Cowiche Creek PHABSIM (Physical HABitat SIMulation) Study

WUA (weighted usable area)

Locations and Protocol

Creates WUA curves for different species at various life stages

How does PHABSIM work?

How does PHABSIM work, cont.?

Why do the PHABSIM work?

Predicted Spawning WUA curves

Predicted Rearing WUA curves

WUA’s are not the only indicator of habitat

Predicted WUA increases for Cowiche Creek

PowerPoint Presentation

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