Streams Ecological Integrity (SEI) Physical Habitat Data for Rocky Mountain Network (ROMN): 2007-2024 – Data Package

This data package is part of Rocky Mountain Network (ROMN)'s Streams Ecological Integrity Physical Habitat monitoring at Glacier National Park, Grant-Kohrs Ranch Historical Site, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Rocky Mountain National Park from 2007-2024. The overall goals for long-term ecological monitoring of ROMN streams focus on documenting the status and trend in stream condition, understanding the causes of change in stream condition, and assisting in the application of these data to park management. Physical Habitat assessment involves collecting detailed information on channel dimensions, channel gradient, channel substrate size and type, habitat complexity and cover, riparian vegetation cover and structure, and anthropogenic alterations. Aquatic plants, riparian vegetation, and large woody debris are also included as habitat features because of their role in modifying habitat structure and light inputs, even though they are actually biological measures. Habitat data is collected at all full sampling events for all stream types.