Evaluation of water quality and rate of sedimentation in Bighorn Lake, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Lee GF and Jones RA. 1981. Evaluation of water quality and rate of sedimentation in Bighorn Lake, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Project CX-1200-0-B022. UW-NPS Jackson Research Center. Laramie, WY

This report summarizes a study conducted which involved three phases of study. First, a site visit with the BICA staff to discuss water quality problems, second, to conduct a critical review of the previous studies pertinent to the water quality problems of Bighorn River and their causes. Third, additional information on the nature of the water quality problems of Bighorn Reservior and their causes was gathered.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Lee, G; Jones, R
Date of Issue
1981-12
Publisher
UW-NPS Jackson Research Center
Units
BICA , WRD
Keywords
Clemson, geologic processes, Hydrology, lake sediment, Sediment accumulation, sediment chemistry, sediment composition, Sediment Deposition, Sedimentation, Surface Water, Water Quality

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