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Assessment of Microbiological Contamination of the Jacks Fork within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri—Phase I

Fact Sheet 026-01
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs02601

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Abstract

The Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), the Nation's first scenic riverway, was created by an Act of Congress (Public Law 88-492) on August 24, 1964, for "the purpose of conserving and interpreting unique scenic and other natural values and objects of historic interest, including preservation of parts of the Current River and the Jacks Fork River in Missouri as free-flowing streams, preservation of springs and caves, management of wildlife, and provisions for use and enjoyment of the outdoor recreation resources thereof by the people of the United States" (National Park Service, 1981). The primary natural resources protected by the park are 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. About 1.5 million people visit the ONSR annually to take advantage of excellent recreational opportunities, including canoeing, johnboating, swimming, fishing, tubing, camping, hiking, caving, horseback riding, and hunting.

Suggested Citation

Davis, J.V., and Richards, J.M., 2001, Assessment of microbiological contamination of the Jacks Fork within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri—phase I: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 026–01, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs02601.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Water Quality and 303(d) Listing of the Jacks Fork
  • Jacks Fork Microbiological Study Phase I
  • Phase I Results
  • References
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Assessment of microbiological contamination of the Jacks Fork within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri—phase I
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 026-01
DOI 10.3133/fs02601
Year Published 2001
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Missouri Water Science Center
Description 6 p.
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