Aquatic Assemblages and Their Relation to Temperature Variables of Least-Disturbed Streams in the Salmon River Basin, Central Idaho, 2001
Douglas S. Ott and Terry R. Maret
Abstract
This report documents the thermal regime of least-disturbed streams in the Salmon River Basin; characterizes the distribution of aquatic biota in streams that represent a gradient of temperature; and describes relations between environmental variables and benthic invertebrate and fish assemblages. Study results will assist resource managers in developing applicable criteria that will protect coldwater biota and salmonid spawning and take into account natural environmental diversity.
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Suggested Citation
Ott, D.S. and Maret, T.R., 2003, Aquatic assemblages and their relation to temperature variables of least-disturbed streams in the Salmon River basin, central Idaho, 2001: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigation Report Report 03-4076, 45 p.
