Published:
September 1, 1998
Originator:
Chesapeake Bay Program
EPA Number:
EPA 903-R-98-017

This study was designed to evaluate ambient toxicity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed by using a battery of water column and sediment toxicity test in concert with both fish and benthic community assessments. A team of scientists from two Chesapeake Bay research laboratories and Maryland Department of Natural Resources worked jointly to complete this goal. Water column toxicity studies and overall project management were directed by Lenwood W. Hall, Jr. of the University of Maryland's Agricultural Experiment Station. Sediment toxicity tests and water/sediment chemical analysis were managed by Raymond Alden of Old Dominion University Applied Marine Research Laboratory. Margaret McGinty of Maryland Department of Natural Resources was responsible for the fish community assessments. This report summarizes data from the sixth year of a six-year ambient toxicity testing program. The following government agencies were responsible for supporting and/or managing this research: U.S. Environmental Protect Agency, Maryland Department of Environment and Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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