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WATER QUALITY STATUS REPORT, SALMON RIVER, MAIN STEM (HEADWATERS TO BELOW MIDDLE FORK), IDAHO, 1977
Description:
Fifteen water quality stations in the Salmon River Basin (17060201, 17060203) were sampled bi-weekly for a year. Eight of the stations were on the Main Salmon River and the remaining seven represented the major tributaries. This portion of the study extended from Stanley to below the confluence with the Middle Fork. Additional samples were collected by an Idaho State University Research team at 5 headwater stations. These stations were sampled quarterly. Benthic-insect collect ions were made once at each of the 15 stations. The results suggest that runoff loadings are indicative of mean annual loadings. The Salmon River meets all general and specific water quality standards. No problems with aesthetics, organic toxicity, or inorganic toxicity were noted. No adverse impacts from non-point sources were identified from these data. The benthic insect community appears healthy, with the exception of one station at the mouth of Panther Creek. Perry, J. May 1977. Water Quality Status Report No. WQ-31. Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Environment, Boise, ID. 24 pp.