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Explore our newest educational content about freshwater ecosystems, fascinating species, and more.

Fish Sampling

May 13th, 2026

Lower Mill Creek Partial Bioassessment-Follow up to Sewage Releases of March 2023

Chris O Yoder
Big/Little Darby creek

Feb 5th, 2026

2026 Big & Little Darby Creek Conservation

Chelsea Dingess
Cover of The Ohio Stream Guide

Dec 9th, 2025

MBI Completes a New and Revised “Ohio Stream Guide!”

Rich Carter Randy Sanders
cover photo for Columbus 2024 Final Report

Nov 12th, 2025

Biological and Water Quality Assessment of the Roberts Millikin Ditch, Barbee Ditch, and Dry Run Subwatersheds 2024

Chris O Yoder
collage of water testing

Dec 23rd, 2024

MBI/2023-7-15

Relationships and Thresholds for Continuous Dissolved Oxygen Variables, Nutrient Effects, and Biological Attributes in Northeast Illinois Rivers and Streams

Chris O Yoder

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Technical Reports

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The MBI Glossary

Need help with technical terminology? Our glossary provides clear definitions of key terms used in freshwater science and environmental research.

Metric

A calculated term or enumeration representing an attribute of a biological assemblage, usually a structural aspect, that changes in a predictable manner with an increased effect of human disturbance.

Modified Index of Well-Being (MIwb)

The Modified Index of Well-Being (MIwb) is based on fish assemblage measures including numbers, biomass, and two diversity indices (Shannon Index) based on numbers and biomass. The numbers and biomass metrics exclude highly tolerant species. It reflects the overall productivity and diversity of the fish assemblage and it frequently responds before the IBI to improvements in water quality and habitat.

Root Wads

The large diameter roots of trees such as American sycamore that are in contact with the water and provide important refuge and habitat for many fish and macroinvertebrate species. Sycamore trees, with their large, deep root systems and their association with riparian systems are among the highest quality in Ohio. Their importance to stream habitat and morphology is such that recent research identifies them as a "keystone" species. A keystone species is one that if removed from an ecosystem will result in measurable changes to biological ecosystems.

Technical Reports

Latest Technical Reports

Comprehensive reports detailing our research findings, data analyses, and environmental assessments.

Fish Sampling

May 13th, 2026

Lower Mill Creek Partial Bioassessment-Follow up to Sewage Releases of March 2023

Chris O Yoder
cover photo for Columbus 2024 Final Report

Nov 12th, 2025

Biological and Water Quality Assessment of the Roberts Millikin Ditch, Barbee Ditch, and Dry Run Subwatersheds 2024

Chris O Yoder
collage of water testing

Dec 23rd, 2024

MBI/2023-7-15

Relationships and Thresholds for Continuous Dissolved Oxygen Variables, Nutrient Effects, and Biological Attributes in Northeast Illinois Rivers and Streams

Chris O Yoder
Upper Des Plaines River

Dec 17th, 2024

MBI/2024-3-1

Biological and Water Quality Assessment of the Upper Des Plaines River 2022

Chris O Yoder
Map of Central Ohio

Jun 24th, 2024

Watershed Monitoring and Bioassessment Plan for the Central Ohio Watersheds

Chris O Yoder
scioto river

Mar 14th, 2024

MBI/2023-12-12

Biological and Water Quality Assessment of the Middle Scioto River, Lower Olentangy River, and Lower Olentangy Tributaries 2022

Chris O Yoder

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