The document discusses Wisconsin's aquatic invasive species program and citizen lake monitoring network. It provides details on the history and goals of the monitoring program, which trains volunteers to monitor lakes for invasive species like plants and invertebrates. The monitoring aims to improve state coverage of lakes, engage more volunteers, and ensure consistent data collection. Data is entered into a statewide database to track new invasive species findings.
The document summarizes a study on the impact of post-construction support on drinking water systems in El Salvador. It finds that communities receiving technical assistance through circuit rider models had less contaminated water and more sustainable water systems compared to control communities without support. The circuit rider model involves monthly technician visits, operator training, and financial support. It costs less than $1 per household served per year and could be adapted to other areas.
This study analyzed spatial data on lead levels in children in Alabama from 2011-2014. The researchers obtained blood lead level data from the CDC and Alabama Department of Health containing zip codes. They used ArcGIS to map the lead cases across the state and identify socioeconomic factors. Preliminary results found high percentages of poverty and lead exposure in southern Alabama counties. Future work will assess additional relationships between lead levels and demographics by comparing county boundaries and zip code data to lead levels throughout the state.
Richard P. Hooper, Executive Director, Consortium for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
The new National Water Model gives the university research community a framework for collaboration that supports interdisciplinary research. This new framework will also help move research to operations, providing a testbed for different process representations and connecting different scales for a more integrated view.
Edward P. Clark, Director, Geo-Intelligence Office of Water Prediction, National Water Center - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
The National Water Model is a collaborative effort, with hydrography data developed by the USGS and EPA, modeling framework developed by NCAR, and testing and deployment supported by CUAHSI and the National Water Center. The National Water Center - opened in 2015 - is the nation's first facility dedicated to water forecasts, research, and collaboration across federal water science and management agencies.
Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are being implemented in various countries in South-East Asia to improve access to safe drinking water and reduce waterborne diseases. WSPs involve identifying hazards and risks from catchment to consumer, prioritizing the highest risks, and mitigating risks through control measures. The key drivers for WSPs are the WHO guidelines emphasizing risk assessment and management, and the need to prevent the majority of diarrheal diseases through safe water and hygiene. Countries that have implemented WSPs have seen benefits like improved water quality, reduced waterborne diseases, and more sustainable water supply systems.
Ryan E. Emanuel (Lumbee), Associate Professor, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
Water influences ecological processes and patterns; ecosystems influence water quantity and quality; ecohydrology focuses on these water-life interactions.
UCAR Congressional Briefing
The document summarizes the process of developing and piloting water safety plans (WSPs) in Bangladesh. Model WSPs were developed for various rural water supply technologies through expert workshops. These plans and accompanying community monitoring tools were then piloted by several organizations, including NGOs and DPHE. The results of the pilots showed improvements in water quality and sanitation. Communities responded positively and saw benefits. Based on the success, WSPs are being scaled up nationally in Bangladesh to improve water safety.
The document discusses Wisconsin's aquatic invasive species program and citizen lake monitoring network. It provides details on the history and goals of the monitoring program, which trains volunteers to monitor lakes for invasive species like plants and invertebrates. The monitoring aims to improve state coverage of lakes, engage more volunteers, and ensure consistent data collection. Data is entered into a statewide database to track new invasive species findings.
The document summarizes a study on the impact of post-construction support on drinking water systems in El Salvador. It finds that communities receiving technical assistance through circuit rider models had less contaminated water and more sustainable water systems compared to control communities without support. The circuit rider model involves monthly technician visits, operator training, and financial support. It costs less than $1 per household served per year and could be adapted to other areas.
This study analyzed spatial data on lead levels in children in Alabama from 2011-2014. The researchers obtained blood lead level data from the CDC and Alabama Department of Health containing zip codes. They used ArcGIS to map the lead cases across the state and identify socioeconomic factors. Preliminary results found high percentages of poverty and lead exposure in southern Alabama counties. Future work will assess additional relationships between lead levels and demographics by comparing county boundaries and zip code data to lead levels throughout the state.
Richard P. Hooper, Executive Director, Consortium for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
The new National Water Model gives the university research community a framework for collaboration that supports interdisciplinary research. This new framework will also help move research to operations, providing a testbed for different process representations and connecting different scales for a more integrated view.
Edward P. Clark, Director, Geo-Intelligence Office of Water Prediction, National Water Center - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
The National Water Model is a collaborative effort, with hydrography data developed by the USGS and EPA, modeling framework developed by NCAR, and testing and deployment supported by CUAHSI and the National Water Center. The National Water Center - opened in 2015 - is the nation's first facility dedicated to water forecasts, research, and collaboration across federal water science and management agencies.
Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are being implemented in various countries in South-East Asia to improve access to safe drinking water and reduce waterborne diseases. WSPs involve identifying hazards and risks from catchment to consumer, prioritizing the highest risks, and mitigating risks through control measures. The key drivers for WSPs are the WHO guidelines emphasizing risk assessment and management, and the need to prevent the majority of diarrheal diseases through safe water and hygiene. Countries that have implemented WSPs have seen benefits like improved water quality, reduced waterborne diseases, and more sustainable water supply systems.
Ryan E. Emanuel (Lumbee), Associate Professor, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
Water influences ecological processes and patterns; ecosystems influence water quantity and quality; ecohydrology focuses on these water-life interactions.
UCAR Congressional Briefing
The document summarizes the process of developing and piloting water safety plans (WSPs) in Bangladesh. Model WSPs were developed for various rural water supply technologies through expert workshops. These plans and accompanying community monitoring tools were then piloted by several organizations, including NGOs and DPHE. The results of the pilots showed improvements in water quality and sanitation. Communities responded positively and saw benefits. Based on the success, WSPs are being scaled up nationally in Bangladesh to improve water safety.
Beef Sustainability - Dr. Sara Place, Oklahoma State University, from the 2014 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, December 8 - 10, 2014, Des Moines IA, USA
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014-iowa-cattle-industry-convention
Governments: Thomas Chiramba, UNEP, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference...water-decade
This document summarizes tools and initiatives to improve water quality globally. It discusses the importance of water quality, UN goals around reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems. Key challenges are lack of consistent water quality data and indicators. Examples from Brazil, South Korea, Spain and WIPO GREEN initiative show approaches like regulations, monitoring programs, pilot projects, and technology marketplaces to address issues like untreated wastewater and promote solutions. Lessons highlight the need for timely investment, information sharing, and multi-stakeholder involvement to support sustainable water quality management.
Brianna Mellen has earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Chemistry from Roger Williams University, where she maintained a 3.21 GPA. She has research experience in oyster restoration, cephalopod culture, and heat budget calculations. Mellen has also conducted research on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Australian outback. Her skills include laboratory techniques, scuba diving, and data analysis software. She is involved with several honor societies and volunteer organizations focused on medical relief and blood donation.
‘TOOLS AND TIPS FROM A NEPAL PILOT PROJECT INFORM EFFECTIVE ROLL-OUT OF RURAL...International WaterCentre
Community water safety planning in Nepal informed broader rollout. A pilot project developed tools for communities to assess risks to water sources, monitor water quality, and sustain plans. Workshops engaged communities to create water safety plans for their system. Plans used mapping of catchment hazards, household checklists for self-assessment, and community-led water testing. Ongoing support helped communities adapt plans to make safe drinking water management sustainable.
1) Dr. Robertson-Kellie from Scotland and Aaron Mapsere from Malawi discuss implementing water safety plans (WSPs) in their countries.
2) During a 10-week fellowship, Aaron visited various water supplies in Scotland to study their risk assessment model and learn how to apply it in Malawi.
3) WSPs identify risks from catchment to consumer, prioritize them, and put control measures in place to minimize risks and ensure water safety.
Developments in pollution risk forecasting at the Environment Agency. Deborah...Stephen Flood
The Environment Agency's new method of making daily forecasts of water quality at Bathing Waters, plus further improvements that have been implemented in 2018.
Presented at the DHI UK Symposium 2018.
This document describes a project to build a knowledge value chain to support global water safety. The project aims to (1) develop a knowledge supply chain for safe water using information technology, (2) update a key global resource on sanitation and drinking water safety, and (3) support global exposure assessments and evaluation of sanitation technologies. The project will provide accessible global knowledge to protect human health by mapping pollution sources and guiding water industry technologies.
This document introduces green career programs at College of the Siskiyous, including Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Resource Technology, Power Generation Technology, and Sustainable Communities. It provides an overview of each program, describing the types of classes offered, associated degrees and certificates, and potential career paths in fields like natural resource management, renewable energy, and sustainable small businesses. The college aims to provide hands-on training to prepare students for in-demand jobs in industries focused on environmental stewardship and responsible resource use.
Pierce County (WA) Surface Water Management's 2011 Workplan - NisquallyNisqually River Council
The Water Quality and Watersheds Section of Pierce County SWM has outlined their 2011 workplan to improve ecosystem health through stormwater management, watershed monitoring, and partnerships. Their objectives include expanding inspections and technical assistance, issuing an updated watershed health report card including new lakes, completing a flood hazard plan, continuing water quality and salmon monitoring programs, and satisfying agreements related to the county's NPDES stormwater permit. The section will also enhance data analysis and management efforts and provide ongoing support for watershed councils and other partners.
This document discusses the development of a methodology to incorporate impacts of climate variability and change, specifically floods and droughts, into basin planning processes. The project aims to improve the ability of water managers in transboundary basins to address implications of increased extreme weather events in plans like Transboundary Diagnostic Analyses, Strategic Action Plans, Integrated Water Resources Management plans, and Water Safety Plans. The methodology will use decision support systems and tools to integrate flood and drought information. The project will develop a generic methodology and test it in pilot basins while also consulting other basins.
Part 1 Water safety plans explained: What they are and how you can get involvedInternational WaterCentre
Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are risk management processes for drinking water suppliers to ensure safe water quality. WSPs involve assembling a team to develop the plan, assessing the water supply system to identify hazards, determining control measures to mitigate risks, and creating an improvement plan. They can be applied to various water supply systems, including major city water as well as rural and community-managed systems. Different organizations, such as governments, donors, NGOs and academia can support WSPs.
David J. Gochis, Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
WRF-Hydro, a powerful NCAR-based computer model developed by a collaborative community drawing from academia, federal labs, and private industry, is the first nationwide operational system to provide continuous predictions of water levels and potential flooding in rivers and streams from coast to coast. NOAA's new Office of Water Prediction selected it last year as the core of the agency's new National Water Model. WRF-Hydro is designed to provide adaptable modeling for assimilation and prediction of precipitation, soil moisture, snowpack, groundwater, streamflow, and inundation.
