Environmental Effects Evaluation for Thalweg Disposal of Dredged Material.

Abstract

This technical note describes the general concept of thalweg disposal and presents information on the potential environmental effects of thalweg disposal, including water quality, habitat alteration, and fate of sediments. This note also presents the results of studies done on the environmental consequences of thalweg disposal at four test sites on the upper Mississippi River. Pg1. JMD

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA292108

Entities

People

  • Andrew C. Miller
  • Michael R. Palermo
  • Trudy J. Olin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crossings
  • Deep Water
  • Dredging
  • Endangered Species
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groins (Structures)
  • Habitats
  • Materials
  • Mississippi
  • Mississippi River
  • Navigation
  • Open Water
  • Sedimentation
  • Water
  • Water Quality

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering