The document discusses water issues in Oregon, specifically stormwater runoff. It notes that Oregon receives significant rainfall, especially in the Willamette Valley which averages 40 inches annually. However, cement and pavement prevent rainfall from being absorbed, causing stormwater to flow into rivers while picking up pollutants and sediment along the way. This stormwater runoff is a problem that local governments, organizations, and schools are working to address through various management strategies like bioswales. The document poses questions for students to investigate how their bioswale helps address stormwater issues in their community.
New Jersey Future and Pinelands Preservation Alliance hosted a workshop teaching communities all about New Jersey Future's New Jersey Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit. As part of this event, participants learned how to use the toolkit as a resource to plan, implement, and sustain green infrastructure in their town!
Mr. Hajime Tanaka became affiliated with the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) as an Associate Program Officer from October 2018 after he got master degrees of Economics from Waseda University and International Affairs from University of California San Diego. His specialized fields are Macroeconomics, Policy evaluation and Geographical information analysis. Mr. Tanaka is in charge of projects of blue economy, blue finance, and ocean micro plastic debris. He is currently especially working on ocean micro plastic debris and managing some field research in some cities of Kanagawa prefecture in Japan. For blue economy, he is working on the analysis of management of companies of marine product processing industry.
New Jersey Future and Pinelands Preservation Alliance hosted a workshop teaching communities all about New Jersey Future's New Jersey Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit. As part of this event, participants learned how to use the toolkit as a resource to plan, implement, and sustain green infrastructure in their town!
Mr. Hajime Tanaka became affiliated with the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) as an Associate Program Officer from October 2018 after he got master degrees of Economics from Waseda University and International Affairs from University of California San Diego. His specialized fields are Macroeconomics, Policy evaluation and Geographical information analysis. Mr. Tanaka is in charge of projects of blue economy, blue finance, and ocean micro plastic debris. He is currently especially working on ocean micro plastic debris and managing some field research in some cities of Kanagawa prefecture in Japan. For blue economy, he is working on the analysis of management of companies of marine product processing industry.
GEOGRAPHY IGCSE: WATER. It contains: the demand for water, water management, case studies: UK, NIGERIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA. Water for agriculture, industrial use, domestic water use, management of water usage in MDEC and LEDC.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
WaterAid’, Presentation by Alice Dibblin, University of Southampton and volunteer coordinator for the University of Southampton WaterAid group.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
At the project inception in February 2009, Generation Power and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), which commissioned this study, set the following goals:
1. Conduct physical water audits of at least 120 LAUSD school campuses, including water fixture counts, analysis of makes and models of toilets, and analysis of irrigation controllers and field conditions.
2. Develop an ongoing technical and media force for water conservation and campus sustainability.
3. Develop the organizational, technical, and knowledge capacity to have a significant and ongoing impact on water usage within the LAUSD.
Economic Terms and Healthcare HistoryExample 2 B level pa.docxjack60216
Economic Terms and Healthcare History
Example 2: B level paper…No references cited
The Oceano Dunes are minutes away from where I grew up. The sand dunes are the largest remaining dune system south of San Fancisco and the second largest in California. The Dunes are located along a beautiful stretch of land that goes 18 miles along the coastline that extends from southern San Luis Obispo to northern Santa Barbra. Its a very unique environment and because of the giant mounds of sand attracts many visitors. The Dunes are perfect for dirt bikers and people who enjoy off road vehicle use. The dunes also are the only area in California where people can legally drive on the beach. Every year two million people come to the dunes and tens of thousands of trucks and off-highway vehicles are driven on the Dunes. This is horrible for the environment and brings up a lot of controversy. No other location in San Luis Obispo and perhaps no other state park generates as many environmental impacts. The topics of controversy not only includes the delicate ecosystem but air quality and littering.
One of the most worrisome conflicts concerning the Oceano Dunes is the air pollution. Nipomo Mesa is directly downwind of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation area and it has the worst particulate pollution in the county. Larry Allen who is the San Luis Obispo county air pollution control officer says “ The Mesa is violating every state and federal level for particulate matter on a regular basis.” The Air Pollution Control District is beginning a yearlong monitoring program along with experts from UC Davis to find the source of the pollution. They are trying the determine if it is the amount of pollution is caused by the off road vehicle use or perhaps strong winds blowing off a large area of sand dunes. Although it is figured it is the large amount of vehicle use.
