| Main Title |
Influence of coal surface mining on the aquatic environment of the Cumberland Plateau |
| Author |
Gottfried, Peter K. ;
Bales, J. ;
Precious, T. W.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
Tennessee Valley Authority, Muscle Shoals, AL. Office of Natural Resources.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Environmental Processes and Effects Research. |
| Publisher |
Office of Energy, Minerals, and Industry; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
| Year Published |
1984 |
| Report Number |
EPA 600/7-84-043 |
| Stock Number |
PB86-140555 |
| OCLC Number |
16779016 |
| Subjects |
Strip mining--Environmental aspects--Tennessee--Cumberland Plateau ;
Coal mines and mining--Tennessee--Cumberland Plateau ;
Aquatic biology--Tennessee--Cumberland Plateau
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| Additional Subjects |
Coal mining ;
Aquatic biology ;
Ecology ;
Water pollution ;
Environmental impacts ;
Mathematical models ;
Alkalinity ;
Neutralizing ;
Benthos ;
Metals ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Diptera ;
Beetles ;
Tables(Data) ;
Tennessee ;
Mine acid drainage ;
Species diversity
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJAD |
EPA 600/7-84-043 |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
10/01/1993 |
DISPERSAL |
| NTIS |
PB86-140555 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
xiii, 172 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
Ten small watersheds in east Tennessee were studied during a four year period from 1975-1979 in order to provide background data for the development and demonstration of regional mathematical models for predicting the impacts of coal surface mining on the aquatic environment. Analysis of the geological data from watershed core samples revealed that there was sufficient alkalinity and neutralization potential within the plateau rock strata to neutralize acidity produced from surface mining. Streams in six contour-mined areas were sampled for benthos using Surber, drift, artificial substrate, and kick nets. Functional, taxonomic, species composition, and number differences were attributed to mining activities. |
| Notes |
At head of title on cover: Tennessee Valley Authority, Office of Natural Resources; "EPA-600/7-84-043." "Interagency agreement no. EPA-IAG-82-D-X0511, project no. E-AP 82 BDW, program element no. INE-CC2N1A." Cover title subtitle: Interagency energy/environment R & D Program report. Bibliography: p. 144-147. |
