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Macroinverteb rate Study Report
Gaston Mall
401 Cox Road
Gastonia, North Carolina
(SEA Ref ID: 02191038.00)
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Prepared by:
Schnabel Engineering South, L.L.C.
104 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 420
West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Cursor Properties
648 Broadway, Suite 502
New York, NY 10022
Attention: Mr. Ray Sohmer, 'dice President Asset Management
NIACROINVERTEBRAT E STUDY PORT
Conducted on:
Gaston Mall
401 Cox Road
Gastonia, North Carolina
SEA ID # 02191038.00
April 3, 2003
Jane Q. Rowan. PWS
Associate
Ronald F. Herrvaers P G
Associate
Prepared for:

Signature
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104 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 420
West Columbia, SC 29169
Schnabel Engineering South. LLC Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.schnabel-eng.com
Cursor Properties
648 Broadway, Suite 502
New York, NY 10012
Attention: Mr. Ray Sohmer, Vice President Asset Management
Subject: /Macroinvertebrate Study Report
Gaston Mall, Gastonia, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Sohmer:
On February 12 and. 13 of 2003 at Schnabel's direction Olver Laboratories (Olver)
collected macro invertebrate samples from six (6) locations in Tributary D-8 and Durhart
Creek at Gaston Mall. Gaston Mall is located in Gastonia (Gaston County), NOIah
Carolina.
A Macroinvertebrate Study was performed due to the lack of significantly favorable
results from our Water Quality Analysis of these M o on-site water bodies. Both
regulatory agencies involved in overseeing impacts to wetlands and water resources in
1 the State of North Carolina, the NC Department of Health and Natural Resources and the
Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, requested that Water Quality
Analysis and/or Macroinvertebrate Study information would need to demonstrate a lack
of functional habitat for macroinvertebrates in the site's water bodies in order for these
governmental agencies to grant approval to initiate development activities which would
alter the environment of these waterways.
Attached is a copy of Olver's Benthic Macro invertebrate Study. The investigation
provides documented evidence that neither Duharts Creek or Trihtutar; D-R rn ovide
suitable habitat for healthy macroinvertebrate communities. Larval insects, mollusks and
other invertebrates that serve as food sources for fish, amphibians, reptiles and the
remainder of the food chain would be expected as the macroinvertebrate inhabitants of
these two streams. Olver's results show that there is little or no use of either stream by
macroinvertebrate species. Their absence may indicate one of the following:
i The two streams are so highly impacted by regular inputs of upstream
contaminants, virtually all life has been destroyed and will remain this way until
contaminant input ceases.
The two streams were highly impacted by one event that occurred in the recent
past that destroyed virtually all of the life in the stream. Theoretically, as the
stream recovers it will be recolonized by organisms from unimpacted stream
reaches.
o The single event could have been a pollutant/contarninant source
"We are co maitted to serz*Lq our.c&ents gy z;zeediny their eVectatians."
Geotechnicai a Construction Monitoring * Dam Engineering 4 Geosciencs 0 Environmental
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e The single event could have been the severe drought of the past year (esp.
last summer)
It is our opinion that regular concentrations of contaminant inputs into the streams
and episodic evaporation of all water in the stream is the controlling factor. Water
Quality samples collected previously did not indicate severe pollution, however there was
indication of sewage input. Our argument to governing regulatory agencies will provide
justification for construction of a culvert for most of the length of Tributary D-8.
However, our observation of fish and amphibian use of Duhart Creek indicates there
would be a significant impact if Duhai-t Creek were culverted or otherwise impacted.
Duhart Creek has been impacted by human development, but there is opportunity for
restoration. If restoration actions were proposed to governing agencies, then this would
likely allow additional freedom from governing regulatory agencies to develop within the
previously impacted area.
If you have any questions about this report or would like us to elaborate more
fully about the implications of the results of our study on the Clean Water Act Section
404 Permitting process, please feel free to contact us at [phone].
Respectfully submitted,
SCHNABEL ENGINEERING SQI7TR L.L.C.
Jane 0. Rowan, PWS Ronald F. Herrygers, P.G.
Associate Associate

