Stream Reach Evaluation Form
Date:
Project:
Evaluator:
Easting:
Northing:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if > 19 or perennial if > 30*
(right-click the purple number and left-click Update Field to summarize points)
Absent
Weak
Moderate Strong
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
No = 0
Yes = 3
Geomorphology Subtotal
Man-made ditches are not rated: see discussion in NCDWQ Manual
A. Geomorphology
0.0
SCORE
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In-channel structure: riffle- / step- pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relic floodplain
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade controls
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
a
0.0
B. Hydrology
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron Oxidizing Bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
17. Soil-based Evidence of high water table?
0
0
1.5
0
0
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
No = 0
2
3
2
3
0.5
0
1
1.5
1
1.5
Yes = 3
Hydrology Subtotal
0.0
C. Biology
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Fibrous roots in streambed
Rooted upland plants in streambed
Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
Aquatic Mollusks
Fish
Crayfish
Amphibians
Algae
Wetland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
FACW= 0.75, OBL= 1.5, Other= 0
Biology Subtotal
* perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See page 35 of NCDWQ manual.
Notes:
I certify that this evaluation conforms to the latest version of
the NCDWQ document entitled Methodology for Identification
of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and their Origins.
Form #PCO39
1
0.0
____________________________________
Signature of Certified Evaluator
(version 4.11)