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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 16 ( 2.
Project/Site: U - 2-S"Zb �j4ee.. v��
Latitude: 36, 09 � 9-)�
Evaluator: Akiick 5 I CAW
county: C7w�Cr�oJc�
Longitude. E I 6 &0 6
Total Points:
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Stream Determination (circle a
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e.g. Quad Name:
if? 19 or perennial if:' 30*
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
A. Geomorphology ( (Subtotal= t 1 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
0.5
3
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple-pool sequence
0
1
1
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
n2
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
M
0.5
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11.:Second or greater order channel
No
Yes
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual .v
B. Hvdroloov (Subtotal = t t )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
T.
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on :plants or debris
0
0.5
1
.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes
C. Biology (Subtotal
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
D
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
M
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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