Another concerning factor is illegal dumping by ATV’s. Many campers instead of dumping their tank of sewage at a dumping zone will dump their tanks into the sand. This is illegal but many people do it because having a empty tank will decrease the weight and increase their gas milage on the way home. Dumping any kinds of liquid is illegal in any state park. Liquids could leave behind many harmful pollutants. Rangers say it is impossible to estimate how much illegal dumping goes on but are hoping it is going down because in recent years Oceano is now offering free dumping sites. There are also fines for dumping and they can be up to $3,400.
In the Oceano Dunes there are a handful of endangered birds and fish. Protecting these species is incredibly important and is the focus of many environmentalists. There are been lawsuits that blame the state for not protecting these species and pleading for more protection. Two shore birds, the Western snowy plover and the least tern nest primarily on the open sand. This happens to be where people camp and drive their ATVs. Park officials are trying to ...
GEOGRAPHY IGCSE: WATER. It contains: the demand for water, water management, case studies: UK, NIGERIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA. Water for agriculture, industrial use, domestic water use, management of water usage in MDEC and LEDC.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
WaterAid’, Presentation by Alice Dibblin, University of Southampton and volunteer coordinator for the University of Southampton WaterAid group.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
At the project inception in February 2009, Generation Power and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), which commissioned this study, set the following goals:
1. Conduct physical water audits of at least 120 LAUSD school campuses, including water fixture counts, analysis of makes and models of toilets, and analysis of irrigation controllers and field conditions.
2. Develop an ongoing technical and media force for water conservation and campus sustainability.
3. Develop the organizational, technical, and knowledge capacity to have a significant and ongoing impact on water usage within the LAUSD.
Economic Terms and Healthcare HistoryExample 2 B level pa.docxjack60216
Economic Terms and Healthcare History
Example 2: B level paper…No references cited
The Oceano Dunes are minutes away from where I grew up. The sand dunes are the largest remaining dune system south of San Fancisco and the second largest in California. The Dunes are located along a beautiful stretch of land that goes 18 miles along the coastline that extends from southern San Luis Obispo to northern Santa Barbra. Its a very unique environment and because of the giant mounds of sand attracts many visitors. The Dunes are perfect for dirt bikers and people who enjoy off road vehicle use. The dunes also are the only area in California where people can legally drive on the beach. Every year two million people come to the dunes and tens of thousands of trucks and off-highway vehicles are driven on the Dunes. This is horrible for the environment and brings up a lot of controversy. No other location in San Luis Obispo and perhaps no other state park generates as many environmental impacts. The topics of controversy not only includes the delicate ecosystem but air quality and littering.
One of the most worrisome conflicts concerning the Oceano Dunes is the air pollution. Nipomo Mesa is directly downwind of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation area and it has the worst particulate pollution in the county. Larry Allen who is the San Luis Obispo county air pollution control officer says “ The Mesa is violating every state and federal level for particulate matter on a regular basis.” The Air Pollution Control District is beginning a yearlong monitoring program along with experts from UC Davis to find the source of the pollution. They are trying the determine if it is the amount of pollution is caused by the off road vehicle use or perhaps strong winds blowing off a large area of sand dunes. Although it is figured it is the large amount of vehicle use.
Another concerning factor is illegal dumping by ATV’s. Many campers instead of dumping their tank of sewage at a dumping zone will dump their tanks into the sand. This is illegal but many people do it because having a empty tank will decrease the weight and increase their gas milage on the way home. Dumping any kinds of liquid is illegal in any state park. Liquids could leave behind many harmful pollutants. Rangers say it is impossible to estimate how much illegal dumping goes on but are hoping it is going down because in recent years Oceano is now offering free dumping sites. There are also fines for dumping and they can be up to $3,400.
In the Oceano Dunes there are a handful of endangered birds and fish. Protecting these species is incredibly important and is the focus of many environmentalists. There are been lawsuits that blame the state for not protecting these species and pleading for more protection. Two shore birds, the Western snowy plover and the least tern nest primarily on the open sand. This happens to be where people camp and drive their ATVs. Park officials are trying to ...