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Benthic Macro invertebrate
Evaluation Of Tributary 0-8
And Duharts Creek in the Vicinity
Of the Gaston Mail, Gastonia, North Carolina
Prepared for:
Schnabel Engineering South, LLC
104 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 420
West Columbia, SC 29169
Prepared by:
Olver Laboratories, Inc.
1116 South Main Street, Suite 200
Blacksburg, VA 24060

February 26, 2003
Job Number 60186
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1.0 INTRODUCTION .............. 1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATIONS ............................... 1
2.1 General Characteristics of Tributary D-8 and Duharts
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2.1.1 Tributary D-8 ..............................
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2.1.2 Duharts Creek ............................... .. ... 2
2.2 Sampling Station Locations ............. ..... 3
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2.3 Sampling Station Characterization ............................ 11
2.4 M acroinve rteb rate Sample Collection ......................... 13
3.0 CONCLUSIONS ...................... ................. 15
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Study Site ............................... 4
Figure 2 Station 1 Tributary D-8 ......................................... .......... 5
Figure 3 Station 2 Tributary D-8....................................................... 6
Figure 4 Station 3 Tributary D-8 ............. 7
Figure 5 Station 4 Tributary D-8.......... „.;... 9
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Figure S Duharts Creek Upstream and Downstream Stations ............... 10
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Sample Collection Station Physical/Chemical Characterization 12
Table 2 Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Results for Tributary D-8
and Duharts Creek in the Vicinity of Gaston Mail, Gastonia, N.C.,
February 12-13, 2003 ...................................................... 14
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
An instrearn benthic macroin.vertebrate study was performed by Olver
Laboratories Incorporated on Tributary D-8 and. Duharts Creek in the vicinity of
the Gaston Mail, Gastonia, North Carolina for Schnabel Engineering South, LLC
on February 12 and 13, 2003. This study was performed to evaluate the health of
the indigenous aquatic community in this watershed. Tributary D-8 passes
underneath Interstate 85 through two culvert pipes just west of the Cox Road
interchange and flows behind the Gastonia Mail before entering Duharts Creek.
Both streams were sampled for macroinve rteb rates and evaluated utilizing both
chemical and physical characteristics referenced in the EPA document, "Rapid
Bioassessment Protocols for Use in Streams and Wadeable Rivers: Periphyton,
Benthic Macroinvertebrates, and Fish", Second Edition (EPA 841-B-99-002). This
report describes the methods used to evaluate the study site and assess the
health of the macroinvertebrate-community.
,2.0 METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATIONS
2.1 General Characteristics of Tributary D-8 and Duharts Creek
The general physical and biological characteristics of Tributary D-8
and Duhart's Creek suggests both streams may be intermittent during drought
conditions as observed throughout the Eastern United States in 2002. The steep,
cut dirt banks are affected by erosion during higher flows. Many small holes were
observed along the bank face that were presumably nests of rodents. Numerous
raccoon tracks suggested that the stream and culvert pipes underneath the
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interstate provide a pathway to both sides of the highway for these and other
wildlife.
2.1.1 Tributary D-8
The study area on Tributary D-8 began at the culvert pipes
at the edge of Interstate 85 and continued behind the Gaston Mall
approximately 685 feet to the confluence with Duharts Creek. The
initial 540 feet were mostly open with a cleared field adjacent to the
mall parking lot. The remaining 185 feet were in a wooded area
dominated by saplings and small trees. Tributary D-8 was
channelized and predominantly silt and sand with steep cut dirt
banks on both sides. Overhanging vegetation covered much of the
stream sides. The stream width remained consistent ranging from
6-8 feet.
2.1.2 Duharts Creek
The upstream and downstream sampling stations on
Duharts Creek were characterized by a sand and gravel bottom
and pools created by several fallen trees. A deep pool was at the
confluence of Tributary D-8, created by a large fallen tree. Heavy
vegetation covered both stream banks with some areas up and
downstream covered overhead by Cudzu and other vines. No
erosion was evident along the creek banks. Litter was observed
throughout the length of stream including plastic, paper, Styrofoam,
tires and metal
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2.2 Sampling Station Locations
The sampling stations are depicted in Figure 1. As requested by
Schnabel Engineering, LLC, four sampling sites were located in Tributary D-8
and two sampling sites were located in Duharts Creek.
The station descriptions are summarized as follows:
Station 1:
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Gaston Mall side. Heavy vegetation covered both banks including
grasses, small trees, vines and shrubs. The interstate highway was
located up a grassy bank approximately 100 feet. The stream was
characterized by a gravel, cobble and sand substrate. Attached
algae covered the larger rocks. Water depth was up to 8 inches
deep.
Station 2:
Station 2 (Figure 3) was located 200 feet downstream of Station 1
along the initial straight channelized portion of Tributary D-8. The
bare dirt banks were steep and approximately three feet high.
