Environmental Analysis of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Its Surrounding Wetlands, and Selected Land Uses. Volume 1.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to prepare an inventory and analysis of the environmental components in Lake Pontchartrain and the wetlands surrounding the lake in order to provide an information base and to indicate salient interactions, patterns, and environmental trends to facilitate future planning. Information regarding trophic state analysis, hydrology, hydrography, chemistry, plankton, nektom, and benthic distribution within the lake were analyzed. Life history and food habitat studies were conducted on 44 fish species found in Lake Pontchartrain. In addition, preliminary study of biological transport through the tidal passes within the Lake were addressed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA123375

Entities

People

  • James H. Stone

Organizations

  • Louisiana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.