Water Resources of Idaho
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Idaho District Fish Sampling Sites
The points shown on the interactive map represent sites monitored by the United States Geological Survey using fish communities as ecological indicators of water-quality in Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming between 1993-present. Biologists sample a representative reach of a stream's fish, benthic invertebrate and algal communities and associated habitat using National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) methods to assess the status and trends of the communities as they are related to water-quality and land use. The methods used are described in the publications listed below.
- Meador, M.R., T.E. Cuffney, and M.E. Gurtz. 1993. Methods for sampling fish communities as part of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program. U.S. Geological Survey OFR 93-104, Denver, Colorado. 40 p.
- Walsh, S.J. and M.R. Meador, 1998. Guidelines for quality assurance and quality control of fish taxonomic data collected as part of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program, U.S. Geological Survey OFR 98-4239, Denver, Colorado. 33 p.
There are over 160 sites with related fish data. By using the tools at the top of the map page you can identify, query, print and download as a few options. Also, site data can be downloaded by going to the download page and clicking on the site that you wish to obtain the data. The data is best viewed in Excel.
If you have any questions on the site please contact us:
USGS Idaho Water Science Center
230 Collins Road
Boise, Idaho, 83702
phone: 208-387-1300
fax: 208-387-1372
email
Terry Maret, Project Chief