The BRAC WASH Programme: Describing the core operational approaches, monitori...IRC
The document summarizes the BRAC WASH program intervention in Bangladesh. The program aims to improve sanitation coverage, hygiene practices, and reduce water-related diseases in 150 upazilas selected due to high poverty and arsenic contamination. The program uses approaches like forming village committees, capacity building, and school education. Evaluation of 30,000 households found improved water safety practices but sustainability issues. Ownership of sanitary latrines increased across economic groups, and reported water-related diseases reduced overall.
Simple steps to exam success can be achieved by using class time effectively to understand concepts, developing concise study notes regularly and revising them often, and preparing for exams by learning exam formats and practicing questions under timed conditions. It is also important to get adequate sleep and nutrition leading up to an exam.
The document provides guidance on developing strong examination skills. It emphasizes the importance of preparing a study schedule, managing stress and anxiety, and developing effective exam writing techniques. Specifically, it recommends creating semester, weekly, and exam-specific planners to structure study time. It also outlines signs of stress, strategies to prevent and manage stress such as relaxation, and tips for writing exams including analyzing questions, using examples, and checking work.
Executive coaching is a collaborative process that focuses on accelerating a client's career development and achieving business results. It is customized to the client's specific needs and priorities. Through structured reflection, an executive coach acts as a trusted and objective partner to help clients determine their future direction, design action plans, and learn from their experiences. Joe Casey is an executive coach based in Princeton, NJ who brings over 25 years of leadership experience in human resources and organizational change to help clients through the coaching process.
The document provides 10 tips for successful revision before exams. It recommends planning a revision schedule 6 weeks in advance, taking breaks often to study different subjects, and breaking topics down into smaller sections. It also suggests using positive thinking, finding a comfortable study environment, studying in short bursts, and using colorful notes, mind maps, flashcards, and recordings to reinforce learning.
A 30 min presentation I've delivered to GCSE students prior to their study leave period, offering strategies and ideas to inform their revision strategies
Geese fly in a V formation to gain aerodynamic benefits from the flock, demonstrating that working together can increase effectiveness. Individual geese support the flock by taking turns as leaders, accepting help from others, and caring for those that are wounded. The lessons from geese emphasize the importance of cooperation, shared leadership, and mutual assistance within a group.
Compilation of previous board examination questionsRhem Rick Corpuz
This document provides guidance for test preparation and test-taking strategies. It recommends the following:
1) Review materials 3 months in advance by reading books and notes individually and creating a schedule.
2) Visit the exam center beforehand and choose a good seating position. Relax the day before by sleeping early and avoiding stress.
3) During the exam, stay relaxed and focused. Read questions fully before answering and use logic to eliminate incorrect options. Leave blank questions if running short on time.
4) For multiple choice questions, identify keywords in the stem and associate answers with them. Eliminate irrelevant options using logic.
This document provides tips and strategies for effective exam preparation and reducing stress. It recommends making a study plan with breaks, organizing notes into revision sheets, practicing past exams, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with enough sleep, and being prepared for the exam day. Cramming without breaks is not an effective way to study. Following these guidelines can help students feel confident and do well on their exams.
Beef Sustainability - Dr. Sara Place, Oklahoma State University, from the 2014 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, December 8 - 10, 2014, Des Moines IA, USA
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014-iowa-cattle-industry-convention
Governments: Thomas Chiramba, UNEP, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference...water-decade
This document summarizes tools and initiatives to improve water quality globally. It discusses the importance of water quality, UN goals around reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems. Key challenges are lack of consistent water quality data and indicators. Examples from Brazil, South Korea, Spain and WIPO GREEN initiative show approaches like regulations, monitoring programs, pilot projects, and technology marketplaces to address issues like untreated wastewater and promote solutions. Lessons highlight the need for timely investment, information sharing, and multi-stakeholder involvement to support sustainable water quality management.
Brianna Mellen has earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Chemistry from Roger Williams University, where she maintained a 3.21 GPA. She has research experience in oyster restoration, cephalopod culture, and heat budget calculations. Mellen has also conducted research on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Australian outback. Her skills include laboratory techniques, scuba diving, and data analysis software. She is involved with several honor societies and volunteer organizations focused on medical relief and blood donation.
‘TOOLS AND TIPS FROM A NEPAL PILOT PROJECT INFORM EFFECTIVE ROLL-OUT OF RURAL...International WaterCentre
Community water safety planning in Nepal informed broader rollout. A pilot project developed tools for communities to assess risks to water sources, monitor water quality, and sustain plans. Workshops engaged communities to create water safety plans for their system. Plans used mapping of catchment hazards, household checklists for self-assessment, and community-led water testing. Ongoing support helped communities adapt plans to make safe drinking water management sustainable.
1) Dr. Robertson-Kellie from Scotland and Aaron Mapsere from Malawi discuss implementing water safety plans (WSPs) in their countries.
2) During a 10-week fellowship, Aaron visited various water supplies in Scotland to study their risk assessment model and learn how to apply it in Malawi.
3) WSPs identify risks from catchment to consumer, prioritize them, and put control measures in place to minimize risks and ensure water safety.
Developments in pollution risk forecasting at the Environment Agency. Deborah...Stephen Flood
The Environment Agency's new method of making daily forecasts of water quality at Bathing Waters, plus further improvements that have been implemented in 2018.
Presented at the DHI UK Symposium 2018.
