Department of Ecology intends this guidance document to assist anyone involved in managing Washington’s aquatic resources. |
||||
| REQUEST A COPY
|
The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment. To help us meet that goal, please consider the environment before you print or request a copy.
ADA Accessibility The Department of Ecology is committed to providing people with disabilities access to information and services by meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Washington State Policy #188. Visit Ecology’s website for more information. |
||||
| Contact | EAP Publications Coordinator at 564-669-3028 or EAPpubs@ecy.wa.gov | ||||
| Keywords | aquatic resources, guidance, identification, biological, criteria, model, fish, river, water quality, Ecology, Total Maximum Daily Load | ||||
| DATA | Environmental Information Management (EIM) #WHM_BIO Environmental Information Management (EIM) #WHM_BIO_P |
Copyright © Washington State Department of Ecology. See https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Accountability-transparency/Our-website/Copyright-information.
|