Sim-Stream software is a tool for implementation of the MesoHABSIM model that includes a number of tools facilitating the interpretation and presentation of the results for use in regulatory environments. Its core part consists of data quality control land management routines in form of a front end of organized Access or SQL database.
The software organizes and integrates field collected data with biological observations and literature information to assess habitat suitability and availability. It is used for determination of impact of channel regulation, water withdrawals, dam removals and other human activities . It offers effective tools for comparison of simulation scenarios, habitat time series, and community habitat. Sim-Stream 10.0 includes multiple reporting options, such as time series charts, site comparisons and the export of data to geodatabases for developing habitat maps. It can be purchased ….