Andrew C. Miller

Publication List Details

Period

1954 - 2007

Number

107

Co-Authors

Effects of Benthic Barriers on Macroinvertebrate Communities (2006)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C., Ussery, Thomas

Field experiments were conducted testing the effects of synthetic fabric barriers on benthic macroinvertebrates in Eau Galle Reservoir, Wisconsin, Lake Guntersville, Alabama, and ponds at the...

Control Strategies for Zebra Mussel Infestations at Public Facilities (2006)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S., Neilson, Frank, McMahon, Robert F.

On September 16-18, 1991, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a meeting in Ft. Mitchell, KY (near Cincinnati, OH), to develop strategies for the detection and control of zebra mussels. More than 50...

Effects of Three Species of Aquatic Plants on Macroinvertebrates in Lake Seminole, Georgia (2006)

Peets, Richard, Miller, Andrew C., Beckett, David C.

In July 1987, entire plant samples and quantitative total substratum samples were collected in Lake Seminole, Florida, to analyze the effects of three species of plants (Hydrilla verticillata,...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Upper Ohio River Near Huntington, West Virginia: 1992 Studies (2006)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the likelihood of finding endangered species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) was conducted in...

Survey for Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Lower Green and Barren Rivers, Kentucky, 1992 (2006)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, and population demography of abundant species of freshwater bivalues (mainly Family: Unionidae) was conducted between River Miles (RM) 100 and...

Application of Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis to Aquatic Nuisance Species (2006)

Suedel, Burton C., Bridges, Todd S., Kim, Jongbum, Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

This technical note describes a structured framework for conducting risk assessments for aquatic nuisance species (ANS). The technical note also describes when and how decision analysis tools can be...

Simulation Models of Harvested and Zebra Mussel Colonized Threeridge Mussel Populations in the Upper Mississippi River (2004)

RICK A. HART, JAMES W. GRIER, ANDREW C. MILLER

We simulated populations of threeridge mussels (Amblema plicata, Say, 1817) using empirically derived survival rates. Survival rates were derived from a mark-recapture study of mussels conducted in...

Environmental and Water Quality Operational Studies. Bibliography of Effects of Commercial Navigation Traffic in Large Waterways (2003)

Miller, Andrew C., Killgore, K. J., Payne, Barry S., Buckley, Daniel

Literature dealing with the physical, biological, and chemical effects of commercial navigation traffic in large waterways is reviewed and analyzed. The majority of the information on this topic does...

Prepared for U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (2003)

Nathan D. Mulherin, Nathan D. Mulherin, Andrew C. Miller

The authors attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of an electromechanical method to prevent nuisance infestation by aquatic zebra mussels. A prototype “electro-expulsive separation ” system was...

Aquatic Habitat Studies on the Lower Mississippi River, River Mile 480 to 530. Report 1. Introduction. (2002)

Miller, Andrew C.

A pilot survey on the Lower Mississippi River, river mile 480 to 530, was conducted from April to October 1978. The objectives of this field survey were to collect data on fish, benthos, and water...

Design of a Gravel Bar Habitat for the Tombigbee River Near Columbus, Mississippi. (2002)

Miller,Andrew C., King,Robert H., Glover,J. E.

A gravel habitat consisting of four gravel bars separated by pools was designed for possible placement in a river bendway at river mile 232.9 on the Tombigbee River below Columbus Lake near Columbus,...

Effects of Water Level Changes on Fishes of the Yazoo River Basin, Mississippi. (2002)

Killgore,K. J., Miller,Andrew C.

The effects of surface water withdrawal on habitat availability and quality were investigated in one lacustrine (Mossy Lake) and various river habitats in the Yazoo River Basin during the summer and...

A Survey for Live Mussels in the Black and Spring Rivers, Arkansas, 1985. (2002)

Miller,Andrew C., Hartfield,Paul D.

This report provides information for the Permits Branch, US Army Engineer District, Little Rock, a survey for live mussels was conducted on portions of the Black and Spring Rivers ion Lawrence and...

