Acknowledgements

Development of this document required the combined effort of ecologists, biologists, and policy makers from States, EPA Regions, and EPA Headquarters. Initial efforts relied on the 1988 document Report of the National Workshop on Instream Biological Monitoring and Criteria that summarizes a 1987 workshop sponsored by the EPA Office of Water Regulations and Standards, EPA Region V, and EPA Environmental Research LaboratoryCorvallis. In December 1988, contributing and reviewing committees were established (see Appendix D). Members provided reference materials and commented on drafts. Their assistance was most valuable.

Special recognition goes to the Steering Committee who helped develop document goals and made a significant contribution toward the final guidance. Members of the Steering Committee include:

Robert Hughes, Ph.D.
Chris Yoder
Susan Davies
Wayne Davis
John Maxted
Jimmie Overton
James Plafkin, Ph.D.
Dave Courtemanch
Phil Larsen, Ph.D.

Finally, our thanks go to States that recognized the importance of a biological approach in standards and pushed forward independently to incorporate biological criteria into their programs. Their guidance made this effort possible. Development of the program guidance document was sponsored by the U.S. EPA Office of Water Regulations and Standards and developed, in part, through U.S. EPA Contract No. 68-03-3533 to Dynamac Corporation. Thanks to Dr. Mark Southerland for his technical assistance.

Suzanne K. Macy Marcy, Ph.D
Editor

In Memory of
James L. Plafkin, Ph.D.

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