Preliminary results of the Department of the Interior's irrigation drainage studies
By: Marc A. Sylvester, Jonathan P. Deason, Herman R. Feltz, and Richard A. Engberg
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Abstract
The Department of the Interior, in 1986, began irrigation drainage studies in nine areas in seven Western states to determine whether irrigation drainage has caused or has the potential to cause harmful effects on human health, fish, and wildlife, or might reduce the suitability of water for beneficial uses. Results of the seven studies completed in 1987 are presented and are compared to baselines, standards, criteria, and other guidelines helpful for assessing the potential of observed constituent concentrations in water, bottom sediment, and biota to result in physiological harm to fish, wildlife, or humans. Selenium is the constituent most commonly found at elevated concentrations in water, bottom sediment, and biota in the study areas. Additional study results are discussed.
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Sylvester, M.A., Deason, J.P., Feltz, H.R., Engberg, R.A., 1988, Preliminary results of the Department of the Interior's irrigation drainage studies, Planning Now for Irrigation and Drainage in the 21st Century, Lincoln, NE, USA, 18 July 1988 through 21 July 1988, p. 665-677.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Preliminary results of the Department of the Interior's irrigation drainage studies |
| ISBN | 0872626660 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Publisher location | New York, NY, United States |
| First page | 665 |
| Last page | 677 |
| Conference Title | Planning Now for Irrigation and Drainage in the 21st Century |
| Conference Location | Lincoln, NE, USA |
| Conference Date | 18 July 1988 through 21 July 1988 |