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1. There is a whole universe out there, but Earth is the only planet that is just right for us.
2. Clean water is a basic need for life on earth. Water is the basis of life and the blue arteries of the earth! Everything in the non-marine environment depends on freshwater to survive. -Sandra Postel, “Sandra Postel, Global Water Policy Project,” Grist Magazine 26 Apr 04
3. If you want to study water issues, Oregon is the place to be. We have a long coastline, many rivers and a lot of rainfall.
4. In the Willamette Valley we get about 40 inches of rain a year. http://courses.missouristate.edu/shaejohnson/images/Gallery2_Willamette_ValleyApril_Waters_855_677.jpg Where does all that rain go?
5. Cement and pavement can’t absorb it, so storm water flows to the nearest river, picking up sediment along the way. http://pruned.blogspot.com/2008/02/hyperlocalizing-hydrology-in-post.html
6. By the time the water gets to the river, it has picked up harmful pollutants and sediment. Why is storm water runoff a problem?
7. What is our community doing about storm water runoff?
9. Willamette Primary is right by the Tualatin and the Willamette Rivers. We're all downstream. -Ecologist's motto adopted by Margaret & Jim Drescher, Windhorse Farm, Nova Scotia
11. What does Storm water have to do with Sustainability? Teaming helps. State, county and local governments, as well as urban planners, architects, community organizations and schools must work together . Everyone has a right to clean water. Population growth and environmental degradation often go hand in hand. Storm water management plans are required by law. Bioswales, ecoroofs, raingardens and green streets are in demand in private residences, businesses and communities.
12. Bioswale Explorers Solve the Storm water Problem Small Group Project: What can we do to help out our community? Investigation One: Why is storm water a problem? Investigation Two: How does our bioswale reduce runoff? Investigation Three: How do our local government and community organizations deal with the problem of runoff?
13. April Rain Song Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The rain makes still pools on the sidewalk. The rain makes running pools in the gutter. The rain plays a little sleep-song on our roof at night-- And I love the rain. -Langston Hughes
Editor's Notes
no other planets that have the water to support the complex network of plants and animals on Earth.
Quote: love it because shows how water is the basis for life on earth basic need for life on earth Yet water, one of the building blocks of life, is becoming more and more of a scarcity on our planet. on such a vast scale, Addressing the planetary water shortage is overwhelming.
That’s why it makes sense to study water issues in our own state and our own community. As you all know…We live in a rainy state, a state full of rivers and coastline. We have a lot of issues to study around water.
The rainfall is part of what makes the Willamette Valley such an incredible place to live. It’s beautful, lush and fertile and none of the life here can be supported without the rainfall that happens yearly. What happens to the rain once it hits the ground? Where does it go?
rain falls faster than the land can absorb it = Runoff! And why can’t the land absorb it in the first place? pavement. We can see that cities and towns across oregon and across the country are trying to deal with the problem of storm water runoff Prevalence of storm drains, downspouts, eco roofs, rain gardens, new asphalt that aborbs rainwater, and bioswales.
Once the water reaches the river the pollutants add toxins to the water – toxins that destroy the delicate balance in our marine ecosystems and oftentimes the freshwater that humans and other creatures need that live on land.
Over the last ten or fifteen years Communities around Oregon and the northwest have been finding creative ways to deal with stormwater runoff. Every community is requred to have a stormwater plan -- a set of measures put into place to help an area slow down the flow of stormwater. We will learn about the stormwater plan in the city of West Linn and how our school deals with the problem of stormwater runoff.
The bioswale at Willamette Primary gives us a chance to explore the issue of storm water in our own community. We used it to resolve our own runoff issues at school, but it can teach us a lot about how communities are learning to deal with stormwater
By study ng our local community students over time they will makes connections seeing themselves as a part of a global community..
Partnerships are part of sustainability River keepers – connect us to riverfront, end with service project City can teach us about their stormwater plan, is there a way that we can help?
Is a serious issue, but lets not forget that the water cycle is amazing.