Detailed project information for Study Plan Number 08024-01

Branch :	Northern Appalachian Research Laboratory
Study Plan Number :	08024-01
Study Title :	Effects of dissolved carbon dioxide on the physiology and behavior of fishes in waters treated for acid mine drainage
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Principal Investigator(s) :	Ross, Robert M.
Primary PI :	Ross, Robert M.
Telephone Number :	(570) 724-3322 x239
Email Address :	rossr@usgs.gov
SIS Number :	5002143
Primary Program Element :	Contaminants
Second Program Element :	Ecosystems
Status :	Completed
Abstract :	Acid mine drainage (AMD) contributes significantly to acid deposition in surface waters within the coal regions of Appalachia and the Ohio River basin. Mitigation of AMD has been achieved through direct addition of alkaline materials such as calcium carbonate (crushed form is agricultural lime). Processes resulting in acid deposition have had a significant negative effect on aquatic resources in North America, including loss of important commercial and recreation fisheries (Fraser and Britt, 1982). Effects of AMD or other acidified water on fish health (Atchison et al. 1987; Gagen et al. 1993; Norrgren et al. 1993; Simonin et al. 1993) and abundance or ecology (Gunn 1986; Weller et al. 1991; Lacroix 1992; McCormick et al. 1994; Carline et al. 1994) have been well documented for some species. Most effects are linked indirectly to toxicity related to reduced pH or elevated dissolved metals, particularly aluminum.
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