Main Title |
Using the Sediment Quality Triad to Characterize Toxic Conditions in the Chesapeake Bay (2002): An Assessment of Tidal River Segments in the Bohemia, Elk, Northeast, and Severn Rivers. |
Author |
A. E. Pinkney ;
B. L. McGee ;
P. C. McGowan ;
D. J. Fisher ;
J. Ashley
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CORP Author |
Fish and Wildlife Service, Annapolis, MD.; Maryland Univ., Queenstown. Wye Research and Education Center.; Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, PA.; Environmental Protection Agency, Annapolis, MD. Chesapeake Bay Program. |
Year Published |
2005 |
Report Number |
CBFO-C05-01 |
Stock Number |
PB2012-102850 |
Additional Subjects |
Tidal tributaries ;
Water pollution control ;
Contaminants ;
Sediments ;
Tables (Data) ;
Figures ;
Adverse effects ;
Chemical contamination ;
Aquatic ecosystems ;
Toxic conditions ;
Assessments ;
Cheasapeak Bay ;
Tidal River Segments ;
Sediment quality triads ;
Bohemia River ;
Elk Rivers ;
Northeast River ;
Severn River
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PB2012-102850 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
234p |
Abstract |
This study evaluated sediment chemistry, sediment toxicity and benthic community structure (i.e., the Sediment Quality Triad) at stations in tidal segments of the bohemia, Elk, Northeast, and Severn Rivers in Maryland. The Triad sampling was scheduled during the summer/fall index period for determining the Benthic Index of biotic Integrity (B-IBI). An additional goal was to examine concentrations of water column contaminants in these tributaries, with sampling scheduled for the spring to capture possible influences from runoff. To evaluate the feasibility of conducting 'in situ' toxicity tests with a prototype caging system, larval sheepshead minnows ('Cyprinidon variegatus') were exposed in the Severn River and a reference area (Wye River). |
Supplementary Notes |
Prepared in cooperation with Maryland Univ., Queenstown. Wye Research and Education Center. and Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, PA. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Annapolis, MD. Chesapeake Bay Program. |
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PUB Date Free Form |
Jan 2005 |
Category Codes |
68D; 48G; 48B; 57H; 57Y |
NTIS Prices |
PC A12/MF A12 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
102302140 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |