Clam Shell Dredging in Lakes Pontchartrain and Maurepas, Louisiana,

Abstract

Clam shells (Rangia) have been harvested from the lakes area since 1933 by means of hydraulic dredges. The shells are used primarily in construction activities, but have a variety of other uses as well. There has been considerable controversy over the environmental impacts of shell dredging. This DEIS has been prepared to assess these impacts. Numerous alternatives have been discussed and evaluated in the DEIS and two have been discussed in detail.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA182387

Entities

People

  • Dennis L. Chew

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Bodies Of Water
  • Channels (Waterways)
  • Construction
  • Continents
  • Dredging
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Landforms
  • Louisiana

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Structural Dynamics.