Accession Number:

ADA106092

Title:

National Waterways Study. Analysis of Environmental Aspects of Waterways Navigation.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jan 79-Jul 81,

Corporate Author:

KEARNEY (A T) INC CHICAGO IL

Personal Author(s):

• Weck, Thomas
• Crossan, Brook

Report Date:

1981-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

462.0

Abstract:

A critical element in the assessment of the present waterways system capacity is the identification of the environmental impacts of waterways activities and the subsequent evaluation of their significance to the overall aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The purpose of this report was to identify the full range of environmental impacts of navigation, both beneficial and adverse, assess their significance and suggest possible mitigation measures. Author

Descriptors:

• *ECOSYSTEMS
• *INLAND WATERWAYS
• ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
• WATER POLLUTION
• NAVIGATION
• AIR QUALITY
• WASTE DISPOSAL
• WATER QUALITY
• WATER TRAFFIC
• DREDGED MATERIALS
• DREDGING
• SEDIMENTS
• NOISE POLLUTION
• LAND AREAS
• DAMS
• LOCKS(WATERWAYS)

Subject Categories:

• Water Pollution and Control

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE