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Lower Elk River Watershed (06030004)
of the Tennessee River Basin
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LOWER ELK RIVER WATERSHED (06030004)


Presented to the people of the Lower Elk River Watershed by the Division of Water Pollution Control October 16, 2003.

Prepared by the Environmental Assistance Center-Columbia:
Chad Augustin
Tim Wilder, Manager


And the Nashville Central Office, Watershed Management Section:
Richard Cochran
David Duhl
Lisa Jewell
Regan McGahen
April Vann
Sherry Wang, Manager


Table of Contents


Glossary


Summary - Lower Elk River Watershed


Chapter 1 - Watershed Approach to Water Quality


Chapter 2 - (1.4 mb) Description of the Lower Elk River Watershed


Chapter 3 - (2.1mb) Water Quality Assessment of the Lower Elk River Watershed


Chapter 4 - (5.8mb) Point and Nonpoint Source Characterization of the Lower Elk River Watershed


Chapter 5 - Water Quality Partnerships in the Lower Elk River Watershed


Chapter 6 - Future Plans


Title Page for Lower Elk River Watershed


Appendices: Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III, Appendix IV, Appendix V