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Technical Assistance and Guidance Documents
Biocriteria Links
Summary of Biological Assessment Programs and Biocriteria Development for States, Tribes, Territories, and Interstate Commissions: Streams and Wadeable Rivers (EPA-822-R-02-048)
Biological Assessments and Criteria: Crucial Components of Water Quality Programs (PDF) (1.1 MB, 6 pp.; EPA 822-F-02-006)
Stressor Identification Guidance and its online application (CADDIS)
EPA Policies
Links to EPA program policy memos.
- Final Policy on Biological Assessments and Criteria (PDF) (2.3 Mb, 18 pages)
(Independent Applicability Policy)
Guidance
Documents
On-line links to biocriteria documents published by the EPA, USGS,
and others.
Publications
Catalog
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Biocriteria Contacts
E-mail and phone numbers for EPA Headquarters contacts involved
in the development, testing, and implementation of biocriteria as
an integral component of water resource management
State
and Regional Contacts and Web Sites
Many state and regional offices have established web sites to share
their experiences in developing biocriteria.
Research and Development
The US EPA Office of Research and Development has several programs
dedicated to supporting biocriteria development.
- Atlantic Ecology Division - Research Program Overview
- Gulf Ecology Division
- Mid-Continent Ecology Division - Ongoing Research Activities
- Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) - Components