Power plant siting and design: intake and discharge effects at Point Beach Nuclear Plant on Lake Michigan biota and fisheries. Technical report 1972-77
Technical Report
·
OSTI ID:5161107
The impact of the operation of the Point Beach Nuclear Plant on aquatic biota and fisheries of Lake Michigan is examined. Significant adverse impacts have not been detected. Localized effects are identified and appear to be related primarily to thermal discharges. The recreational fishery for trout and salmon is better as a result of (1) thermal plume attraction and (2) development of fishing facilities at the power plant. Angler catches averaged more than 10,000 salmonids per year. This fact should enhance the Lake Michigan fishery stocking program and is considered a benefit derived from power plant operation.
- Research Organization:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5161107
- Report Number(s):
- NUREG-0816
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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