Erosion during higher flows was evident. A cleared field bordered
the station on the mall side. Small trees and shrubs bordered the
opposite bank. Sampling was most difficult at this station as the
substrate contained several inches of very fine silt that was easily
disturbed. Beneath the silt, the stream bed was predominantly firm
sand. No rocks were in the sampling area, while some fallen
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Station 3 (Figure 4) was located 400 feet downstream from Station
1 and was similar in appearance to Station 2. The fine silt layer
covering the stream bottom was not as deep but the sand substrate
was still present. A road cut by heavy equipment crossed the
stream just downstream of the sampling area. The water depth
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Station 4 (Figure 5) was located in a tree-covered area 150 feet
upstream of the confluence with Duharts Creek andanPdPbare with
535 feet from station 1 The bows. Small trees, shrubs and vines
signs of erosion during hig the varied more at
dominated both sides of the s 2-12rinches. The substrate was primarily
this station, ranging from sand with a fine layer of silt. There of which were obseer along to banks
as well as rust-colored solids
from a small streamiet entering Tributary D-8, approximately 20 feet
sampling point. This streamlet wound through
upstream from the
thick brush in the forestiand on threo(,ately 10 e fefrom et and Gaston
The strearnlet was traversed app
to be covered with oil sheens with rust-colored solids covering the
substrate.
Duharts Creek -Upstream was located within 25 feet of the
This sampling station (Figure 6)
confluence with Tributary D-$ in the midst of fallen trees extending
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across the creek. The creek bankarer decidurelative
covered with vines and shrubs. i- 9 of sand and silt and
south bank. The creek substrate was made up bserved some fine gravel. Man-made litter Y? foam and metagt at was
area and included plastics, paper, hi her flow conditions.
windblown or carried downstream duffnom 1 6 inches. The creek
Water depths were shallow, ranging previously
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2.3 Sampling Station Characterization
Physical characterization and water quality measurement data were
recorded in field data sheets adopted from the EPA Rapid Bioassessment
Protocols. Observations and measurements were recorded at each sampling
station. These field data sheets are included as Appendix 1 of this report. In
addition to habitat characterization, selected physical, chemical, and biological
analyses were conducted at each station. Physical analyses included the
determinations of water temperature, stream width, and stream depth. Chemical
analyses included the determinations of pH using a Cole-Parmer Model 59002
Portable pH Meter, conductivity using a YS1 Model 30 Salinit -fond
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Temperature Meter, and dissolved oxygen using a YSI Model 55 Dissolved
Oxygen .Meter. Stream turbidity was measured using a LaMotte 2020
Turbidimeter. Stream widths and lengths between sample stations were
measured with a 100 foot reel tape. Longer distances were recorded using a
Bushell Yardage Pro 500 range finder.
The chemical and physical characterizations noted on Table 1 indicate
minor variabilities in each measurement. The pH ranged from 6.56 to 7.31 and
dissolved oxygen levels ranged from 9.05mg/L to 10.4 mg/L. Conductivity was
also fairly consistent with slightly higher measurements in Tributary D-8. Overall,
both streams appeared to be clear with no visible signs of pollution except for the
oil sheens and solids entering Tributan7 D-8 just upstream of Station 4. Two small
fish were captured at Station 3 and at the upstream site of Duharts Creek, as well
as two salamanders at the Duharts Creek sampling site. Coarse particulate
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organic matter (CPOM) was sparse throughout Tributary D-8. Due to the steep,
channelized flow of the tributary, most leaf and other organic matter washes
downstream to Duharts Creek during higher flows. CPOM was more prevalent in
Duharts Creek around the fallen trees at the confluence.
2.4 Macroinvertebrate Sample Collection
Sample collection was attempted using a Portable Invertebrate Box
Sampler (RIBS) to optimize sampling efficiency, However, the lack of suitable
habitat at each station made the FIBS impractical to use. Sampling was then
performed using a D-frame kick net. This allowed for more efficient sampling
throughout a larger area
at each station. Due to the heavy siltation in the
tributary, jabs with the kicknet were worked along the entire width of the stream
working from downstream to upstream-. It was observed that the silt and sand
quickly settled back to the bottom once disturbed.
All macroinvertebrates captured were preserved in the field with 70%
Isopropyl alcohol and returned to the laboratory for subsequent processing and
identification.
Each sampling station was extensively searched for macro invertebrates in
the substrate and in any leaf packs present. Table 2 contains the results of the
sampling. Station 1 contained two aquatic worms (Lurnbriculidae) among the
rock substrate. No other signs of macro invertebrates were observed at this
station. Stations 2, 3 and 4 contained no macroinvertebrates in the silt and sand
substrate. A single Dipteran larva (Tipula spp.) was captured in a leaf pack at
Station 3. Duharts Creek also
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Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Results for Tributary Ddb and Duharts (Creek
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Notes: Station 3 Dipteran was captured in a leaf-pack.
No macroinverlebrates were found at stations 2 and 4 in Tributary D-8 or in Duharts Creek at the
downstream station.