Empirically Derived Survival Rates of a Native Mussel, Amblema plicata, in the Mississippi and Otter Tail Rivers, Minnesota (2001)

RICK A. HART, JAMES W. GRIER, ANDREW C. MILLER, MIKE DAVIS

We used a mark-recapture method to measure survival of a native unionid mussel, Amblema plicata, at sites with low, moderate and high zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) densities (mean values ± se...

Recruitment of Fusconaia ebena (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in Relation to Discharge of the Lower Ohio River (2000)

BARRY S. PAYNE, ANDREW C. MILLER

Demographically complete sampling of a large population of Fusconaia ebena (Lea) in a mainstream shoal in the lower Ohio River (LOR) from 1983 through 1998 revealed two extremely successful...

Impacts of Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels at the W. H. Zimmer Station, 1991 Studies. Phase 2 (2000)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

Qualitative and quantitative baseline data were obtained at six and four sites, respectively, at a mussel bed located on the Ohio River (river miles 444.4-445.6), near the William H. Zimmer Station,...

Environmental Impact Research Program. An Instruction Report on Freshwater Mussels. (1998)

Miller,Andrew C., Nelson,David A.

This Instruction Report contains information for Federal biologists and others on freshwater mussels. The content of this volume will aid in performing impact assessments and endangered species...

A Study of Orconectes shoupi, Mill Creek Basin, Tennessee, 1985. (1998)

Miller,Andrew C., Hartfield,Paul D.

Fourteen sites on Mill, Sevenmile, and Indian creeks in Davidson and Williamson Counties, Tenn., were surveyed for crayfish in July 1985. Orconectes shoupi, considered for listing as Endangered by...

A Survey for Molluscs in the White River Near Newport, Arkansas, 1986. (1998)

Miller,Andrew C., Harris,John L.

A survey for live molluscs and shells was made in the White River, near Newport, Arkansas, river. Molluscs were collected at 12 dredged material disposal sites. Twenty-four species of unionid...

Environmental Impact Research Program. Physical Effects of Commercial Navigation Traffic in Large Waterways, Summary of a Workshop Held in Louisville, Kentucky, 4 March 1986. (1998)

Miller,Andrew C., Siemsen,Terry S.

A meeting was held on 4 March 1986 in Louisville, Ky., to discuss the results of recent studies and new research on the physical effects of navigation traffic in large waterways. The meeting was...

Environmental Impact Research Program. Gravel Bar Mussel Communities: A Community Model. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S., Naimo, Teresa J., Russell-Hunter, W. D.

Literature and field data were synthesized to prepare a community model for thick-shelled unionid mussels (Quadrula, Amblema, Plectomerus, Megalonaias, Obovaria, and Obliquaria, etc.) that are found...

Environmental Effects of Navigation Traffic: Laboratory Studies of the Effects on Mussels of Intermittent Exposure to Turbulence and Suspended Solids. (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C., Aldridge, David W.

Navigation traffic can intermittently increase turbulence and suspended solids in rivers. Freshwater mussels are essentially sessile filter-feeders and could be susceptible to physiological...

Environmental Impact Research Program. Community Habitat Suitability Models for Warmwater Fishes. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Killgore, K. J., Payne, Barry S., Franklin, Johnny

Most published habitat suitability index (HSI) models for warmwater fishes have too many variables, many of which time-consuming and difficult to measure. In addition, suitability index scores are...

Biological and Physical Conditions at a Newly Placed Gravel Bar Habitat in the Tombigbee River. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Killgore, K. J., King, Robert H., Naimo, Teresa J.

A pool-riffle habitat was constructed in an abandoned channel of the Tombigbee River near Columbus, Miss. The habitat is located below a minimum flow release structure in Columbus Dam, which releases...

Mussels of the East Fork of the Tombigbee River, Monroe and Itawamba Counties, Mississippi. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Hartfield, Paul D.

The purpose of this study was to collect freshwater mussels and shells to evaluate the effects of various proposed water management measures on the freshwater mussels. Twenty-eight species of...

Seasonal Regulation of Repair Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation (REMR) Activities. Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program. (1998)

LaSalle, Mark W., Nestler, John, Miller, Andrew C.

