An overview of the impact study of the McClellan-Kerr multiple-purpose Arkansas River System. Final report

Technical Report · Tue Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975

OSTI ID:7331333

Antle, L G

A summary is given of the results of the first stage of assessment of impacts of the completed McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River System, located in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The system is designed to produce multiple benefits including transportation, hydroelectric production, flood damage abatement, water supply, sediment control and stabilization, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement. Results of the first round of research and the first year's output of the project are discussed in the perspective of the decision process leading to approval, authorization, and appropriation and in the perspective of public awareness of actual and potential impacts.

• Research Organization: Institute for Water Resources (Army), Fort Belvoir, Va. (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7331333
• Report Number(s): AD-A-014975; IWR-RR-75-R3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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