Final report. Task 7: a tidal creek condition index & task 8: evaluation of the tidal creek condition index.

Abstract

This report summarizes the final technical tasks associated with the development of a rapid-survey, ecologically based index of tidal creek condition. The index was developed in the tidal creeks of Sarasota County, Florida, for Sarasota County government, but the index can be used for tidal creeks throughout southwest Florida.