This document describes a project to build a knowledge value chain to support global water safety. The project aims to (1) develop a knowledge supply chain for safe water using information technology, (2) update a key global resource on sanitation and drinking water safety, and (3) support global exposure assessments and evaluation of sanitation technologies. The project will provide accessible global knowledge to protect human health by mapping pollution sources and guiding water industry technologies.
This document introduces green career programs at College of the Siskiyous, including Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Resource Technology, Power Generation Technology, and Sustainable Communities. It provides an overview of each program, describing the types of classes offered, associated degrees and certificates, and potential career paths in fields like natural resource management, renewable energy, and sustainable small businesses. The college aims to provide hands-on training to prepare students for in-demand jobs in industries focused on environmental stewardship and responsible resource use.
Pierce County (WA) Surface Water Management's 2011 Workplan - NisquallyNisqually River Council
The Water Quality and Watersheds Section of Pierce County SWM has outlined their 2011 workplan to improve ecosystem health through stormwater management, watershed monitoring, and partnerships. Their objectives include expanding inspections and technical assistance, issuing an updated watershed health report card including new lakes, completing a flood hazard plan, continuing water quality and salmon monitoring programs, and satisfying agreements related to the county's NPDES stormwater permit. The section will also enhance data analysis and management efforts and provide ongoing support for watershed councils and other partners.
This document discusses the development of a methodology to incorporate impacts of climate variability and change, specifically floods and droughts, into basin planning processes. The project aims to improve the ability of water managers in transboundary basins to address implications of increased extreme weather events in plans like Transboundary Diagnostic Analyses, Strategic Action Plans, Integrated Water Resources Management plans, and Water Safety Plans. The methodology will use decision support systems and tools to integrate flood and drought information. The project will develop a generic methodology and test it in pilot basins while also consulting other basins.
Part 1 Water safety plans explained: What they are and how you can get involvedInternational WaterCentre
Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are risk management processes for drinking water suppliers to ensure safe water quality. WSPs involve assembling a team to develop the plan, assessing the water supply system to identify hazards, determining control measures to mitigate risks, and creating an improvement plan. They can be applied to various water supply systems, including major city water as well as rural and community-managed systems. Different organizations, such as governments, donors, NGOs and academia can support WSPs.
David J. Gochis, Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research - September 2016
UCAR Congressional Briefing
WRF-Hydro, a powerful NCAR-based computer model developed by a collaborative community drawing from academia, federal labs, and private industry, is the first nationwide operational system to provide continuous predictions of water levels and potential flooding in rivers and streams from coast to coast. NOAA's new Office of Water Prediction selected it last year as the core of the agency's new National Water Model. WRF-Hydro is designed to provide adaptable modeling for assimilation and prediction of precipitation, soil moisture, snowpack, groundwater, streamflow, and inundation.
The BRAC WASH Programme: Describing the core operational approaches, monitori...IRC
The document summarizes the BRAC WASH program intervention in Bangladesh. The program aims to improve sanitation coverage, hygiene practices, and reduce water-related diseases in 150 upazilas selected due to high poverty and arsenic contamination. The program uses approaches like forming village committees, capacity building, and school education. Evaluation of 30,000 households found improved water safety practices but sustainability issues. Ownership of sanitary latrines increased across economic groups, and reported water-related diseases reduced overall.
Simple steps to exam success can be achieved by using class time effectively to understand concepts, developing concise study notes regularly and revising them often, and preparing for exams by learning exam formats and practicing questions under timed conditions. It is also important to get adequate sleep and nutrition leading up to an exam.
The document provides guidance on developing strong examination skills. It emphasizes the importance of preparing a study schedule, managing stress and anxiety, and developing effective exam writing techniques. Specifically, it recommends creating semester, weekly, and exam-specific planners to structure study time. It also outlines signs of stress, strategies to prevent and manage stress such as relaxation, and tips for writing exams including analyzing questions, using examples, and checking work.
Executive coaching is a collaborative process that focuses on accelerating a client's career development and achieving business results. It is customized to the client's specific needs and priorities. Through structured reflection, an executive coach acts as a trusted and objective partner to help clients determine their future direction, design action plans, and learn from their experiences. Joe Casey is an executive coach based in Princeton, NJ who brings over 25 years of leadership experience in human resources and organizational change to help clients through the coaching process.
The document provides 10 tips for successful revision before exams. It recommends planning a revision schedule 6 weeks in advance, taking breaks often to study different subjects, and breaking topics down into smaller sections. It also suggests using positive thinking, finding a comfortable study environment, studying in short bursts, and using colorful notes, mind maps, flashcards, and recordings to reinforce learning.
A 30 min presentation I've delivered to GCSE students prior to their study leave period, offering strategies and ideas to inform their revision strategies
Geese fly in a V formation to gain aerodynamic benefits from the flock, demonstrating that working together can increase effectiveness. Individual geese support the flock by taking turns as leaders, accepting help from others, and caring for those that are wounded. The lessons from geese emphasize the importance of cooperation, shared leadership, and mutual assistance within a group.
Compilation of previous board examination questionsRhem Rick Corpuz
This document provides guidance for test preparation and test-taking strategies. It recommends the following:
1) Review materials 3 months in advance by reading books and notes individually and creating a schedule.
2) Visit the exam center beforehand and choose a good seating position. Relax the day before by sleeping early and avoiding stress.