kicknet at the upstream and downstream stations within 25 feet of the confluence
of Tributary D-8. No macro invertebrates were found at the downstream sampling
site in spite of the presence of a gravel substrate and some leaf packs along the
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3.0 CONCLUSIONS
Based on the field observations and the results of these studies, the
following conclusions were made regarding the macroinvertebrate health in
Tributary 0-8 and Duharts Creek in the vicinity of the Gaston Mali.
1. The size of both streams and the flows observed during the
sampling suggest that these streams are intermittent during drought
conditions as were observed during most of the year in 2002
throughout most of the Eastern United States.
2. The physical characteristics of Tributary D-8 indicated the absence
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and CPQM, and the accumulated silt and sand, provide poor
habitat for a healthy macroinvertebrate community. The absence of
leaf packs (CP0M) indicated most organic matter is washed
downstream during high flows.
3. The presence of oil sheens at Station 4 in Tributary D-8 and in
Duharts Creek, as well as signs of man-made litter, indicated both
streams are impacted by non-point source pollution that can impact
the macroinve e rate communi y.

4. No macroi n ve rteb rates were found at Stations 2 and 4 in Tributary
D-8 or at the downstream station in Duharts Creek. Many attempts
were made throughout each station using a D-frame kick net. Any
CPQM material was also examined for macroinvertebrates.
5. The close proximity of the interstate highway and the slope of the
highway shoulder indicates that run-off from the highway during
rainfall enters Tributary D-8.
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6. Additional run-off from the mall parking lot and the presence of a
stormwater ditch in the cleared field adjacent to the parking lot may
contribute to the impact of both streams.
7. The aquatic worms found at Station 1 and the Dipteran individuals
found at Station 3 and in Duharts Creek at the upstream station are
pollution-tolerant.
The lack of macro invertebrate population throughout most of the study
area and the physical characterizations and observations mentioned
suggests that. Tributary D-8 and Duharts Creek are impacted by natural
and man-made influences. The health of both stream communities may
improve during times not influenced by drought conditions. However, the
absence of suitable habitat would continue to be less than optimal to
support a healthy macro invertebrate community. In addition, the impact of
non-point source pollution that was observed and those that may not have
been noticeable during this study would also be a contributing influence on
the macro invertebrate community,
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(Adapted from EPA 841-D-9?-002 RBP Appendix A-1 Sample Data forms)
RIVER NAM : LOCATION: rf , tt .?-
STREAM CLASS: RIVER BASIN:
FIELD STAFF: D. Amtower, P. Pascoe
FORM COMPLETED BY: ?. 'k ? .. _., ?, -...??. DATE/TIME
WEATHER NOW PAST 24 HOURS Has there been any heavy rain in the last

