<li>Species accounts and photos for 225 plants, trees, insects, mollusks, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds commonly found in and around streams <li>Covers both aquatic organisms and those that live on streambanks <li>Distinguishing characteristics, habitat information, and range map provided for each species <li>For nature-lovers, hikers, anglers, naturalists, and wildlife professionals <li>Includes information on restoring and preserving threatened or damaged stream ecosystems, all in a handy pocketsize format