3) During the exam, stay relaxed and focused. Read questions fully before answering and use logic to eliminate incorrect options. Leave blank questions if running short on time.
4) For multiple choice questions, identify keywords in the stem and associate answers with them. Eliminate irrelevant options using logic.
This document provides tips and strategies for effective exam preparation and reducing stress. It recommends making a study plan with breaks, organizing notes into revision sheets, practicing past exams, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with enough sleep, and being prepared for the exam day. Cramming without breaks is not an effective way to study. Following these guidelines can help students feel confident and do well on their exams.
Exam writing skills - by Shri Raju Kancharla, IRAS, FA&CAO/SW RlyNageswara Rao M
This document provides tips for answering exam questions effectively. It recommends glancing over the entire exam paper first to budget time for each question. Easy questions should be answered first, followed by a mix of other questions. Key details in each question should be identified. Essay questions require understanding, analysis, evaluation and expression while short questions focus on comprehension, basic concepts, application and personal observation. When answering critical thinking questions, the main points are to explain concepts, discuss relevance, apply information, analyze relationships, synthesize concepts, and evaluate by comparing advantages and disadvantages. Getting stuck on a question? Take a breath, review notes, think broadly, and write something related to key words.
The document summarizes discussions from a community advisory committee meeting regarding a long-term control plan for combined sewer overflows. It provides an overview of consent decree costs, LTCP development process and alternatives considered, as well as water quality conditions and alternative plans for different water bodies. Sample options presented aim to reduce untreated overflow volumes based on water quality impacts and public uses of affected waterways. Next steps include further developing alternatives, incorporating EPA input, and reviewing plans with the committee and public.
Engineering A Global Movement In Social Responsibility Ver3Jeffrey Mills
An interactive session with a high school students (10-12th graders) discussing the challenges of providing clean potable water and sanitation services to the world’s growing population. Delivered in April 2010 at 36th annual NSBE National Convention in Toronto, CA.
The document summarizes a water distribution and public health project in Santa Clara, El Salvador led by various organizations. It describes installing a potable water system for 260 households including a well, pump, storage tank, chlorine system, and distribution pipes. It also discusses a public health program to educate residents on hygiene, sanitation, and water safety. An assessment found the program improved residents' knowledge and adoption of healthy practices but that some issues around water quality, storage, and sanitation remained. The project aimed to provide a sustainable clean water source and empower the community to independently operate and maintain their new water system.
The document summarizes a water distribution and public health project in Santa Clara, El Salvador led by various organizations. It describes installing a potable water system for 260 households including a well, pump, storage tank, chlorine system, and distribution pipes. It also discusses a public health program to educate residents on hygiene, sanitation, and water safety. An assessment found the program improved residents' knowledge and adoption of healthy practices but that some issues around water quality, storage, and sanitation remained. The project aimed to provide a sustainable clean water source and empower the community to independently operate and maintain their new water system.
This document summarizes the timeline and changes to the Los Angeles County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit. It discusses the need for a new permit to better address stormwater management and engage municipalities. Key aspects of the new permit include watershed management programs, regional collaboration, and a focus on using best management practices to demonstrate pollution reductions. While stakeholder concerns were raised, the new permit framework aims to create more sustainable stormwater infrastructure and water quality improvements.
This document outlines the process for developing a lake management plan for Green Lake. It discusses why planning is important to protect lakes and address current and future issues. A management plan brings together past studies and determines what needs to be done going forward. The planning process involves assessing current conditions, identifying goals and actions, and getting public input. Developing a comprehensive plan will help Green Lake qualify for grants and permits to fund restoration and protection activities.
The document discusses U.S. water rights policy and the energy-water nexus in the U.S. It outlines two systems of water law - prior appropriation in western states based on "first in time, first in right" and riparian rights in eastern states giving rights to landowners. The energy-water nexus and policy options are also discussed, including generating and sharing improved data, implementing efficient technologies, and incentivizing conservation. Las Vegas is presented as a case study for water management through recycling, efficiency measures, and incentives that have reduced residential water use from 650 to 75 gallons per day.
Presentation by Mary Ann Dickinson, president and CEO of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, for the 2019 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium in Austin, Texas.
Nutrient Criteria for Streams and RiversEPA Framework for Nutrient Reduction
Texas Water Conservation Association
Water Quality Subcommittee
October 13, 2011
Jim Davenport
WQ Monitoring & Assessment Section
WQ Planning Division Office of Water, TCEQ
This document discusses environmental flows in Texas. It provides a historical overview and outlines the paradigm shift that occurred with the passage of Senate Bill 1 in 1997, Senate Bill 2 in 2001, and Senate Bill 3 in 2007. These bills required the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adopt rules related to environmental flows and establish standards and procedures. The document then summarizes key aspects of the administrative code related to environmental flows, components of instream and estuarine freshwater inflow regimes, required work plans, funding and priority projects from 2014-2015 and 2016-2017, and implementation requirements regarding permit adjustments.
The document summarizes federal sustainable communities assistance opportunities from the EPA, HUD, and DOT. It discusses existing programs that provide funding for transportation, housing, economic development, and community planning. It also outlines new programs that aim to coordinate policies across agencies to support sustainable development through grants, loans, and climate policy initiatives. The overall goal is to make sustainable communities the primary style of development in the U.S. through integrated funding and partnership across federal agencies.
