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The Impact of Harmful Algal Blooms on USACE Operations

Authors: I Linkov; F K Satterstrom; D Loney; J A Steevens; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
 
Abstract: Algal blooms have recently attracted significant attention due to their human and ecological effects. The aim of this technical note is to assess the importance of freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operations through a literature review and surveys from regional Corps personnel who manage algal blooms and related issues. This note discusses algal bloom formation factors, occurrence, impact, and management for both the literature review and USACE surveyed staff.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Pages: 16
Report Date: Jan-2009
Report Number: A735494
Keywords relating to this report:
*ALGAE
*AQUATIC PLANTS
*TOXIC HAZARDS
*WATER QUALITY
AQUATIC WEEDS
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DECAY
ECOLOGY
FRESH WATER
OXYGEN
TOXICITY
TOXINS
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