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Lake Tuscaloosa

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 44


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Lake Tuscaloosa and the North River of Tuscaloosa, Alabama are on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 303 (d) list. The EPA's 303 (d) list is used to identify waterbodies that do not meet federal standards originally set by the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972. Lake Tuscaloosa and the North River are listed four times, three times for mercury and once for nutrient siltation (habitat alteration) on Alabama's 2010 303 (d) list. Studies have identified E. coli and sedimentation as issues affecting the water quality of the North River Watershed. The goal of this research was two-fold: 1. Investigate the importance and effectiveness of the 303 (d) list as a tool to improve water quality, and 2. Examine what plans have been developed and are being developed to improve the water quality of Lake Tuscaloosa and the North River to remove them from the 303 (d) list. These goals were achieved by examining the policies surrounding the issue; evaluating the current plans and studies that have identified factors involved with the water quality of Lake Tuscaloosa and the North River; conducting a Z score analysis of sampled data over the past thirteen years; conducting a land use comparison of the North River Watershed from 2000 and 2011; and identifying the stakeholders involved with the 303 (d) process in Alabama. The results of these analyses revealed that, for the chemicals tested, water quality was stable throughout the time span of sampling for all variables except aluminum, chloride, and sodium, all of which increased over time. These increases corresponded with a decline of 1.07% in forested land use and an increase in cropland and pasture land use of 0.73% from 2000 to 2011. It was also discovered that re-testing for mercury had not occurred, which will make it difficult to decide if delisting would be appropriate. Overall, this research demonstrated a need for stronger regulations within the 303 (d) list and identified factors such as the permitting process, as criterion that need to be added to the 303 (d) to improve its effectiveness.
Tuscaloosa is the pride of West Alabama beckoning visitors with the lure of outdoor activities, arts, and culture, plus the calling card of the University of Alabama. Football may be the reason for your visit, but a fabulous sampling of Southern foods will bring you back. Dig into some of the South’s best barbecue at Dreamland or savor both food and atmosphere at River restaurant. Shop for antiques and relics or invest in some official UA gear at The Supe Store; there are boutiques, galleries, bars, and fancy eateries spread throughout the city for everyone’s pleasure. Meander down University Boulevard where you can duck in and out of live music venues, grab a signature Yellow Hammer drink at Gallette’s or choose a high-end meal at Half Shell Oyster House. You’ll find shopping along the way as well as several Civil Rights Trail markings. With 100 Things to Do in Tuscaloosa, AL Before You Die as your guide, explore the myriad of museums like the Paul W. Bryant Museum and the Alabama Museum of Natural History. Hit the water or the trails at Lake Lurleen State Park or catch the next concert at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater. It is impossible to include all the opportunities Tuscaloosa has to offer within these pages, but it’s a mighty decent start. Travel writer and native Alabamian Becky Beall has been visiting Tuscaloosa for over 40 years. Sharing her love of all things Tuscaloosa, complete with game day pageantry, timeless traditions, loads of history and hidden gems, prompted the writing of this book. As a youngster, she fell in love with a sport…and a team…and that is where her love of Tuscaloosa and that famous ROLL TIDE battle cry originated.

Lake Tuscaloosa

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 44


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