Food & Water Watch Letter to EPA Requesting the Agency Lie About Fracking Res...Marcellus Drilling News
A letter from a group of radical environmental organizations, including Food & Water Watch, the Sierra Club, and others, requesting that EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy lie about the science-based conclusions reach in last year's EPA report that said fracking does not contaminate water supplies. These groups want the EPA to reverse its language in the report in order to lie about fracking. Very sick.
Pre production plastics and stormwater-h2 o-gtgGreg Gearheart
This document discusses pre-production plastics (PPP) and stormwater regulation. It provides context on the industrial general permit reissuance process and notes that PPP will receive no special treatment. PPP has become ubiquitous in the environment and harms wildlife through ingestion and pollution absorption. The document outlines water board activities to address PPP, including inspections, enforcement, surveys that found PPP on beaches, and outreach. It encourages municipal stormwater programs to help address PPP issues and provides recommendations to facilities to improve containment and reduce losses.
This document summarizes a wastewater treatment, reuse and outreach program at the Autonomous University of Benito Juarez in Oaxaca, Mexico. The program was a collaboration between the university, Humboldt State University, and private engineering firms. It aimed to build local capacity for natural wastewater treatment and reuse through workshops, an on-campus demonstration facility, and assistance to two communities to implement constructed wetland treatment plants. The program faced challenges from political and cultural differences but established an on-campus treatment system, outreach program, and plans to continue supporting wastewater management in the region.
This document summarizes a water quality targeting success story in Walker Creek, California. A farmer-led coalition was formed to address regulatory requirements and improve water quality locally. Through partnerships between farmers, local agencies, and state/federal programs, over $3 million in cost-share funding was obtained. Best management practices were implemented on farms through education and outreach. Water quality monitoring showed no exceedances after 4 years of management plans. The collaborative, locally-led approach was deemed an effective model to protect water quality while involving local stakeholders.
This document discusses strategies for achieving large-scale watershed management. It outlines the challenges of reaching nutrient reduction goals across large areas. The authors propose a theory of change involving defining scalable watershed units and developing necessary elements like human capital, social capital, watershed policies, and financing. Specific proposals include establishing watershed coordinators, building social networks, aligning goals with science, and ensuring diverse and stable funding. The document argues this framework could help watershed efforts scale up practices to significantly improve water quality.
This document summarizes a report on watershed projects that have achieved success in improving water quality as measured by instream water quality monitoring. It identifies six case studies of projects that demonstrated monitored improvements in water quality indicators. Key lessons from these cases include the importance of farmer leadership, targeting critical sub-areas for conservation practices, achieving quick monitoring results, and quantifying field-scale and project outcomes. Recommendations call for more guidance on water quality monitoring, reporting of outcomes, increased funding, and additional research.
Jeff Biggs of Tucson Water presented recommendations on the Decision H2O program to the Mayor and Council. He summarized Tucson's water history and efforts to shift from groundwater to renewable supplies. Extensive outreach was conducted, including consumer panels that found most prefer the higher 650 mg/L mineral content option. A triple bottom line assessment additionally showed this option has more benefits environmentally and financially, though mineral levels will continue being monitored. The recommendations are to allow mineral content to gradually rise towards Colorado River levels, continue education, and develop long-term salinity plans.
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Ellen Burstyn: From Detroit Dreamer to Hollywood Legend | CIO Women MagazineCIOWomenMagazine
In this article, we will dive into the extraordinary life of Ellen Burstyn, where the curtains rise on a story that's far more attractive than any script.
Cover Story - China's Investment Leader - Dr. Alyce SUmsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
AI Transformation Playbook: Thinking AI-First for Your BusinessArijit Dutta
I dive into how businesses can stay competitive by integrating AI into their core processes. From identifying the right approach to building collaborative teams and recognizing common pitfalls, this guide has got you covered. AI transformation is a journey, and this playbook is here to help you navigate it successfully.
Unlocking WhatsApp Marketing with HubSpot: Integrating Messaging into Your Ma...Niswey
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The Houston-Galveston Area Council is a voluntary association of governments in the 13-county region, serving an area of 12,500 square miles and more than 5.7 million people. H-GAC is governed by a 35 member board of directors composed of local elected officials from H-GAC’s member governments. H-GAC is the Governor-appointed regional water quality management planning agency. In the Houston region, as in many parts of Texas and the country, the most widespread water quality problem is bacteria in the waterways. This photo is of people tubing on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River.
There are over 16,000 miles of streams and shoreline in the 13-county region. It contains the intersection of five ecosystems, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. Many of our waterways are appropriate for recreation, which is what we are here to talk about today.
I am going to start off by providing a little bit of background information: The Bacteria TMDL projects—defining the problem The Draft Implementation Plan—what we plan to do about the problem Your Input—the plan isn’t final yet, so we want to know what you think This photo is in Buffalo Bayou, which has the longest paddling trail (at about 26 miles) in the state. We have time at the end of the presentation for questions—and you are welcome to ask questions at any time.