C??ti?ITIUIVS: ? ? (storm-heavy rain) 7 days? Yes ? No
? ? (rain-steady rain)
? ? (showers-intermittent) Air Temperature X0'50¢
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CHARACTERIZATION
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Stream Origin: ? Glacial ? Mon-Glacial Montane ? SwamplSog Catchment Area l ?r1?no? km'
? Spring-fled ` ' fixture of origins a Other
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WATERSHED FEATURES Predominant Surrounding Local Watershed NPS Pollution:
Land Use: ? No Evidence XObvious sources
? Forests Commercial ? Some potential sources l?Jlb?i, ;
? FieldlPasture ? Industrial
? Agricultural ? Residential Local Watershed Erosion:
? Other ? done N,Moderate ? Heavy
RIPARIAN Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
ECE-ION 1:3 Trees Shrubs ? Grasses Ix Herbaceous
(18 meter 6u Ferj Dominant species present: /W X
INSTREAM FFEATURES Estimated Stream Width fffJm High watermark z_1m
Estimated Stream Depth ?_f?- Surface Velocity= ec m/sec
Proportion of Reach Represented by Stream Morphology Types:
? Riffle l?°!a ? Run % ? Pool -%
Estimated Reach Length m Channelized ? Yes Al No
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Canopy Cover
Partly Open ? Partly Shaded ? Shaded ? Open
Dam Present ? Yes X No
AQUATIC VEGETATION Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
? Rooted Emergent ? Rooted Submergent ? Rooted Floating
? Free Floating ? Floating Algae AAttached Algae
Dominant Species Present
Portion of the reach with aquatic vegetationq?-- -:,-Z' %
WATER QUALITY Temperatures ?C Specific Conductance 2 L% ?
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pH V, Dissolved Oxygen?c> Turbidity'
Water Odors ?iyormallNone ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Fishy
? Chemical ? Other
Water Surface Oils ? Slick ? Sheen ? Mobs ? Flecks
?KNone ? Other
Turbidity (if not measured) ? Clear 'Slightly turbid ? Turbid
? Opaque ? Stained ? Other
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STREAM CLASS: RIVER BASIN:
FIELD STAFF: D_ Amtower, P. Pascoe
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WEATHER NOW PAST 24 HOURS Has there been any heavy rain in the last
CONDITIONS: ? ? (storm-heavy rain) T days? Yes ? No
? ? (rain-steady rain)
? ? (showers intermittent) Air Temperature Cf ?°) C I--
? _% ? _% cloud cover
X q (clear, sunny) Other
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CHARACTERIZATION ? Perennial A Intermittent ? Coldwater /pl/warmwater
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Stream Origin: o Glacial ? Mort-Glacial Montane ? Swamp/Bog Catchment Area kM2
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(Adapted from EPA 841-D-97-002 RSP Appendix A-1 Sample Data forms)
WATERSHED FEATURES Predominant Surrounding Local Watershed NPS Pollution:
Land Use: ? No Evidence )<Obvious sources
o Forests ACommercial ? Some potential sources
? FieldlPastur ? Industrial
a Agricultural ? Residential Local Watershed Erosion:
? Other ? None 'X'Moderate ? Heavy
RIPARIAN Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
VEGETATION
W' Trees Shrubs ? Grasses a Herbaceous
Dominant sp?cies present:
(1$ meter buffer)
INSTREAM FEATURES Estimated Stream Width U`&"ft/m High water mark ! ? m
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ft?rn Surface Velocity z- I. L
Estimated Stream Depth ?,- i
Proportion of Reach Represented by Stream Morphology Types:
? Riffle % o Run_L, % ? Pool %
Estimated Reach Length m Channefized (Yes ? No
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Canopy Cover
? Partly Open Partly Shaded ? Shaded ? Open
Dam Present ? Yes Flo
AQUATIC VEGETATION Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
? Footed Emergent ? Rooted Submergent ? Rooted Floating
? Free Floating ? Floating Algae 'Attached Algae
Dominant Species Present
Portion of the reach with aquatic vegetation S %
'MATER QUALITY Temperature °C Specific Conductance

