Chesapeake Bay Low Freshwater Inflow Study. Appendix F. Map Folio.
Abstract
This appendix is a principal product of the Biota Assessment portion of the Corps of Engineers' Chesapeake Bay Low Freshwater Inflow Study. The purpose of the mapping is to portray habitat for selected Chesapeake Bay species under a variety of freshwater inflow conditions. They are based on the results of tests done on the Chesapeake Bay Hydraulic Model simulating four freshwater inflow conditions. These were: 1) Base Average-average freshwater inflow conditions; 2) Future Average-reflective of average inflow conditions reduced by increased water consumption projected for the year 2020; 3) Base Drought-simulating an actual drought in the 1960's; 4) Future Drought-simulated 1960's drought inflows, reduced by increased water consumption projected for the year 2020. Data from the hydraulic model tests were subsequently used to generate seasonal average salinities at various depths from the mouth of the Bay to the head of tide in each tributary. These salinity data, in conjunction with data on depth, substrate, and dependence on other organisms, were used to create the maps of habitat portrayed in this volume.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA161483
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers