Aquatic Plant Management Program current status and seasonal workplan

Technical Report · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10102439· OSTI ID:10102439

Burns, E R; Bates, A L; Webb, D H

The objective of the TVA Aquatic Plant Management Program is to support in an environmentally and economically responsible manner, the balanced multiple uses of the water resource of the Tennessee Valley. This is accomplished by following an integrated approach to prevent introduction and spread of noxious species, documenting occurrence and spread of existing species, and suppressing or eliminating problems in designated high use areas. It is not the TVA objective, nor is it biologically feasible and prudent to eliminate all aquatic vegetation. Aerial photography, helicopter reconnaissance, and field surveys are used to assess distributions and abundance of various aquatic macrophytes. Water level fluctuations are supplemented by herbicide applications to control undesirable vegetation. Investigations are conducted to evaluate water level fluctuation schemes, as well as biological, mechanical, and alternative chemical control techniques which offer potential for more environmentally compatible and cost-effective management operations.

• Research Organization: Tennessee Valley Authority, Muscle Shoals, AL (United States). Aquatic Biology Dept.
• Sponsoring Organization: Tennessee Valley Authority, Knoxville, TN (United States)
• OSTI ID: 10102439
• Report Number(s): TVA--95003298; ON: DE95003298
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
130600
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
CONTROL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
PLANTS
POPULATION DYNAMICS
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
WATER RESOURCES