Utilization of surface mine ponds in East Tennessee by breeding amphibians. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6374103

Turner, L J; Fowler, D K

Breeding amphibians were found in 21 of 24 ponds examined on the Ollis Creek Surface Mine in Campbell County, Tennessee. Twelve species of amphibians were identified in ponds that range from 4.0 to 8.0 in pH. Although ponds with low pH values were used by breeding amphibians, significantly more amphibian species were found in ponds with higher pH values. Findings indicated high biological productivity in the surface mine ponds examined. Aquatic vegetation was present in 20 of the 24 ponds. Aquatic insects and a diverse wildlife fauna utilized the study ponds. Surface mine ponds were found to supply an important habitat component for a variety of wildlife species.

• Research Organization: Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6374103
• Report Number(s): PB-83-145003
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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