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Effects of Entrainment by the Indian Point Power Plant on Biota in the Hudson River Estuary, 1971 to 1972
"This report summarizes the progress of studies conducted in 1971 and 1972 to determine the effects of entrainment of Hudson River organisms by the Indian Point nuclear power station" (p. xviii).
Radioecological Studies of the Hudson River
"This report summarizes the results of the Hudson River radioecological studies conducted in 1973" (p. 1). The study investigates the behavior of gamma-emitting radionuclides in the Hudson River and the accumulation of natural alpha-emitting radionuclides.
The Effects of Changes in Hydrostatic Pressure on Some Hudson River Biota: Progress Report for 1974
This research report represents the findings on a study conducted over the effect of hydrostatic pressure and hydroelectric generators on various types of fish and other aquatic organisms in the Hudson River.
A Comprehensive Study of Successional Patterns of Plants and Animals at Upland Disposal Areas: Final Report
From abstract: "This study examines the existing biota and plant and animal successional patterns at five upland dredged material disposal areas in the United States. The sites selected for study are: (a) Nott Island in Connecticut River; (b) six islands in Hillsborough Bay near Tampa, Florida; (c) an area paralleling a portion of the Whiskey Bay Pilot Channel in the Atchafalaya River basin of Louisiana; (d) a disposal area paralleling a short segment of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway between Port Arthur and Galveston, Texas; and (e) Mott Island in the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon."
Physical, Hydrological, and Biological Characteristics of the Loxahatchee River Estuary, Florida
From purpose and scope: One of the objectives of the ongoing U.S. Geological Survey investigation of the Loxahatchee River estuary is to provide baseline information on the estuary. This map report was prepared to fulfill part of this objective. It provides information on bathymetry, hydrology, and benthic sediment and biota.
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