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Document: Methods for assessing habitat in flowing waters: Using the Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI) (Doc-402)

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Authors
Taft, B., J. P. Koncelik
Year
2006
Title
Methods for assessing habitat in flowing waters: Using the Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI)
Document Type
Government Document
Report Number
OHIO EPA Technical Bulletin EAS/2006-06-1
Place Published
State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Division of Surface Water Ecological Assessment Section 4675 Homer Ohio Lane Groveport, Ohio 43125
Abstract
This document summarizes the methodology for completing a general evaluation of macrohabitat, generally done by the fish field crew leader while sampling each location using the Ohio EPA Site Description Sheet - Fish (Appendix 1). This form is used to tabulate data and information for calculating the Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI). The following guidance should be used when completing the site evaluation form.
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Comment on document Revised by the Midwest Biodiversity Institute. Contact: Edward T. Rankin, Midwest Biodiversity Institute, P.O. Box 21561, Columbus, OH 43221-0561