Summary Acknowledgements Nutrients Conductivity Acidity/Alkalinity Chlorophyll a Fecal Coliform Other Considerations Conclusions, Areas of Concern, and Next Steps

Summary Acknowledgements Why Monitor Macroinvertebrates? Stream Habitat Assessment LJEA Field Assessment Procedures Macroinvertebrate Data and Biotic Index Scores Other Biological Surveys in the Watershed Habitat Data and Scores Conclusions, Areas of Concern, and Next Steps

Summary Acknowledgements Importance of Erosion and Sedimentation to Water Quality River and Lake Sediment and Turbidity Monitoring in the Lake James Watershed LJEA Stream Assessments Lake James Shoreline Erosion Lake James Sedimentation Mapping Related Materials

Summary Acknowledgements Land Use / Land Cover and Water Quality Methods used in the LJEA 2018 Land Cover Analysis Land Cover changes for each Hydrologic Unit Land Cover changes in the riparian zone for each Hydrologic Unit Conclusions, Areas of Concern and Next Steps

Summary Acknowledgements Background Conclusions

Summary Acknowledgements About the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Lake James Watershed State Fish Hatcheries Trout Program Watershed Trends and Threats Actions