Floating debris is a continual problem for all users of water bodies. It is destructive to locks, dams, bridges, electric plants, municipal water systems, and even recreational boaters. Wetlands, fish-spawning grounds, and streambanks can be disturbed by debris. This report contains a summary of the various methods for collecting, controlling, removing, and disposing of floating debris. Keywords: Debris booms; Debris and ice deflectors; Debris disposal; Debris transport; Removal equipment; Trash rakes. (edc)


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    Title :

    Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program: Elements of Floating-Debris Control Systems


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    70 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English