This report addresses the subject of environmental alterations associated with repair, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation (REMR) activities of coastal, reservoir, and inland water...

Environmental Impact Research Program. A Workshop to Investigate Techniques to Analyze Physical and Biological Effects of Commercial Navigation Traffic. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A workshop on commercial navigation traffic was held to review and discuss procedures for measuring physical and biological effects of commercial traffic in navigable waterways. Passage of commercial...

Environmental Impact Research Program: Environmental Effects of Navigation Traffic: Studies on Fish Eggs and Larvae. (1998)

Pearson, William D., Killgore, K. J., Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

Adult and juvenile fishes are usually capable of detecting and avoiding or withstanding most of the environmental effects of navigation traffic. However, since larval fishes are less capable of...

Phase 1 Studies: Impacts of Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels: A Review. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S., Way, Carl M.

Turbulence and wave wash from commercial navigation vessels can resuspend sediments, reverse river currents, and cause water drawdown. These physical effects can stress or kill pelagic fish eggs and...

Aquatic Plant Control Research Program: The Habitat Value of Aquatic Macrophytes for Macroinvertebrates. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Beckett, David C., Way, Carl M., Bacon, Edmond J.

This document summarizes and discusses recent studies on the value of submersed aquatic macrophytes for macroinvertebrates. Discussion on the effects of macrophytes on benthic invertebrates is...

Life History and Production of Dominant Larval Insects on Stone Dikes in the Lower Mississippi River. (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Bingham, Rex C., Miller, Andrew C.

Macroinvertebrate samples were obtained monthly from stones on dikes in the Lower Mississippi River (river miles 510-515) near Vicksburg, Miss., from September to November 1987 and May to October...

Physical Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: Phase 1 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Hornbach, Daniel J., Ragland, Daniel V.

The purpose of this program is to monitor community composition and population structure at mussel beds in the Upper Mississippi River where L. higginsi is known to occur. In 1989, a decision was...

Techniques for Studying the Physical Effects of Commercial Navigation Traffic on Aquatic Habitats. (1998)

Bhowmik, Nani G., Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

The physical effects of commercial navigation traffic that can be studied in the field include: (a) resuspension and lateral transport of sediment; (b) sedimentation rates at specific habitats; (c)...

TRAFFIC: An Information Retrieval System to Evaluate the Environmental Impacts of Commercial Navigation Traffic. (1998)

Way, Carl M., Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S., Wakeley, James

The software system, TRAFFIC, was developed to provide technical information and literature on the physical effects of navigation traffic, particularly on selected riverine organisms. The TRAFFIC...

Macroinvertebrates in the Savannah River Below Richard B. Russell Lake, Georgia and South Carolina. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Bingham, C. R.

A survey of the macroinvertebrate community in the Savannah River below Richard B. Russell Lake, Georgia and South Carolina, was conducted in October 1989. The purpose was to collect benthic data...

Macroinvertebrates of Luxapalila Creek, Mississippi and Alabama, 1987-89. (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C., Miller-Way, Christina, Bingham, C. R.

A survey of the macroinvertebrate community of four pools and four riffles in Luxapalila Creek, Mississippi and Alabama, was conducted in 1987-89. The purpose was to collect preconstruction data...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: 1989 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In 1988, the US Army Engineer District, St. Louis (CELMS) initiated a program to analyze the effects of commercial navigation traffic on freshwater mussels (Mollusca: Unionidae), especially the...

An Investigation of Methods to Measure and Predict Biological and Physical Effects of Commercial Navigation Traffic: Workshop II Held in St. Louis, Missouri on 17-18 April 1990. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

The purpose of this workshop was to investigate strategies for measuring and predicting physical and biological effects of commercial traffic in inland waterways. The meeting was divided into three...

Investigation of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) at Selected Sites in the Lower Ohio and Cumberland Rivers, September 1990. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the likelihood of finding endangered species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) was conducted in...

An Investigation of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Tennessee River below Kentucky Lock and Dam. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the likelihood of finding endangered species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) was conducted...