We’ll start off with a description of the problem. A TMDL is short for Total Maximum Daily Load. It is “a calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant that a water body can receive and still safely meet water quality standards.” The federal Clean Water Act requires that, once a waterbody is identified as being impaired (aka polluted), a TMDK must be developed. The Clean Water Act requires that states establish standards that describe the ways that water bodies are used. The standard associated with the contact recreation use is designed to ensure that water is safe for swimming, waterskiing, wading by children, or other activities that involve direct contact with the water. Most water bodies in Texas and in the Houston-Galveston region must meet the standard for contact recreation. The TCEQ determines whether water quality in a water body designated for contact recreation meets the contact recreation standard by measuring the levels of indicator bacteria—either Escherichia coli (E. coli) or Enterococcus, depending on waterway characteristics. High concentrations of indicator bacteria have been associated with an increased risk of becoming ill from recreational activities. The higher the level of bacteria, the higher the risk of illness. In the Houston-Galveston region, bacteria are the most common pollutant of concern. It is this high level of bacteria impairment that is the focus of this document. Let’s talk about our waterways for a bit.
This map shows the project area that are addressed by the TMDLs. You can see Galveston Bay at the lower right and Lake Conroe at the upper right. The project area—shown in green--includes parts of 10 counties, part or all of 56 cities, a population of about 4 million people, and an are of about 2,00 square miles, which is just a tiny bit smaller than Delaware (although the BIG has about 4 times as many people as Delaware). This map shows all of the waterways in the region. Most of them are not tested at all.
This map also shows the BIG project area, although it shows only the waterways that are monitored as part of the statewide monitoring network.
The yellow spots on the map indicate monitoring locations. Our region is one of the most densely monitored regions in the country, even though it seems as though only a small percentage of streams are monitored in our region.
Based on results of the monitoring, the waterways shown in red do not meet state standards and are considered impaired. The 62 bacteria-impaired segments covered by the I‑Plan represent 80 percent of assessed streams. Unfortunately, many of the waterways that are not shown in red have not been monitored enough to determine whether they have excess levels of bacteria. The is a good chance that they, too, are impaired.
Studies have been done that correlate the level of E. coli with highly credible cases of gastrointestinal illness. While the study was not in Houston and did not look at situations, like Houston’s, with extremely high levels of bacteria, it seems reasonable to assume that higher levels of bacteria as correlated with higher risk of illness.
We mentioned earlier that the higher the bacteria levels, the higher the risk of becoming ill if the water is ingested. This map shows how high the bacteria levels are relative to the state standard. While there are multiple criteria that can be used to determine if a waterway is impaired, the most common criteria is to look at the geometric mean of bacteria levels in samples over time—essentially a fancy average. In freshwater, the standard is 126 colony forming units per/100 ml. The streams with light blue highlights meet the geomean standard, but frequently have high enough bacteria levels to be impaired. The streams with dark blue highlights are over the standard, but less than twice the standard. The streams with yellow highlights are greater than double the standard but less than 10x the standard. The streams with red highlights have more than 10x the standard. When we talk with people in other parts of the country, they think a high level is around 180, rather than 1000.
Seven years of data are normally required for a stream to be listed as impaired… which means that data collection started more than 20 years ago on this project. Number of streams added: 1996: 8 streams listed 2002: 40 segments 2006: 20 segments More in the future based on current standards Approval of the TMDLs for tributaries of Lake Houston is possible in March 2011
I’ve given you some idea of the problem—now lets begin to look at the solution. Once a TMDL is completed, an Implementation Plan, or I‑Plan, must be developed. An I‑Plan recommends implementation activities designed to reduce the pollutant of concern and restore the waterway to its designated use. This photo is on Spring Creek.
At the request of the state, H-GAC formed a 31-member citizen advisory group to direct the development of the I-Plan. The Bacteria Implementation Group, or BIG, includes representatives of city and county governments, resource agencies, business and agriculture interests, conservation and professional organizations, watershed groups, and the public. While the committee has only 31 members, over 1200 people receive e-mails on a regular basis, and dozens of these people have been actively involved in the process. The first BIG meeting was July 8, 2008. The BIG quickly established 14 workgroups to provide recommendations related to sources of the bacteria and to other issues related to the plan. (Between the BIG and the workgroups, we have held over 100 meetings in just over two years.) The workgroups identified over 140 possible activities to include in the plan.
Large stakeholder driven process to find appropriate solutions to reduce bacteria 31-member committee; 43 alternates 29 BIG meetings (First meeting: July 2008) 77 Workgroup meetings E-mails sent to over 1200 stakeholders about twice each month 13 public comment/involvement meetings hosted by H-GAC 14 news publications Dozens of presentations and articles for other organizations 205 formal comments
These activities were presented to the BIG. The BIG selected 24 IAs for further development. These activities were expanded and form the basis for the draft plan that we are discussing tonight—and represent just about any source of bacteria you can imagine… and we’ll get to those in just a moment.
Before we jump into the activities themselves, let’s briefly review the criteria that were considered by the BIG as they identified priorities. Let’s compare two activities, both of which are in the plan, to see who these factors played out: Wastewater treatment facilities vs. the Feral Hog. WWTF has human sources of waste, which are greater concern that non-human sources of waste. WWTF don’t move, have permits, and legally liable for bacteria pollution. For a well-run WWTF, there are few direct expenses associated with the implementation activities—on the order of $5000 each year. We are not recommending multi-million dollar activities right off the bat. Obviously, we want activities that work, rather than those that don’t work. Unfortunately, for most activities, there is little evidence to indicate how well various activities reduce the amount of bacteria entering waterways—and so we choose knowns over unknowns.
