Scroll to see 360 degrees around as well as the view directly overhead and on the ground. This panoramic depicts a stream habitat survey being conducted on Little Stony Creek, on the Lee Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The biologist is recording the distance from the start of the survey and measuring the depth and width of habitat features such as pools and riffles. In addition, information is gathered on substrate, channel gradient, riparian width, and the size and amount of large woody debris in the channel. These measurements are used to determine the stability of the stream and the watershed as a whole. They also quantify the quality and quantity of in-stream habitat for organisms such as fish and insect life. Surveys like this have been done on many streams within National Forests in the Shenandoah watershed, and help managers make decisions on different activities within watersheds, and prioritize areas that might need restoration.