British Columbia and Canada conduct biomonitoring at most water quality stations in the network. Benthic macroinvertebrates are collected every three years using Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) sampling protocols.

Summary of biological condition in 2021

Murray River near the mouth can not be compared to a CABIN reference model because none of the regional models contain similar reference sites.

Benthic community metrics were calculated for all years of sampling at this station.

  • CABIN Assessment Result: can not be assessed
  • Bray-Curtis Dissimilarity Value: can not be calculated
  • RIVPACS Ratio: can not be calculated
  • Benthic Community Metrics Summary no similar reference sites available for comparison

Benthic community metrics, 2018 to 2021

  • Click on the tabs below to explore individual metrics values over time. Values for this station ( ● ) are compared to the range of values at similar reference sites (▮). The black line represents the median reference value.

Abundance

Total abundance

Values over time for Total abundance (2018 - 2021)

Total abundance counts every invertebrate in a sample. Abundance may increase or decrease in response to habitat disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Ephemeroptera

Values over time for % Ephemeroptera (2018 - 2021)

% Ephemeroptera is the proportion of invertebrates that belong to the taxonomic order Ephemeroptera. Ephemeroptera are commonly called mayflies. They are sensitive to pollution. The % Ephemeroptera may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Plecoptera

Values over time for % Plecoptera (2018 - 2021)

% Plecoptera is the proportion of invertebrates that belong to the taxonomic order Plecoptera. Plecoptera are commonly called stoneflies. They are sensitive to pollution. The % Plecoptera may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Trichoptera

Values over time for % Trichoptera (2018 - 2021)

% Trichoptera is the proportion of invertebrates that belong to the taxonomic order Trichoptera. Trichoptera are commonly called caddisflies. They are sensitive to pollution. The % Trichoptera may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% EPT

Values over time for % EPT (2018 - 2021)

% EPT is the proportion of invertebrates that belong to one of the taxonomic orders of Ephemeroptera (mayflies), Plecoptera (stoneflies), or Trichoptera (caddisflies). These types of insects are often grouped together under the term “EPT”. They are typically the most sensitive to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Chironomidae

Values over time for % Chironomidae (2018 - 2021)

% Chironomidae is the proportion of invertebrates that belong to the taxonomic family Chironomidae. Chironomidae are non-biting midges and are often the most abundant family in a stream. Their pollution tolerance varies widely between different species.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Diptera and non-insects

Values over time for % Diptera and non-insects (2018 - 2021)

% Diptera and non-insects is the proportion of invertebrates that either are not insects, or are insects in the taxonomic order Diptera. Diptera are flies, and along with non-insects they represent the more pollution tolerant members of the aquatic community. The % Diptera and non-insects may increase in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Top 2 dominant families

Values over time for % Top 2 dominant families (2018 - 2021)

% Top 2 dominant families is the proportion of the total sample represented by the two most abundant families of invertebrates. A healthy aquatic community should have a balance of many types of invertebrates. If only one or two families dominate the community, this can be a sign of habitat disturbance. The percentage of the two most dominant families in the community may increase in response to disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Richness

Family richness

Values over time for Family richness (2018 - 2021)

Family richness is the total number of taxonomic families identified. Family richness can decline in response to habitat disturbances or introduction of invasive species.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Ephemeroptera families

Values over time for Ephemeroptera families (2018 - 2021)

Ephemeroptera family richness is measured by counting how many taxonomic families belong to the order Ephemeroptera. Ephemeroptera are commonly known as mayflies. They are pollution sensitive, so Ephemeroptera family richness may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Plecoptera families

Values over time for Plecoptera families (2018 - 2021)

Plecoptera family richness is measured by counting how many taxonomic families in a sample belong to the order Plecoptera. Plecoptera are commonly known as stoneflies. They are pollution sensitive, so Plecoptera family richness may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Trichoptera families

Values over time for Trichoptera families (2018 - 2021)

Trichoptera family richness is measured by counting how many taxonomic families in a sample belong to the order Trichoptera. Trichoptera are commonly known as caddisflies. They are pollution sensitive, so Trichoptera family richness may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

EPT families

Values over time for EPT families (2018 - 2021)

EPT family richness is measured by counting how many taxonomic families belong to one of the pollution sensitive EPT orders: Ephemeroptera (mayflies), Plecoptera (stoneflies), or Trichoptera (caddisflies). EPT family richness may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Coleoptera families

Values over time for Coleoptera families (2018 - 2021)

Coleoptera family richness is measured by counting how many taxonomic families belong to the order Coleoptera. Coleoptera are commonly known as beetles, many of which are aquatic or semi-aquatic. They are pollution sensitive, so Coleoptera family richness may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Diptera families

Values over time for Diptera families (2018 - 2021)