Phase 2 Studies: Impacts of Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels at the W.H. Zimmer Station, 1989-90 Baseline Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

Qualitative and quantitative baseline data were obtained at nine and six sites, respectively, at a mussel bed located on the Ohio River near the W. H. Zimmer Station, in July 1989 and September 1990....

Use of Field Techniques to Assess the Environmental Effects of Commercial Navigation Traffic. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

Recently completed navigation projects in the United States were responsible for directing the attention of conservation agencies to the impacts of commercial vessel movement. It was suggested that...

The Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: 1990 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In 1988 the US Army Engineer District, St. Louis, initiated a program to analyze the effects of commercial navigation traffic on freshwater mussels (Mollusca: Unionidae), especially the endangered...

Mussel Surveys at Potential Mooring Sites for Barge Tows Near Upper Mississippi River Locks and Dams 9 and 10. (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

In September 1990, a survey was conducted of 10 potential mooring sites for barges along the edge of the navigation channel just above and below Locks and Dams 9 and 10. In general, conditions were...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: 1991 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In 1988, the US Army Engineer District, St. Louis, initiated a program to analyze the effects of commercial navigation traffic on freshwater mussels (Mollusca: Unionidae), especially the endangered...

Effects of Surface Texture of Articulated Concrete Mattress Blocks on Their Habitat Value. Lower Mississippi River Environmental Program Report 19. (1998)

Way, Carl M., Miller, Andrew C., Bingham, C. R., Payne, B. S.

The effects of minor alterations to the surface of articulated concrete mattress (ACM) blocks, used to protect the banks of the Lower Mississippi River from erosion, were examined with laboratory and...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Lower Ohio River at Two Beds Near Olmsted, Illinois: 1992 Studies. (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C., Shafer, Deborah

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the likelihood of finding endangered species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) was conducted in...

Atomic Force Microscopy of the Electrochemical Nucleation and Growth of Molecular Crystals. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Ward, Michael D.

The atomic force microscope (AFM) was employed to examine the nanoscale morphology, surface topography, and growth and dissolution characteristics of single crystals of a series of organic charge...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River; 1992 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In accordance with the Endangered Species Act, Section 7, Consultation, personnel from the U.S. Army Engineer District, St. Louis, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) determined that a...

A Survey of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, Alabama, for the Threatened Inflated Heelsplitter Mussel Potamilus Inflatus, May 1993. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

On 19-24 May 1993, a survey was conducted at dredged material disposal areas located between River Mile (RM) 293.0 and RM 334.0 on the Tombigbee River and between RM 65.0 and RM 190.0 on the Black...

Electrocrystallization of an Ordered Organic Monolayer: Selective Epitaxial Growth of Beta-(ET) (2)I(3) on Graphite. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Maxson, Jeffrey B., Ward, Michael D.

We report electrochemical and in situ atomic force microscopy observations of the formation of a new class of crystalline organic monolayer, which consists of a conductive organic salt containing...

Environmental Effects Evaluation for Thalweg Disposal of Dredged Material. (1998)

Olin, Trudy J., Miller, Andrew C., Palermo, Michael R.

This technical note describes the general concept of thalweg disposal and presents information on the potential environmental effects of thalweg disposal, including water quality, habitat alteration,...

Environmental Effects of Dredging: Construction of a Submerged Gravel Bar Habitat Using Dredged Material. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

This note provides information on techniques, materials, and equipment necessary to construct submerged aquatic habitats in large waterways using coarse-grained sediments. Gravel bars are notable...

Environmental Effects of Dredging. The Value of Wing Dams for Freshwater Mussels. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Whiting, Robert

This note provides information on the value of wing dams, which reduce dredging requirements in large rivers, for freshwater mussels. Wing dams are longitudinal rock-rubble structures placed in...

Environmental Effects of Dredging. Implementation Approach for Thalweg Disposal of Dredged Material. (1998)

Olin, Trudy J., Miller, Andrew C., Palermo, Michael R.

