Title
Dissolved Oxygen and Sediment Contaminant Considerations in Refurbishment of Defunct Hydropower Sites: A Case Study on the Kalamazoo River, Michigan
Publication Date
1985
Publication Title
Proceedings of the Symposium on Small Hydropower and Fisheries
Start Page
114
End Page
120
Editors
Olson FW;White RG;Hamre RH;
Publication Place
Bethesda, MD
Publisher
American Fisheries Society
Abstract
Applications for preliminary permits to reactivate three defunct hydroelectric plants located on the Kalamazoo River, Michigan, initiated an environmental review. The review concluded that depressed dissolved oxygen and exacerbation of PCB contamination will occur if the hydroelectric plants are reactivated. Fish communities are presently dominated by carp in the reach occupied by the three hydroelectric plants. Benefits to sport fishing generated by dam removal and fish population restructuring exceed benefits of electrical production.
Notes
ISBN 0-913235-37-7