The Red dots are WWTF over 10 MGD. The small green dots are under 0.5 MGD. There are over 600 wastewater treatment facilities in the BIG project area, which range from huge plants for the city of Houston to teensy ‘package plants’ for mobile home parks. This is a large number of plants; a similar area in the Dallas region might have only 60 facilities. While wastewater treatment facilities are not the only target, they are one of the most obvious. Unfortunately, we have very little data to indicate how much bacteria the facilities might be contributing to waterways, because Texas only recently (January 2010) began requiring that facilities test their effluent for bacteria. Some of those facilities are only required to test four times a year and self-report the data. While most facilities are probably very well run the vast majority of the time, some are probably run poorly most of the time. Before we do anything else, the BIG would like to find out what contributions the facilities are making. Thus, the recommendations are to test more frequently (at least monthly) and to set limits for bacteria. These limits will be in place as a result of the TMDL approvals everywhere except for in the Clear Creek Watershed, which was approved first, before the state began to require testing. If facilities are found to be deficient, they will need to be fixed. If the facilities work fine, little will need to be done. Let me emphasize that WWTF are not the only problem—we’ll get to the others soon. NOTE: Why hasn’t Texas required testing for bacteria? Texas has required testing for bacteria residual, which is usually an indication that sewage has been adequately disinfected. For various reasons, such as malfunctioning baffles that decrease detention time, sometimes the sewage is not in contact long enough with the chlorine to be effective.
Sanitary sewer systems convey our waste from our homes and businesses to wastewater treatment facilities. For the most part, they are underground, and it is hard to tell if they are malfunctioning, leaking, or overflowing. The numbers shown here are considered to be very conservative. Utilities self-report spills, and the resulting fines are an effective disincentive to reporting problems. The BIG is recommending a proactive, common-sense approach to managing and maintaining the sewer systems. Rather than waiting until sewage is spewing into our waterways, inspect them regularly and have a long-term plan for maintenance and repair. While there may be up-front expenses involved, it is possible that money will be saved in the long term. This activity will be included in permits as they are renewed starting in five years, so utilities can prepare for the undertaking. Subscriber systems, or satellite systems, are sewer systems that are owned by an entity different from the entity that holds the permit for the wastewater treatment facility. They are not subject to permit requirements and have minimal oversight. We can’t even tell you where they are. Some of the activities address these systems.
There are about 90 permits in the region for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems—or MS4 permits. Most of these are MUDs that ‘share’ an sewered area. These permits are largely concerned with non-point source sources of pollution. Most of these permits are only a few years old. The BIG has recommended providing support to these communities by identifying best practices, sharing what works, and providing opportunities to learn collaboratively from each other. Areas outside of permitted areas are encouraged to participate. The MUD financing has to do with development. When new development occurs, certain infrastructure can be financed through MUD bonds. The TCEQ was not considering water quality features to be required infrastructure, and so it was more expensive and difficult to fund such features. A group of BIG members are working with TCEQ to facilitate financing for water quality features.
In general, the BIG and it’s committees felt that the problem was not a lack of regulations. Rather, the problem is a lack of compliance and enforcement. We’ll be working to support enforcement actions and education pertaining to construction activities. EPA, on the other hand, is in the process of making its regulations more stringent.
Illicit discharges and dumping are difficult to identify and rules for dealing with illicit discharges and dumping are not uniformly effective throughout the region. The I-Plan will focus on voluntary identification of problems as well as on working to strengthen regulations. Honey trucks are liquid waste haulers that haul waste from septic systems and grease traps. There are widespread concerns that these trucks will dispose of their waste into manholes or directly into waterways.
The amount of agricultural land is shrinking. There are voluntary programs to develop water quality management plans for individual farms, and we hope to expand those additional, voluntary programs and focus them on bacteria reduction. Even though we have a lot of cattle, there are no permitted CAFOs, or contained animal feeding operations, which have received so much publicity in national news and in other parts of the state. Nobody wants to eliminate wildlife, but feral hogs are a non-native, destructive species. There are many reasons for trying to contain their population, and one of them is bacteria loading into our waterways. On the map, the gray in the middles represents high- and low-density development; most of the remainder is cultivated, forest, grassland, or similar ‘undeveloped’ areas.
In the 13-county region, the population is supposed to grow by about 3.5 million people—or slightly less than the population of the City of Los Angeles. That means millions of more people not picking up after their dogs or cats, not maintaining their septic system, blowing leaves down the gutter, and otherwise contributing to bacteria loads. The BIG recommends public education as a way to change behavior help people take better care of our waterways. The next two slides show a projection of population growth. You can see that the red areas—with high population density—grow, while green areas—with low population density—shrink.
The plan also contains provisions for continued monitoring of water quality and implementation of activities, research regarding effective practices, and annual evaluation and revision of the plan. The BIG will continue to be the governing body for the decision-making process. Notably, the draft plan has provisions for including additional watersheds as TMDLs are developed in the area, so the BIG project area will probably grow to include much of the San Jacinto River below Lake Conroe.
We have talked about: The problem The draft plan Now, we’ll talk briefly about opportunities to provide input.
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We have talked about: The problem The draft plan Now, we’ll talk briefly about opportunities to provide input.
We have talked about: The problem The draft plan Now, we’ll talk briefly about opportunities to provide input.
We have talked about: The problem The draft plan Now, we’ll talk briefly about opportunities to provide input.
The end. Photo is on Spring Creek at Jesse Jones Park and Nature Center. By the way, if you have any pictures of kids splashing in the water, please contact Rachel.