Fishery status assessment of Fort Loudoun Reservoir with management recommendations
Since Fort Loudoun Reservoir was impounded in 1944 its waters have been subjected to many forms of both organic and chemical pollutions. High sewage loads from several malfunctioning disposal plants, unacceptable concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and many other industrial and urban pollutants have found their way into the 5910 hectare (14,600 acre) reservoir. Current investigations examined the current status of the aquatic community in relation to these other problems. The objectives of the evaluation were to: (1) analyze historical data and compare it to recent data to identify major changes and/or trends in fish populations, (2) determine the quality of the fishery for important sport fishes (black bass, white bass, sauger, and crappie), and (3) formulate management recommendations for improving populations of these species that can be used by cooperating agencies in the future.
- Research Organization:
- Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville (USA). Div. of Air and Water Resources
- OSTI ID:
- 5328064
- Report Number(s):
- TVA/ONRED/AWR-86/50; ON: DE86901725
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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WATER RESERVOIRS
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EVALUATION
FISHES
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RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
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WATER QUALITY
ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FEDERAL REGION IV
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