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Indicator Reference Sheets

These new indicator reference sheets present detailed information on 68 new WSIO and RPS indicators as of December 2021. Each reference sheet summarizes basic indicator information and also provides excerpts from technical literature, data processing methods, and how the indicator relates to watershed condition and may affect restorability and protection prospects.

Ecological Indicators

Stressor Indicators

Social Indicators

Aquatic Life and Habitat

  • Critical Habitat

Projected Climate and Hydrologic Change

  • Projected Hydrologic Change
  • Projected Precipitation 
  • Projected Temperature 

Flood Inundation Risk

  • Sea Level Rise 
  • Storm Surge Zone
  • Flood Zone

Hazardous Waste & Wastewater

  • Hazardous Substances

Pollutant Loading Severity

  • Nutrient Sediment Yield
  • Toxic Substances 
  • Point Sources

Soil Attributes

  • Soil Runoff Potential 

Roads & Railways

  • Traffic Density

Community Context

  • Population Demographics
  • Mobile Home Parks 

Learn more about Selecting and Using Recovery Potential Indicators, here. 

Watershed Index Online

  • Watershed Index Online (WSIO) Home
  • WSIO Overview
  • WSIO Tool
  • WSIO Benefits
  • WSIO Data and Services
  • Comparing RPS and WSIO
Contact Us About the Watershed Index Online
Contact Us About the Watershed Index Online to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on February 8, 2024
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