Table 4. Stream use classifications for the Blue River basin (MDNR 1984).
Site Beneficial Uses
*Blue River: below Guinotte Dam Industrial
*Blue River: Guinotte Dam to 59th St. Aquatic life, wildlife watering, boating, industrial withdrawal
*Blue River: 59th St. to Bannister Rd. Aquatic life, wildlife watering, boating, whole- body-contact recreation
**Blue River: Bannister Rd. to Kansas state line Aquatic life, livestock and wildlife watering, boating, whole-body-contact recreation
**Indian Creek: Mouth to Kansas state line Aquatic life, wildlife watering, whole-body-contact recreation

*Class P: Permanently flowing stream.

**Class C: May cease flow during prolonged dry weather, but maintains permanent pools.

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