Final Environmental Impact Statement Relating to the Operation and Maintenance of the Fox River, Wisconsin Navigation Project.

Abstract

The proposed Federal action is the continuation of operation and maintenance of the Fox River, Wisconsin navigation project. It involves several locks and guard locks, the U.S. dams, and control of private dams. Activities include channel dredging, clearing, snagging and dredge material disposal to free the channel from the debris. Studies show major environmental impacts that are beneficial for maintaining the project. It also relates significant adverse impacts on the water quality aquatic, and terrestrial biota, land use, natural habitat, and other conflicts in the operation of project and river controls. Alternatives to the proposed action are provided. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA101115

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
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