Dissolved Oxygen / t '• ?? Ttdri7ld{ty-y-?
pH /- C
'Hater Odors ? Normal/None ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Fishy
? Chemical c Other
Water Surface Oils ? Slick ? Sheen ? Gloms ? Flecks
1K None ? Other
Turbidity (if not measured) ? Clear Slightly turbid ? Turbid
? Opaque ? Stained ? Other
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Oils (Absent ? Slight ? Moderate ? Profuse
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in color? ? Yes `"N0
INORGANIC SUBSTRATE COMPONENTS ORGANIC SUBSTRATE COMPONENTS
(SHOULD ADD UP TO 100%) (DOES NOT NECESSARILY ADD UP TO 100%)
Substrate Diameter %Composition in Substrate Characteristic %Composition in
Type Sampling Reach Type Samping Area

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RIVER NAME: LOCATION:
STREAM CLASS: RIVER BASIN:
FIELD STAFF: D_ Amtower, P. Pascoe
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FORM COMPLETED BY: 7?A ? F1'? ?P1IE : ? ? c C= t I
WEATHER NOW PAST 24 HOURS Has there been any heavy rain in the last
CONDITIONS: ? o (storm-heavy rain) 7 days? ..? Yes o No
? ? (rain-steady rain) -
? ? (showers-intermittent) Air Temperature ` - °C
? % ? _% cloud cover
'Q',(clear, sunny) Other
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CHARACTERIZATION ? perennial 'Q intermittent
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Stream Origin: ? Glacial ? Non-Glacial Montane ? Swamp/Bog
? S rin -fed Mixture of on ins ? Other
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s sources
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Land Use: v
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VEGETATION Dominant species present: ? .1 ' \
(18 meter buffer)
iNSTREAM FEATURES Estimated Stream Width-_furn High water mark_? ifVM
Estimated Stream Depth 6 - ft?m Surface Veiocity LI ftisiqd misec
Proportion of Reach Represented by Stream Morphology Types:
o Riffle % ? Run i % ? Pool %
Estimated Reach Length m Channelized XYes ? No
Canopy Cover
? Partly Open )q partly Shaded ? Shaded ? Open
Dam Present ? Yes 6(Flo
AQUATIC VEGETATION indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
? Rooted Emergent a Rooted Submergent a Rooted Floating
? Free Floating ? Floating Algae Attached Algae
Dominant Species Present
Portion of the reach with aquatic vegetation % ¢
WATER QUALITY Temperature = °C Specific Conductance
0 -2-
PH % Dissolved Oxygen Turbidity<
Water Odors !Ef NormallNone ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Fishy
? Chemical a Other
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PAGE 3 of 3
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SEDIMENT/SUBSTRATE Odors (Normal ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Anaerobic
? Chemical ? None ? tither
Deposits ? Sludge ? Sawdust ? Paper fiber Sand
? Relic shells ? Other
Oils Absent ? Slight o Moderate ? Profuse
Looking at stones which are not deeply imbedded, are the undersides black
in color? ? Yes z`4 No
INORGANIC SUBSTRATE COMPONENTS ORGANIC SUBSTRATE COMPONENTS
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Substrate Diameter %Composition in Substrate Characteristic %Composition in
Type Sampling Reach Type Samping Area

Bedrock Detritus sticks, wood,
coarse plant
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(C POM)
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RIVER NAME: LOCATION: r '.,?. ( I.4.

