Green Life Festival in Seattle, WA July 2018. We need to remove the 4 lower snake river dams if we hope to recover endangered salon and the southern resident killer whales who depend on them.
Chapter 3 water maps natures benefits in kenyaVirtual Kenya
What This Presentation Shows: Water is unique from an ecosystem perspective because water and the associated freshwater systems are linked to all four categories of ecosystem services. This presentation provides an overview of water availability and demand, and describes where in Kenya specific water uses are concentrated. A first set of maps shows the uneven availability of surface water as exemplified by annual and seasonal rainfall, as well as the network of permanent and intermittent rivers. The next map compares water availability to projected demand from households, industry, and agriculture and highlights where demand is projected to exceed local surface and groundwater supplies. The following section presents a series of maps reflecting the main uses and users of water in Kenya: sources of drinking water supply across the country, water transfers to Kenya’s two largest urban areas, subdrainage areas important for electricity generation, location of irrigated crop production, and water demand from livestock and wildlife in the rangelands. Two maps showing the occurrence of floods conclude this chapter. They serve as a reminder that impacts from ecosystem processes are not always benign: what constitutes a service for one group or area may be very detrimental to another group or area.
Summing Up: From an ecosystem standpoint, water is unique, in that it is linked to all four categories of ecosystem services.
Provisioning services include: the storage and retention of water in lakes, rivers, and as groundwater; water as an input to grow food, timber, fiber, and fuel; and freshwater for direct consumption.
Regulating services of freshwater systems and important freshwater habitats (e.g. wetlands) include modifying water flows, recharging and discharging groundwater resources, and diluting or removing pollutants.
Supporting services include nutrient cycling, soil formation, soil loss, and promoting biodiversity.
Cultural services include recreational benefits, as well as the spiritual and inspirational roles of water bodies and aquatic habitats.
I was asked by the local Young Farmer's Association to give a presentation on water quality issues, where we were currently in KY and what they might expect so far as regulation in the future
Chapter 3 water maps natures benefits in kenyaVirtual Kenya
What This Presentation Shows: Water is unique from an ecosystem perspective because water and the associated freshwater systems are linked to all four categories of ecosystem services. This presentation provides an overview of water availability and demand, and describes where in Kenya specific water uses are concentrated. A first set of maps shows the uneven availability of surface water as exemplified by annual and seasonal rainfall, as well as the network of permanent and intermittent rivers. The next map compares water availability to projected demand from households, industry, and agriculture and highlights where demand is projected to exceed local surface and groundwater supplies. The following section presents a series of maps reflecting the main uses and users of water in Kenya: sources of drinking water supply across the country, water transfers to Kenya’s two largest urban areas, subdrainage areas important for electricity generation, location of irrigated crop production, and water demand from livestock and wildlife in the rangelands. Two maps showing the occurrence of floods conclude this chapter. They serve as a reminder that impacts from ecosystem processes are not always benign: what constitutes a service for one group or area may be very detrimental to another group or area.
Summing Up: From an ecosystem standpoint, water is unique, in that it is linked to all four categories of ecosystem services.
Provisioning services include: the storage and retention of water in lakes, rivers, and as groundwater; water as an input to grow food, timber, fiber, and fuel; and freshwater for direct consumption.
Regulating services of freshwater systems and important freshwater habitats (e.g. wetlands) include modifying water flows, recharging and discharging groundwater resources, and diluting or removing pollutants.
Supporting services include nutrient cycling, soil formation, soil loss, and promoting biodiversity.
Cultural services include recreational benefits, as well as the spiritual and inspirational roles of water bodies and aquatic habitats.
I was asked by the local Young Farmer's Association to give a presentation on water quality issues, where we were currently in KY and what they might expect so far as regulation in the future
Metro Councilor Robert Liberty discusses and presents work that Metro is doing in an effort to produce environmentally and pedestrian friendly communities, while preserving and investing in the communities that already exist. Mr. Liberty recognizes that the current, rapid rate of land development in the United States is destructive to our economy, environment and way of life.
Expecting the unexpected: The relevance of old floods to modern hydrologyScott St. George
As one of the most destructive hazards on our planet, floods kill thousands of people and cause billions of dollars in property damage every year. We usually try to gage the risk of future floods by fitting mathematic functions to hydrological data and then extrapolating the upper tail of those distributions. But because large floods are rare and river gage records are short, the conventional approach can sometimes drastically underestimate the threat posed to communities and infrastructure by extreme floods. In this lecture, I’ll argue that paleoflood hydrology — the study of ancient floods as recorded by river and lake sediments, trees, caves, and historical documents — is absolutely essential to judge the real risk of large, rare floods. And I’ll use examples from North America to illustrate how a ‘deeper river memory’ can help people evaluate their own vulnerability to floods, weigh the potential benefits of proposed infrastructure projects, and become more aware of what nature is truly capable of producing.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
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4. SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES (SRKW)
AT RISK OF EXTINCTION
CURRENTLY 75 ORCAS LEFT IN 3 PODS: J, K, L
THERE ARE 26 ADULT FEMALES OF
BREEDING AGE
OF THESE, 14 HAVE HAD VIABLE
CALVES IN THE LAST 10 YEARS
OF THESE, 5 HAVE HAD VIABLE
CALVES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
THERE ARE 12 ADULT MALES OF BREEDING
AGE
OF THESE, 1 KNOWN
INDIVIDUAL HAS FATHERED
VIABLE OFFSPRING (15
CURRENTLY ALIVE)
5. SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES (SRKW)
AT RISK OF EXTINCTION
SRWK NEEDS 1,500 SALMON/DAY @
17LBS/SALMON
COMPRISED MOSTLY OF CHINOOK (80%)
2018 PORT ANGELS SALMON DURBEY = 16LBS
10. CHINOOK SALMON COME FROM THE SNAKE RIVER
CHINOOK COME PRIMARILY FROM THE
SNAKE RIVER
CURRENTLY CHINOOK RUNS ARE <3% OF
THE HISTORICAL RUN (SINCE 1990)
$1 BILLION SPENT ON FISH RECOVERY
EFFORTS
NOT INCLUDING HATCHERY IMPROVEMENTS
11. $1 BILLION SINCE 2002…
2002 FR/EIS
$33 MILLION & 7 YEARS TO STUDY 4LSRD
“…THE CHANCE OF MEETING NMFS SURVIVAL AND RECOVERY CRITERIA
FOR THE FOUR LISTED SPECIES ALT. 1 [DOING NOTHING] WOULD LIKELY BE
THE SAME OR SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN ALTERNATIVES 2 AND 3 [PASSAGE
IMPROVEMENTS]. ALTERNATIVE 4 [BREACHING] PROVIDES THE HIGHEST
PROBABILITY OF MEETING THE SURVIVAL AND RECOVERY CRITERIA…...
THE ANALYSES INDICATE THAT FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HYDRO-
SYSTEM PASSAGE SYSTEM ARE UNLIKELY TO RECOVER LISTED SNAKE RIVER
STOCKS…”
What did $1 billion get us…
16. THE 4LSRD & HYDROPOWER
THEN: CORPS OF ENGINEERS WANTED
NAVIGATION
NOW: BONNEVILLE POWER
ADMINISTRATION FUNDS THE
HYDROPOWER
COPRS STILL MAINTAINS THE 4LSRD
17. CORPS: NAVIGATION/TRANSPORT
PROJECTED GROWTH OF 0.3% GROWTH BETWEEN 2003-2030 (2009
WA MARINE FORECAST)
69% DECLINE AT ICE HARBOR IN THE PAST 18 YEARS
INCREASE IN RAILWAY TRAFFIC
2 NEW RAILCAR LOADERS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND A 3RD IS
BEING BUILT
RAILWAY TRACK IMPROVEMENTS
21. Reference: Mojica, J., Cousins, K., Briceno, T., 2016. National Economic Analysis of the Four Lower
Snake River Dams: A Review of the 2002 Lower Snake Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact
Statement. Economic Appendix (I). Earth Economics, Tacoma, WA.
22.
23. FOUR LOWER SNAKE DAMS
COST/ECONOMICS
ANNUAL EXPENDITURES OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS HAVE EXCEEDED EARNINGS
LSRD ARE 2-4 TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MAINSTREAM DAMS ON COLUMBIA
3 TURBINE REHABS AT ICE HARBOR ARE NOW 3-4 TIMES COSTLIER THAN
ORIGINAL ESTIMATES AND 10 YEARS BEHIND SCHEDULE.
TURBINE REHABS OF REMAINING 21 TURBINES NOT ECONOMICALLY VIABLE FOR
BPA
OVERSUPPLY OF POWER IN PNW INCREASING DUE TO CONSERVATION, WIND &
SOLAR.
24. Reference: Cost Report, July 2014, Jim Waddell
2002 Corrected Annual Costs
Millions
$3000
$2500
$2000
$1500
$1000
$ 500
25. IT CAN BE DONE IN TIME!!
CORPS CAN PLACE DAMS INTO A ”NON-OPERATIONAL” STATUS WITHOUT
CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION SINCE DAMS DO NOT PROVIDE AN
ECONOMIC BENEFIT AND ARE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT HARM TO THE
ENVIRONMENT.
SINCE DAMS ARE 92% HYDRO, BPA PAYS THE BREACH BILL AS FISH MITIGATION.
THE CORPS HAS THE 2002 EIS WHICH COVERS BREACHING - THE ONLY
REMAINING REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE.
BREACHING BY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC BREACH REQUIRES LITTLE FURTHER
ENGINEERING OR COMPLEX CONTRACTING.
26. SO, WHAT’S GOING ON?
MANY ELECTED OFFICIALS, GOVERNMENT LEADERS, ENVIRONMENTAL NGO’S
AND THE MEDIA ARE FIXATED ON THE BIOP LITIGATION OVER THE LAST 15
YEARS
THEY WANT TO “STUDY” MORE
THESE COURT ACTIONS DO NOT RELIEVE THE CORPS FROM THEIR INHERENT
RESPONSIBILITIES TO MEET THE FEDERAL OBJECTIVE AND THE ENDANGERED
SPECIES ACT.
THE CORPS IS OPERATING AND CONDUCTING MITIGATION ACTIVITIES TODAY WITH
THE 2002 EIS
27. WE NEED TO ACT NOW – YOU CAN HELP!
Image Curtesy Army Corps of Engineers, from the
2002 EIS
