White Paper: Watershed Stratification Approach for Sediment & Habitat Investigation

Describes the rationale behind the methodology used by DEQ to characterize and/or stratify waterbodies to address sediment and habitat condition as it relates to aquatic life and fisheries beneficial uses for use in the TMDL process.

Watershed Stratification Procedure for Sediment & Habitat Assessments

Details the waterbody stratification procedure used in the development of sediment and habitat sampling and analysis plans (SAP) and establishes a general framework for the acheivement of data quality objectives within those SAPs.

Sediment & Habitat Longitudinal Field Methods

Outlines and describes the methods used by DEQ to collect sediment and habitat related data for streams listed as impaired due to sediment and/or habitat alterations on the 303(d) list.

Flathead-Stillwater Temperature & Flow Monitoring Sampling and Anlaysis Plan (SAP)

Defines sampling objectives, study design and monitoring locations, field monitoring methods, and data quality assurance requirements for the 2008 temperature and flow monitoring on Ashley Creek and Whitefish River.