S'C'REAM CLASS: RIVER BASIN:
FIELD STAFF: ®. Amtower, P. Pascoe
FORA COMPLETED BY: ? ?, ;, ±• ;, ?? l I % I' ?.? ". _ I DATEITIME:
WEATHER NOW PAST 24 HOURS Has there been any heavy rain in the last
CONDITIONS_ ? ? (storm-heavy rain) 7 days? /A Yes ? No
? ? (rain-steady rain)
? ? (showers-intermittent) Air Temperature =. °C
? % ? _% cloud cover
$, Iq (clear, sunny) Other
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CHARACTERIZATION ? Perennial Mllntermittent ? Coldwater ,?,Warmwater
?Tidai
Stream Origin: ? Glacial ? Mora-Glacial Montane ? Swamp/Bag Catchment Area km2
? Sprin -fed `16 Mixture of orig ins ? Other
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WATERSHED FEATURES Predominant Surrounding Local Watershed NIPS Pollution:
Land Use: ? No .Evidence .Obvious sources
? Forests tCommercial ? Some potential sources
? Field/Pasture' ? Industrial
? Agricultural ? Residential Local Watershed Erosion:
? Other ? None b Moderate ? Heavy
RIPARIAN Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
VEGETATION 14 Trees ? Shrubs ? Grasses ? Herbaceous
(18 meter buffer) Dominant species present:
INSTREAM FEATURES Estimated Stream Width ----' jt/m High water mark ttt/rri
Estimated Stream Depth2- I?' f#d;n Surface Velocity L -I ftlsec m/sec
Proportion of Reach Represented by Stream Morphology Types:
? Riffle % ? Runt' 'L % ? Pool %
Estimated Reach Length m Channelized Yes o No
Canopy Cover
? Partly Open ? Partly Shaded Shaded ? Open
Dam Present ? Yes ??No
AQUATIC VEGETATION Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
? Rooted Emergent ? Rooted Submergent ? Rooted Floating
? Free Floating ? Floating Algae tkAttached algae
Dominant Species Present
Portion of the reach with aquatic vegetation < %
WATER QUALITY Temperature'- °C Specific Conductance '
PH Dissolved Oxygen./ = Turbidity
Water Odors N.Normal/None a Sewage ? Petroleum ? Fishy {
? Chemical ? Other
!,dater Surface Oils ? Slick "Sheen ? Globs ? Flecks
? None ? Other
Turbidity (if not measured) M"Clear ? Slightly turbid ? Turbid
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SEIDINIENTISUE3STRATE Odors ?r:Normal ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Anaerobic
? Chernicai ? None ? Other
Deposits ? Sludge ? Sawdust ? Paper fiber A-Sand
? Relic shells ? Other
Oils ? Absent b `Slight ? Moderate ? Profuse
Looking at stones which are not deeply imbedded, are the undersides black
in color? ? Yes No
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Type Sampling Reach Type Samping Area

Bedrock Detritus sticks, wood,
coarse plant
Boulder >256 mm (10") materials
(CPOM)
Cobbs 54-255 mm Muck-Mud black, very fine
(2.5-101 organic matter
--
(FPOM) `
Gravel 2-54 mm
(0.1-2.5")
Sand 0.06-2 mm Marl grey, shell
(gritty) fragments

Silt
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RIVER 1NAIME:
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`U il?L?! ?? ?(C?.)L c?T CU•f\ ?? I?EP n ?,? LOCATION:
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ELL STAFF: D. Amtower, P. Pascoe
CORM COMPLF-TED BY:`_, . PA?11 ,,(owe --;?. ` DATE/TIME:
WEATHER NOW PAST 24 HOURS Has there been any heavy rain in the last
CONDITIONS: Cl ? (storm-heavy rain) 7 days? Yes ? No
? ? (rain-steady rain)
? o {showers-intermittent } Air Temperature q. ('°C
? _% ? _%a cloud cover
A(clear, sunny) Other
SITE LOCATION/ MAP Draw a map of the site and indicate the areas sampled (or attach a photo)

STREAM Stream Subsystem Stream Type
CHARACTERIZATION XPerenniai ? Intermittent ? Coldwater `'?warmwater
?Tidal
Stream Origin: ? Glacial ? Non-Giaclai Montane ? Swampl8og Catchment Area ukm2
? S rin -fed Mixture of orig ins ? Other
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Land Use: ? No Evidence/' !4Obvious sources
? Forests XCommercial ? Some potential sources
a FieldlPasture ? Industrial
? Agricultural ,Residential Local Watershed Erosion: ?
C Other ? None ,(Moderate ? Heavy
RIPARIAN Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
VEGETATION
Trees ta, Shrugs ? Grasses ? Herbaceous
(18 meter buffer) " Dominant species present: ,vb1;"

