MARYLAND BIOLOGICAL STREAM SURVEY 2000-2004 XI Volume XI SentinelSite Network CHESAPEAKE BAYAND WATERSHEDPROGRAMS MONITORING AND NON-TIDALASSESSMENT CBWP-MANTA-EA-05-8 Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Michael S. Steele Governor Lt. Governor A message to Maryland’s citizens The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks to preserve, protect and enhance the living resources of the state. Working in partnership with the citizens of Maryland, this worthwhile goal will become a reality. This publication provides information that will increase your understanding of how DNR strives to reach that goal through its many diverse programs. C. Ronald Franks Secretary Tawes State Office Building 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Toll freein Maryland : 1-(877)- 620-8DNR ext. 8610 Out of state call: 410-260-8610 TTY via Maryland Relay: 711 (within MD) 800-735-2258 (out of state) www.dnr.maryland.gov THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY. This document is available in alternative format upon request from a qualified individual with a disability. Publication # DNR-12-0305-0104 Published July 2005 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Hh yhq7vytvphyT rhT r !!# Wyr )TrvryTvrIr x 3UHSDUHGE\ $QWKRQ\33URFKDVND -XO\ 0DU\ODQG'HSDUWPHQWRI1DWXUDO5HVRXUFHV 5HVRXUFH$VVHVVPHQW6HUYLFH 0RQLWRULQJDQG1RQ7LGDO$VVHVVPHQW'LYLVLRQ 7D\ORU$YHQXH $QQDSROLV0DU\ODQG LL )25(:25' 7KLVUHSRUWHh yhq7vytvphyT rhT r!!#Wyr )TrvryTvrIr x ZDVSUHSDUHGE\VWDIIIURPWKH0DU\ODQG'HSDUWPHQWRI1DWXUDO5HVRXUFHV¶0RQLWRULQJDQG 1RQ7LGDO$VVHVVPHQW'LYLVLRQ,WZDVVXSSRUWHGE\0DU\ODQG¶V3RZHU3ODQW5HVHDUFK 3URJUDP 3353&RQWUDFW1R.%WR9HUVDU,QF LLL $& 12:/('*0(176 $OODVSHFWVRIWKH0DU\ODQG%LRORJLFDO6WUHDP6XUYH\KDYHEHHQDFRRSHUDWLYHHIIRUWDPRQJ 0DU\ODQG'15VHYHUDODFDGHPLFLQVWLWXWLRQVDQGFRQVXOWLQJILUPVDVOLVWHGLQWKH DFNQRZOHGJHPHQWVHFWLRQVRIHDFKYROXPH)RUWKLVYROXPHWKHDXWKRUZRXOGOLNHWR DFNQRZOHGJHWKHIROORZLQJLQGLYLGXDOVZKRFRQWULEXWHGGDWDDQDO\VLVJUDSKLFDOVXSSRUWHGLWLQJ RURWKHUWDOHQWV 0DU\ODQG'15 'DQ%RZDUG $QQ5RVHEHUU\/LQFROQ 6HDQ6PLWK 3DXO.D]\DN -D\.