Freshwater Stream Visual Assessment Template

Site Information

Stream Channel Conditions

Feature Comments
Channel Stability
Bank Erosion
Substrate Type
Embeddedness

Riparian Zone

Feature Comments
Vegetation Cover
Width of Buffer
Evidence of Disturbance

Instream Habitat

Feature Comments
Woody Debris
Pool/Riffle Presence
Aquatic Vegetation

Water Quality Visuals

Feature Comments
Water Clarity
Odor
Algae Presence
Surface Films (Oil/Foam)

Notes / Observations