Aquatic Resources of Rocky Mountain Arsenal Adams County, Colorado

Abstract

This report presents the results of aquatic ecology investigations conducted at RMA from fall 1985 through spring 1988. The major objectives of the investigation were to: (1) characterize the aquatic resources of RMA, particularly the South Lakes; and (2) compare the water quality and aquatic biota of RMA lakes with an offsite lake. The report is divided into the following sections: (1) methods-sampling procedures, tissue analyses; (2) characterization of South Lakes aquatic environments-water quality, plankton, fish; (3) comparison with McKay Lake in Northwestern Adams County-water quality, aquatic species; (4) history of fisheries management at RMA; and (5) summary and recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA272102

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Marine Ecotoxicology