Water Resources Monitoring and Research Recommendations for the Barataria Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park

Baron J. 1992. Water Resources Monitoring and Research Recommendations for the Barataria Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park

Recommendations for monitoring water in relation to sewage inflow, pump inflows, concentrated salt brine and radiation leakage from abandoned oil and gas wells, increased salinity from canals, rising water levels leading to erosion, canals as pollution conduits, Lake Salvador shoreline erosion. Recommends research on water chemistry under wetland vegetation, analysis of hydrologic patterns and pathways, using biological indicators to monitor wetland conditions.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Baron, Jill
Date of Issue
1992
Units
JELA
Keywords
Aquatic Sciences, Barataria Unit Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve LA, Canals, Erosion, Monitoring, Oil & Gas Activities, Research & Studies, Salt Water Intrusion, Sewage, Water Level, Water Quality

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