This technical note introduces the concept of thalweg disposal and associated considerations for implementation, including disposal site selection, environmental and regulatory considerations, and...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Upper Ohio River Near Huntington, West Virginia: 1993 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the likelihood of finding endangered species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) was conducted in...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: 1993 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In 1988, the U.S. Army Engineer District, St. Louis, initiated a monitoring program to analyze the effect of commercial navigation traffic on freshwater mussels (Mollusca; Unionidae), especially the...

Environmental Effects of Dredging: Construction of a Shallow-Water Gravel Bar Habitat Using Dredged Material. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Engler, Robert M.

The objecive of this program is to develop the material product forms. processes,and equipment for automated fabrication of low cost composite submarine structures. These developments will be...

A Habitat Improvement Plan for the Big Sunflower River, Mississippi. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

Personnel of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently expressed concern over the effects of proposed maintenance dredging by the...

Zebra Mussel Research. Introduction and Spread of Dreissena polymorpha in the U.S. Inland Waterway System, 1992-1993. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S., Burns, Fawn M.

The purpose of this technical note is to analyze population structure (as indicated by density and size demography) of recently established zebra mussel populations in the U.S. inland waterway...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: 1994 Studies. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In 1988, the U.S. Army Engineer District, St. Louis, initiated a monitoring program to analyze the effect of commercial navigation traffic on freshwater mussels (Mollusca: Unionidae), especially the...

Biology and Ecology of the Threatened Inflated Heelsplitter Mussel, Potamilus inflatus, in the Black Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers, Alabama, June 1994. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Armistead, David, Payne, Barry S.

The biology and ecology of the inflated heelsplitter mussel (Potarnilus inflatus), listed as threatened, was studied at dredged material disposal areas, adjacent areas unaffected by disposal, and two...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

Studies on the physical and biological effects of commercial navigation traffic at five historically prominent mussel beds in the upper Mississippi River (UMR) were conducted from 1988-94. The...

Importance of a Mussel Bed Near McMillan Island, Pool 10 of the Upper Mississippi River, for Lampsilis higginsi. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

The Higgins' Eye Recovery Team (1982) evaluated 16 localities in the upper Mississippi River (UMR) for the Higgins' eye mussel, Lampsilis higginsi (Lea, 1857). The team determined that sufficient...

Effects of Water Diversion on Freshwater Mussels in the Pearl River Near Walkiah Bluff, Mississippi and Louisiana, 1995. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the presence of endangered species of mussels (family: Unionidae) was conducted in the. Pearl...

An Evaluation of Freshwater Mussels in the Lower Ohio River in Relation to the Olmstead Locks and Dam Project: 1995, 1996, and 1997 Studies (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

Surveys were conducted in 1995, 1996, and 1997 to assess community characteristics, population demography of dominant species, status of endangered species, and characteristics of nonindigenous...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) Along Luxapalila Creek, Mississippi. (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

In 1997 divers and waders were used to search for freshwater mussels in Luxapalila Creek between Steens, MS, and Waterworks Road bridge (River Mile 6.2). The purpose was to obtain information that...

Effects of Forced Hot Air on Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Mortality (1998)

Ussery, Thomas A., Miller, Andrew C.

Zebra mussels were allowed to naturally colonize 7.62-cm-wide by 6l cm-long polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes attached to a concrete wall at Black Rock Navigation Lock during the summer and fall of...

Potential Impacts of the North Fork Hughes River Project, Ritchie County, West Virginia, 1999 on Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae). (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing technical assistance to the Little Kanawha Soil Conservation District and other sponsors in the planning and construction of a...

An Evaluation of Freshwater Mussels in the Lower Ohio River in Relation to the Olmsted Locks and Dam Project: 1998 Studies (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

Surveys were conducted in August 1998 to assess community characteristics, population demography of dominant species, status of endangered species, and characteristics of nonindigenous populations of...

Reducing the Effects of Maintenance Dredging on Freshwater Mussels in the Alabama River, Alabama (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

In September 1998, detailed studies of freshwater mussels (Family: Unionidae) were conducted at four mussel beds in the Alabama River, located at River Miles (RM) 20.2-20.4, 30.1-30.4,121.8-122.6,...

