Ecological survey of White Oak Creek, 1950-1953

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1954

OSTI ID:5843247

Krumholz, L A

Data are presented from an ecological survey, conducted from 1950 through 1953, of White Oak Creek. Atomic wastes from Oak Ridge National Laboratory were impounded in White Oak Lake. Data are presented on the effects of radioactive wastes on the flora and fauna indigenous to the drainage area of White Oak Creek. The survey revealed no unusual conditions directly attributable to radiation exposure. Data and observations are presented on all plants and animals in the area.

• Research Organization: Tennessee Valley Authority, Norris (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5843247
• Report Number(s): ORO-587(Vol.I)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
LAKES
MASS TRANSFER
MATERIALS
MONITORING
NORTH AMERICA
OAK RIDGE
PLANTS
RADIATION MONITORING
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
RADIOECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
RADIOECOLOGY
RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION
SOUTHEAST REGION
STREAMS
SURFACE WATERS
TENNESSEE
USA
WASTES
WILD ANIMALS