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Development of rapid methods for measuring stream ecosystem functions
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Research will provide States, Regions and Tribes with methods, guidance and indicators for correctly assessing the biological integrity of headwater streams, wadeable streams, large rivers and wetlands. It will enable the use of biological assessments and biocriteria in State and Tribal water quality standards programs to manage aquatic resources nationwide. Research in this task will assist in meeting the States 303d listing and 305b reporting requirements and in the development of TMDLs. In addition, the availability of indicators with known sensitivity and specificity will move the agency toward meeting it's goals of the Environmental Indicators Initiative.
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Oral presentation at the meeting of the West Virginia Coal Association, Charleston, WV.