Reducing the Effects of Maintenance Dredging on Freshwater Mussels in the Alabama River, Alabama (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

In September 1998, detailed studies of freshwater mussels (Family: Unionidae) were conducted at four mussel beds in the Alabama River, located at River Miles (RM) 20.2-20.4,30.1-30.4, 121.8-122.6,...

Implementation Approach for Thalweg Disposal of Dredged Material (1998)

Olin, Trudy J., Miller, Andrew C., Palermo, Michael R., Wright, Thomas, Engler, Robert M.

This technical note introduces the concept of thalweg disposal and associated considerations for implementation, including disposal site selection, environmental and regulatory considerations, and...

The Value of Wing Dams for Freshwater Mussels (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Whiting, Robert, Engler, Robert M.

This note provides information on the value of wing dams, which reduce dredging requirements in large rivers* for freshwater mussels. Wing dams are longitudinal rock-rubble structures placed in...

Construction of a Shallow-Water Gravel Bar Habitat Using Dredged Material (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

This note provides information on techniques, materials, and equipment necessary to construct a shallow-water aquatic habitat in small to medium-sized rivers using coarse-grained sediments.

Construction of a Submerged Gravel Bar Habitat Using Dredged Material (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

This note provides information on techniques, materials, and equipment necessary to construct submerged aquatic habitats in large waterways using coarse-grained sediments.

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Upper Ohio River near Huntington, West Virginia, 1998 Studies (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

The purpose of this study was to characterize important biotic variables (mussel density, evidence of recent recruitment, community structure, and spatial distribution) of mussel beds downriver of...

An Investigation of the Mussel Resource at Selected Locations Along the Alabama River, Alabama, 1999 (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

In September 1999, 17 locations along the Alabama River between River Miles (RM) 12.5 and 72.4 were searched for freshwater mussels (Family: Unionidae) using divers and waders. Nearly 700 live...

An Evaluation of Aquatic Habitats at Edwards Air Force Base, California (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

Quantitative (Petite Ponar sampler) and qualitative methods (dip net, collection by hand of aquatic plants and algae for attached macroinvertebrates) were used to sample aquatic habitats at Edwards...

Status of Freshwater Mussels in the Lower Ohio River in Relation to the Olmsted Locks and Dam Project: 1999 Studies (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

Surveys were conducted in late July and early August 1999 to assess community characteristics, population demography of dominant species, status of endangered species, and characteristics of...

An Investigation of Mussel Resources in Selected Bayous, Northerwestern Mississippi, 1999 and 2000 (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

This report summarizes results of a mussel survey in Cassidy, Hopson, Moore, and Opossum Bayous in northwestern Mississippi in 1999 and 2000. The survey was conducted to search for common and...

Macroinvertebrate Communities and Habitat in Luxapalila Creek, Mississippi and Alabama (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Smiley, Peter, Miller, Andrew C.

A survey of macroinvertebrates and their habitat was conducted in Luxapalila Creek soon after completion of flood control measures in the lower reach near Columbus, MS, 1998-2000. The results of this...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) Along Luxapalila Creek, Mississippi, 1999 Studies (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

In October 1999, 14 sites along Luxapalila Creek between Steens, Mississippi, and Waterworks Road Bridge (River Mile 6.2), were searched for freshwater mussels (Family: Unionidae). All collecting was...

Mussels Associated with Floodplain Channels Connected to the Apalachicola River (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

Searches for native mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) were conducted at the mouths of 28 tributaries (including sloughs, old ox-bows, and creeks) of the Apalachicola River, FL from 30-31 May and again...

Effects of Channel Modification and Flow Augmentation on Freshwater Mussels in the Bayou Meto Area, Arkansas (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey for freshwater mussels (Family: Unionidae) was conducted in the Bayou Meto area (including Bayou Meto, Bayou Two Prairie, Crooked Creek, Indian Bayou, Salt Bayou Ditch, Wabbaseka Bayou, and...

Freshwater Mussels in the Lower Ohio River in Relation to the Olmsted Locks and Dam Project: Update Through 2001 Studies (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

Surveys were conducted in the summers of 2000 and 2001 to assess community characteristics, population demography of dominant species, status of endangered species, and characteristics of...

