Impact of mine drainage on recreation and stream ecology. Appendices E and F to acid mine drainage in Appalachia, a report by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Final report

Technical Report · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1969

OSTI ID:7333236

Nathan, R R; Katz, M

The purpose of the study (Appendix E) was to estimate the amount of recreational activity loss and the resultant monetary loss to outdoor water-based recreational activity due to mine acid pollution. The loss resulted from a failure to abate mine acid drainage in polluted Appalachian areas which were potentially recreational waters. The results of the study can be used to determine what portion of abatement expenses would be offset by added recreational expenditures and the effect on regional incomes. Appendix F deals with the biological and ecological effects of acid mine drainage. Ecological variables regulate aquatic populations; any one variable can limit a population even if all other factors are suitable. The variable discussed in the report is acidity expressed as pH and its effect on stream ecosystems with particular emphasis on fish. The report recommends the alteration of pH limits in Appalachian areas affected by acid mine drainage to an acceptable quality to create a suitable habitat.

• Research Organization: Nathan (Robert R.) Associates, Inc., Washington, D.C. (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7333236
• Report Number(s): PB-243101
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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