The Captina Creek is listed as Exceptional Warm Water Habitat, the highest designation for stream habitat in Ohio. 

IBI Score  for Captina Creek- 53.4  (Highest in state)

IBI Score for entire basin - 46.7 

ICI Score for Captina Creek - 45.5 (Top 10 highest in State) 

QHEI  Score for Captina Creek - 72.6 (Highest in region)