Effects of Increased Commercial Navigation Traffic on Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Mississippi River: Ten-Year Evaluation (1998)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In the late 198Os the U.S. Army Engineer District, St. Louis, requested that the U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, now part of the Engineer Research and Development Center, in...

An Experiment in Preventing Zebra Mussel Settlement Using Electro-Expulsive Separation Technology (1998)

Mulherin, Nathan D., Miller, Andrew C.

The authors attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of an electromechanical method to prevent nuisance infestation by aquatic zebra mussels. A prototype "electro-expulsive separation" system was...

A Probability Tree Applied to a Common Zebra Mussel Dispersal Issue (1998)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

The purpose of this technical note is to show how a probability tree can be used to structure consideration of uncertainties surrounding zebra mussel dispersal. Probability trees are diagrammatic...

Experimental Gravel Bar Habitat Creation in the Tombigbee River, Mississippi (1998)

Miller, Andrew C.

Prior to development of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway (TTW), the Tombigbee River was well-known for supporting a dense and diverse fauna, including sculpins, minnows, mussels, snails, worms, and...

A Survey of Freshwater Mussels in the West Pearl River, Mississippi and Louisiana, 1995. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the presence of endangered species of mussels (Family: Unionidae) was conducted in selected...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in Five Tributaries of the Big Sunflower River Drainage, 1996. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the presence of endangered species of mussels (Family: Unionidae) was conducted in five...

An Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in the Quiver River and Bogue Phalia, Mississippi, 1994-95. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

A survey to assess community characteristics, density, population demography of dominant species, and the presence of rare or endangered species of mussels (Family: Unionidae) was conducted in...

Measures to Minimize Harm to Lampsilis higginsi Caused by Passage of Commercial Navigation Vessels in the Upper Mississippi River. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S., Burns, Fawn M.

Results of previously conducted laboratory and field studies on navigation traffic effects have been reviewed. Projected increases in commercial vessel passage resulting from the completion of Melvin...

Value of Selected Mussel Beds in the Upper Mississippi River for Lampsilis Higginsi. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

Bivalve surveys were conducted at six locations in the upper Mississippi River at beds designated as essential habitat for the endangered mussel Lampsilis higginsi (Lea). Mussel beds were located at...

Spatial Distribution of Mussels at a Bed in the Lower Ohio River Near Olmsted, Illinois. (1997)

Payne, Barry S., Miller, Andrew C.

The study herein was conducted by the U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station (WES) in 1993 and 1994 for the U.S. Army Engineer District, Louisville, Louisville, KY. The purpose was to map...

Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) at Specific Sites in Pool 5 and Lake Pepin, Upper Mississippi River, 1994. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

In July 1994, freshwater mussels were collected using qualitative and quantitative (0.25 sq m total substratum) methods at the following locations in the upper Mississippi River (UMR): directly on...

Analysis of Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae), Big Sunflower River Maintenance Project: 1993 Studies. (1997)

Miller, Andrew C., Payne, Barry S.

The U.S. Army Engineer District, Vicksburg, plans to dredge reaches of the Big and Little Sunflower Rivers, Mississippi, to improve flood conveyance and reduce local flooding. In the 196Os, snags...

Hydraulic Structures Versus Zebra Mussels (1992)

Ingram, John J, Miller, Andrew C

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAE) has begun a four-year research program to develop environmentally sound control strategies for zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) infestations at...

Methylation-Independent Aerotaxis Mediated by the Escherichia coli Aer Protein

Bibikov, Sergei I., Miller, Andrew C., Gosink, Khoosheh K., Parkinson, John S.

Aer is a membrane-associated protein that mediates aerotactic responses in Escherichia coli. Its C-terminal half closely resembles the signaling domains of methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins...

Methylation-Independent Aerotaxis Mediated by the Escherichia coli Aer Protein

Bibikov, Sergei I., Miller, Andrew C., Gosink, Khoosheh K., Parkinson, John S.

Aer is a membrane-associated protein that mediates aerotactic responses in Escherichia coli. Its C-terminal half closely resembles the signaling domains of methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins...