Book One: Aquatic Life Field Manual - River Conditions Index

The Tasmanian River Condition Index (TRCI) is a framework for assessing the condition of Tasmanian river systems. It evaluates the condition of key aspects of waterways including Aquatic Life, Hydro logy, Physical Form and the Streamside Zone (known as sub-indices in the TRCI). The TRCI is a practical tool to establish condition and monitor changes from this baseline into the future. It is a referential approach whereby the current condition of sites is compared with pre-European reference condition.