Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Invertebrate Data Package by the Great Lakes Inventory and Monitoring Network
Benthic macroinvertebrates have long been used as an indicator of water quality impairment in streams and rivers. Indices of Biotic Integrity (IBI) calculated from macroinvertebrate diversity and abundance data can be used to assess if stream ecosystems are being subjected to stressors, such as pollution, low …