INSTREAM FEATURES 'F...
Estimated Stream Width % ,.." t Urn High watermark ? ern
Estimated Stream DepthTftlm Surface Velocity < ! ft/sec misec
Proportion of Reach Represented by Stream Morphology Types:
? Riffle % ? Run % ? Pool %
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Estimated Reach Length m Channelized ? Yes XNo
Canopy Cover
Partly Open ? Partly Shaded ? Shaded ? Open
Dam Present ? Yes )q No
AQUATIC VEGETATION Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
? Mooted Emergent ? Rooted Submergent ? Rooted Floating
? Free Floating ? Floating Algae "ttached Algae
Dominant Species Present
Portion of the reach with aquatic vegetation { l L %
WATER QUALITY Temperature f .7 °C Specific Conductance
?L ?-
,.4 pal 7• c? Dissolved Oxygeri?.315 Turbidity i. ?-
Water Odors ? Normai/None ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Fishy
z,.?i - ,` t, ? ?,.?4. -? ? Chemical ? Other
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SEDIMENTISU E3ST TE Odors RNormal ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Anaerobic
? Chemical ? done ? Other
Deposits o Sludge ? Sawdust c Paper fiber i Sand
13 Relic shells ? Other
Oils }8. Absent ? Slight ? Moderate ? Profuse
Looking at stones which are not deeply imbedded, are the undersides black
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(SHOULD ADD UP TO 100%) (DOES NOT NECESSARILY ADD UP TO 100%)
Substrate Diameter %Composition in Substrate Characteristic %Composition in
Type Sampling Reach Type Samping Area

Bedrock Detritus sticks, wood,
coarse plant
Boulder >256 mm (10") materials L'
(CPOM)
Cobble 64-256 mm Muck-Mud black, very, fine
organic matter
(FPOM)
Gravel 2-64 mm

Sand 0.06-2 mm Marl grey, shell
(gritty) fragments
silt 0.004-0.06 mm
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RIVER NAME: LOCA'T'ION:
STREAM CLASS: RIVER BASIN:
FIELD STAFF: o. Amtower, P. Pascoe
FORM COMPLETED BY: ? ... ' "
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WEATHER NOW PAST 24 HOURS Has there been any heavy rain in the last

CONDITIONS: ? ? (storm-heavy rain) 7 days? Yes ? No
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? ? (rain-steady rain)
? ? (showers-intermittent) Air Temperature y °C
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CHARACTERIZATION kPerennial ? intermittent ? Coldwater '4 Warmwater
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Stream Origin: ? Glacial ? Non-Glacial Montane ? Swamp/Bog Catchment Area unk?ow? kmz
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? Forests ;q Commercial ? Some potential sources
? FieldlPasture ? Industrial
? Agricultural A,Residential Local Watershed Erosion:
o Other ? None 6? .Moderate ? Heavy
RIPARIAN Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
EGETATIO `s Trees )g: Shrubs ? Grasses ? Herbaceous
08 meter buffer) Dominant species present: NI Ix
INSTREAM FEATURES Estimated Stream Width 1,, ?Vm High water mark 2 ?ftrm
Estimated Stream Depth I- L- " Surface Velocity_L_ftlsec misec
Proportion of Reach Represented by Stream Morphology Types:
? Riffle 10 c % ? Run % ? Pool -%
Estimated Reach Length m Channelized ? Yes l No
Canopy Cover
,,Partly Open ? Partly Shaded ? Shaded ? Open
Dam Present ? Yes '?I No
AQUATIC VEGETATION Indicate the dominant type and record the dominant species present
? Rooted Emergent ? Rooted Submergent ? Booted Floating
? Free Floating ? Floating Algae ? Attached. Algae
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Portion of the reach with aquatic vegetation I t ` %
WATER QUALITY Temperatures °C Specific Conductance
pH 7.? Dissolved Oxygen' ? , Turbiclity?
'Mater Odors t iNormal]None ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Fishy
? Chemical ? Other
Water Surface Oils ? Slick ? Sheen a Globs ? Flecks
,b(None ? Other
Turbidity (if not measured) Clear ? Slightly turbid ? Turbid
? Opaque ? Stained ? Other
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SBDIMENTISLIIBSTRATE Odors ,,Normal ? Sewage ? Petroleum ? Anaerobic'
? Chemical ? None ? Other
Deposits ? Sludge ? Sawdust ? Paper fiber `PSand
? Relic shells 13 Other
Oils ',P Absent ? Slight ? Moderate ? Profuse
Looking at stones which are not deeply imbedded, are the undersides black
in color? ? Yes b No
INORGANIC S_ UBSTRATE COMPONENTS ORGANIC SUBSTRATE COMPONENTS
(SHOULD ADD UP TO 100%) (DOES NOT NECESSARILY ADD UP TO 100%)
Substrate oiameter %Composition in Substrate Characteristic %Composition in
Type Sampling Reach Type Samping Area
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