Diptera family richness is measured by counting how many taxonomic families belong to the order Diptera. Diptera are commonly known as flies. Flies tend to be pollution tolerant, so Diptera family richness may increase in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Long-Lived family richness

Values over time for Long-Lived family richness (2018 - 2021)

Long-lived family richness counts the number of taxonomic families that need more than 1 year to complete their life cycle. These families have been exposed to conditions in the water over a longer period. They provide information on historical and current water quality conditions. The number of long-lived families may decrease in response to habitat disturbances like poor water quality.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Simpsons diversity

Values over time for Simpsons diversity (2018 - 2021)

Simpson’s diversity is an index that measures the number of taxonomic families present as well as the relative number of individuals in each family. Simpson’s diversity increases as invertebrate family richness increases. It also increases when the families show similar, or balanced, abundance. Balanced, diverse communities are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Simpson’s diversity may decrease in response to habitat disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Simpsons evenness

Values over time for Simpsons evenness (2018 - 2021)

Simpson’s evenness is an index that measures whether the number of individuals in various taxonomic families is similar, or balanced. Balanced communities are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Simpson’s evenness may decrease in response to habitat disturbances.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Functional Group

% Filterers

Values over time for % Filterers (2018 - 2021)

% Filterers is the proportion of taxonomic familes present that feed by collecting fine, floating organic material from the water column. The proportion of filterers is expected to increase at a site in response to disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Gatherers

Values over time for % Gatherers (2018 - 2021)

% Gatherers is the proportion of taxonomic familes present that feed primarily on fine organic matter in the water. The proportion of gatherers is expected to increase at a site in response to disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Predators

Values over time for % Predators (2018 - 2021)

% Predators is the proportion of taxonomic familes present that feed primarily on other organisms. The proportion of predators is expected to decline at a site in response to disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Scrapers

Values over time for % Scrapers (2018 - 2021)

% Scrapers is the proportion of taxonomic familes present that feed by grazing on the algae growing on rocks and other underwater surfaces. The proportion of scrapers is expected to decrease at a site in response to disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Shredders

Values over time for % Shredders (2018 - 2021)

% Shredders is the proportion of taxonomic familes present that feed on leaf litter and other coarse particulate organic matter in the water. The proportion of shredders is expected to decrease at a site in response to disturbance.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Clinger family richness

Values over time for Clinger family richness (2018 - 2021)

Clinger family richness counts the number of taxonomic families that tend to cling to rock surfaces. Common clingers include Simuliidae (blackflies), Ephemerellidae (mayflies), and Perlodidae (stoneflies). Clingers typically live in the gaps between rocks and cobble on streambeds. When fine sediments fill these gaps, the number of clinger families may decrease.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Biotic Index

Intolerant family richness

Values over time for Intolerant family richness (2018 - 2021)

Intolerant family richness counts the number of taxonomic families that are sensitive (intolerant) to pollution, according to the Hilsenhoff Biotic Index. Intolerant family richness may decrease as water pollution increases.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

% Tolerant family abundance

Values over time for % Tolerant family abundance (2018 - 2021)

% Tolerant family abundance is the proportion of taxonomic families that are tolerant to pollution, according to the Hilsenhoff Biotic Index. The % tolerant family abundance may increase as water pollution increases.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW)

Values over time for Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) (2018 - 2021)

Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) calculates a value based on the invertebrates present, their abundances, and their tolerance (or intolerance) to water pollution. Sensitive (intolerant) invertebrates receive low scores, and tolerant ones receive high scores. This index produces a value between 0 and 10, where 0 indicates excellent water quality and 10 indicates very poor water quality. The Hilsenhoff Biotic Index tolerance values are specific to the geographic area for which they were developed - in this case, northwest North America.

Parameter
Calculated Site Values
2018 2021
Total abundance 634.00 748.00
% EPT 83.91 85.29
% Ephemeroptera 55.84 33.16
% Plecoptera 17.35 39.84
% Trichoptera 10.73 12.30
% Chironomidae 12.30 7.22
% Diptera and non-insects 15.77 14.17
% Filterers 22.71 18.45
% Gatherers 86.75 53.48
% Predators 60.57 36.63
% Scrapers 86.12 52.14
% Shredders 20.19 9.89
Family richness 18.00 20.00
EPT families 11.00 12.00
Ephemeroptera families 3.00 4.00
Plecoptera families 6.00 5.00
Trichoptera families 2.00 3.00
Diptera families 4.00 2.00
Coleoptera families 1.00 1.00
Long-Lived family richness 2.00 2.00
Clinger family richness 12.00 11.00
Intolerant family richness 10.00 10.00
% Tolerant family abundance 1.26 6.15
% Top 2 dominant families 55.24 42.74
Simpsons diversity 0.81 0.86
Simpsons evenness 0.30 0.36
Hilsenhoff Biotic Index (NW) 4.03 2.59

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