Freshwater Ecology Survey Form
Please complete the Freshwater Ecology Survey Form to record site conditions and ecological observations. All fields are required for a comprehensive assessment.
Survey Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Site Name or Location
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Water Body Type
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Please Select
River
Stream
Lake
Pond
Wetland
Other
Habitat Type
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Open water
Vegetated margins
Gravel/cobble substrate
Sandy/muddy substrate
Other
Observed Water Clarity
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Clear
Slightly turbid
Moderately turbid
Very turbid
Visible Pollution or Debris
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None
Litter/trash
Oil sheen
Foam
Algae bloom
Other
Aquatic Organisms Observed
*
Fish
Amphibians
Aquatic insects
Crustaceans
Snails/mollusks
None observed
Other
Physical Habitat Features (check all present)
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Riffles/rapids
Pools
Woody debris
Overhanging vegetation
Undercut banks
Exposed roots
Other
Water Flow Conditions
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Still
Slow
Moderate
Fast
Overall Site Condition (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)
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1
2
3
4
5
Additional Comments or Observations
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