Results of the Post 2021 Method

Stream Information
Site Id MRWA-02-28-02
Name Buckhorn Creek
County Mecosta
Description Downstream of dam beginning at the foot bridge immediately upstream from the confluence with the Muskegon River and extending 300' upstream.
Latitude 43.791862
Longitude -85.50084

Macro Order Entry Information
Date 2024-10-12
Collection Time Start 11:00:00.00
Avg Water Depth(ft) 1
Weather conditions from last week Dry
Site Condition Issues Low water
Habitat Riffles presence
Habitat Rocks presence
Habitat Aquatic Plants absence
Habitat Runs presence
Habitat Backwater absence
Habitat Leaf Packs presence
Habitat Pools presence
Habitat Undercut-Vegetation presence
Habitat Wood presence
Collection Finish Time 11:45:00.00
ID Confidence 5
Hellgrammite (Dobsonfly) 2
Clubtail Dragonfly --
Stonefly --
Sensitive True Flies (water snipe fly, net-winged midge, dixid midge) --
Caddisfly 8
Mayfly 99
Dragonfly --
Alderfly --
Beetle --
Common Net-Spinning Caddisfly 24
True Bug --
Somewhat Sensitive True Flies 9
Scud 95
Crayfish --
Damselfly --
Bivalves/Snails --
Sowbug 8
Tolerant Truefly (mosquito, rat-tailed maggot, soldier fly) --
Leech --
Aquatic Worm --
Total Abundance 245
Total Diversity 7
Water Quality Rating Score 4.54
Water Quality Rating Category Good