Site Characteristics
Data Sheet "A"


Name/Observer IDDate:
WRIA:Creek:
Site description or number:
Weather conditions:
Latitude/Longitude:
Township/Range/Section:
Organic matter in stream
(circle one)
minimal moderate abundant  
Type of organic matter
(circle all that apply)
large logs leaf litter small woody debris  
Overhead canopy
(circle one)
minimal (0-25%) moderate (26-60% abundant (60-100%  
Type of overhead canopy
(circle all that apply)
conifers shrubs deciduous trees  
Stream substrate
(circle all that apply)
sand gravel cobbles clay or hardpan
Stream gradient
(circle one)
high (steep) medium low (flat)  
Habitats surrounding the stream
(circle one)
agriculture urban forest other
Water conditions (fill in):
Comments: