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Biomonitoring our streams

January 1, 1994

Biomonitoring is often used to enhance or replace chemical monitoring when evaluating water quality in our streams. This report is intended to introduce the theories behind biomonitoring and some of the techniques used in a biomonitoring study. It also lists some of the advantages and limitations of biomonitoring.

Publication Year 1994
Title Biomonitoring our streams
DOI 10.3133/ofr94378
Authors Thomas Duane Byl, George F. Smith
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 94-378
Index ID ofr94378
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse