State of Washington, Aquatic Plant Management Program: Design Memorandum.

Abstract

This design memorandum recommends a plan for the control of Eurasian watermilfoil, a nonnative aquatic plant, in the waters of Washington State. The plan was developed in response to a request from the State of Washington. Milfoil is presently a problem in several lakes, rivers, and reservoirs in eastern Washington and the Puget Sound area in western Washington. It has curtailed recreation activities in these areas and has the potential of decreasing water quality and impacting hydropower production, fish and wildlife, irrigated agriculture, and public health. In 1978, there were approximately 1,500 acres of navigable and nonnavigable waters with milfoil growth throughout the state. It is estimated that 113,000 acres of navigable waters could become infested within the next 15 years. The recommended plan consists of methods of prevention and control outlined in the report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA108652

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Eutrophication
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering