Appropriate Due Diligence of Brownfield Sites in Irelnd - In The Current MarketPadraic Mulroy
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency carried out an inventory of potentially contaminated land and have stated in 2011 that they have indentified a number in excess of 14,000 sites. This number was revised upwards from 12,000 in 2009. Mulroy Environmental carried out an \'in-house\' inventory of key industrial sectors. This in-house inventory suggests that the NIEA contaminated land database number is correct. As such, it is likely that the Rep. of Ireland has over twice the number of potentially contaminated sites as that of Northern Ireland i.e. >30,000.
This document discusses hydraulic fracturing in Canada. It provides an overview of Encana Corporation, one of Canada's largest natural gas producers. It addresses public concerns regarding the safety and environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing. The industry has responded to these concerns by developing guiding principles through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers around issues like water usage, chemical disclosure, and seismic activity. The document also outlines Encana's experience implementing practices like fracturing fluid additive disclosure and risk assessment to address stakeholder concerns over hydraulic fracturing.
This document provides an overview of Marcellus Shale drilling in Pennsylvania and discusses environmental and public health concerns associated with the process. It notes that 64% of PA underlies the Marcellus Shale formation and outlines concerns such as chemical and wastewater leaks threatening drinking water, air pollution, excessive water use, and impacts to public lands. It proposes actions citizens can take to strengthen regulations around water use, chemical disclosure, buffer zones, and ensuring industry pays for damages.
The document summarizes recent conservation efforts and activities of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club in California. It recognizes Gordon Nipp for his work challenging housing developments and receiving an award. It also discusses proposals for a sand and gravel mining operation near Terra Bella and reforestation efforts in Sequoia National Forest that some members argue could do more environmental harm than good. Finally, it previews upcoming events and meetings for various Sierra Club groups in the region.
Guidelines for planning_and_implementing_gw_characterization_of-contam_sitesCristobal Frausto Cruz
This document provides guidelines for planning and conducting groundwater investigations at contaminated sites in California. It is intended to assist DTSC project managers, responsible parties, and environmental consultants in characterizing the nature and extent of groundwater contamination. The document covers project planning, developing objectives for hydrogeological investigations, methods for characterizing site geology/hydrogeology and contamination, selecting appropriate field methods, and presenting characterization data. The focus is on a multi-media approach to thoroughly understand potential contaminant sources and human health risks like indoor air intrusion from groundwater contamination. Users should also refer to other DTSC, EPA, and third party guidance documents for comprehensive investigation and cleanup procedures.
Submission by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper for the Darlington Nuclear Relicensing...LOWaterkeeper
On September 28, 2015, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper submitted a request to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Committee to intervene during the Day 2 Relicensing Hearing for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
This document summarizes an interview session on learning from pilots of the Catchment Based Approach. It discusses three pilot catchments: the Lower Wear catchment, the Ecclesbourne catchment, and the Eden catchment. For the Ecclesbourne catchment, it provides details on the Ecclesbourne Restoration Project, which was a 15-month pilot to address poor ecological conditions from point and diffuse pollution and issues for fish. It outlines outputs and key problems identified, such as high phosphate levels originating from several sewage treatment works. Walkover surveys were also conducted to investigate agricultural diffuse pollution sources.
Appropriate Due Diligence of Brownfield Sites in Irelnd - In The Current MarketPadraic Mulroy
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency carried out an inventory of potentially contaminated land and have stated in 2011 that they have indentified a number in excess of 14,000 sites. This number was revised upwards from 12,000 in 2009. Mulroy Environmental carried out an \'in-house\' inventory of key industrial sectors. This in-house inventory suggests that the NIEA contaminated land database number is correct. As such, it is likely that the Rep. of Ireland has over twice the number of potentially contaminated sites as that of Northern Ireland i.e. >30,000.
This document discusses hydraulic fracturing in Canada. It provides an overview of Encana Corporation, one of Canada's largest natural gas producers. It addresses public concerns regarding the safety and environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing. The industry has responded to these concerns by developing guiding principles through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers around issues like water usage, chemical disclosure, and seismic activity. The document also outlines Encana's experience implementing practices like fracturing fluid additive disclosure and risk assessment to address stakeholder concerns over hydraulic fracturing.
This document provides an overview of Marcellus Shale drilling in Pennsylvania and discusses environmental and public health concerns associated with the process. It notes that 64% of PA underlies the Marcellus Shale formation and outlines concerns such as chemical and wastewater leaks threatening drinking water, air pollution, excessive water use, and impacts to public lands. It proposes actions citizens can take to strengthen regulations around water use, chemical disclosure, buffer zones, and ensuring industry pays for damages.
The document summarizes recent conservation efforts and activities of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club in California. It recognizes Gordon Nipp for his work challenging housing developments and receiving an award. It also discusses proposals for a sand and gravel mining operation near Terra Bella and reforestation efforts in Sequoia National Forest that some members argue could do more environmental harm than good. Finally, it previews upcoming events and meetings for various Sierra Club groups in the region.
Guidelines for planning_and_implementing_gw_characterization_of-contam_sitesCristobal Frausto Cruz
This document provides guidelines for planning and conducting groundwater investigations at contaminated sites in California. It is intended to assist DTSC project managers, responsible parties, and environmental consultants in characterizing the nature and extent of groundwater contamination. The document covers project planning, developing objectives for hydrogeological investigations, methods for characterizing site geology/hydrogeology and contamination, selecting appropriate field methods, and presenting characterization data. The focus is on a multi-media approach to thoroughly understand potential contaminant sources and human health risks like indoor air intrusion from groundwater contamination. Users should also refer to other DTSC, EPA, and third party guidance documents for comprehensive investigation and cleanup procedures.
Submission by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper for the Darlington Nuclear Relicensing...LOWaterkeeper
On September 28, 2015, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper submitted a request to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Committee to intervene during the Day 2 Relicensing Hearing for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
This document summarizes an interview session on learning from pilots of the Catchment Based Approach. It discusses three pilot catchments: the Lower Wear catchment, the Ecclesbourne catchment, and the Eden catchment. For the Ecclesbourne catchment, it provides details on the Ecclesbourne Restoration Project, which was a 15-month pilot to address poor ecological conditions from point and diffuse pollution and issues for fish. It outlines outputs and key problems identified, such as high phosphate levels originating from several sewage treatment works. Walkover surveys were also conducted to investigate agricultural diffuse pollution sources.
This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was conducted for a former diesel power plant property in Ruston, Louisiana. The assessment identified several potential environmental concerns at the site including uncovered barrels that may contain gasoline, an exposed bucket of oil, possible gas leaks from pipelines, contaminated water inside buildings, and an uncapped sewage system. The site inspection and records review found the property is underlain by clayey silt and sand soils and located above a shallow aquifer. Historical records show the property was previously used as an industrial facility with aboveground storage tanks present.
Natural England advises the UK government on designating protected areas and manages some of these areas. They are working to establish an ecological network of protected sites that are larger, more connected, and better able to help wildlife adapt to climate change. Some key programs include Nature Improvement Areas, which provide funding to connect and restore habitats, and marine conservation zones to protect marine environments.
An unprecedented lawsuit has been filed challenging plans to line the All American Canal, which could dry up thousands of acres of farmland and wetlands in Mexico. The lawsuit seeks to update the environmental review and asserts Mexico has rights to water seepage. Additionally, a major defeat was delivered to the proposed Eagle Mountain garbage dump, which would be surrounded by Joshua Tree National Park. Lastly, the article discusses concerns over development plans at Tejon Ranch that could harm endangered California condors.
Estimation of Environmental Damages from Mining Pollution: The Marinduque Isl...No to mining in Palawan
Mining pollution has historically been a major source of degradation of natural resource systems such as river, coastal, and air (USEPA 1995). For this reason, mining, as an economic activity, is subject to major environmental regulations worldwide, including the Philippines. The Philippine mining sector, under Republic Act 7942 and DENR Administrative Order No. 96-40, is required to set up a Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF) for the purpose of providing compensation for damages and rehabilitation for any adverse effect a mining activity may cause to the environment.
Unfortunately, the current information on mining externalities is insufficient to be useful for policy set-ting. This study was undertaken partly to partly fill this information gap, particularly in the development of policy instruments which require information on social costs of mining, and partly to assist in the formulation of guidelines on damage assessment and compensation for the mining sector. This case study of the Estimation of Environmental Damages from Mining Pollution: The Marinduque Island Mining Accident was implemented.
NRDA: Process, Pitfalls and Possibilitiessteinbacher
This document provides an overview of the natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) process. It discusses key terms like trustees, baseline conditions, injuries, and restoration. The NRDA process involves determining if natural resources were injured due to a release or spill, quantifying the impacts, and developing restoration plans and projects to compensate for the damages. The document outlines the NRDA regulations and procedures from the Department of Interior and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Trustees are responsible for assessing injuries and restoring impacted natural resources back to baseline conditions.
The document discusses the environmental impacts of high volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for natural gas in Pennsylvania. It notes that HVHF uses much larger volumes of water and chemical additives compared to traditional fracking methods. Regulatory loopholes and inadequate oversight of water withdrawals, wastewater disposal, and facility siting have led to concerns about impacts to water resources, habitat fragmentation, and threats to public water supplies and aquatic ecosystems. The organization discussed, Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna, is working to educate the public and advocate for stronger regulations and enforcement to better protect the environment.
This document evaluates the United States Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. DEHP is an endocrine disrupting compound found in many plastics and consumer products. The EPA has established a maximum contaminant level of 6 parts per billion for DEHP in drinking water. The author aims to determine if this level needs to be reassessed or lowered based on DEHP's health risks and potential for exposure through drinking water. Interviews with water treatment agencies and regulators indicate DEHP is rarely detected in drinking water and the current standard is protective based on available data.
CA: Bay-Friendly Rating Manual for Civic and Commerical LandscapesSotirakou964
This document is a manual for using the Bay-Friendly Rating System for civic and commercial landscapes. It provides guidance for landscape professionals and raters to achieve Bay-Friendly rated landscapes. The manual outlines practices grouped by site planning, stormwater management, soil health, materials selection, planting, irrigation, and maintenance. Each practice describes how to implement it, recommendations, how to verify completion, synergies with other practices, and additional resources. The goal is for project teams to review the practices, select which to implement, and understand verification requirements to earn points and achieve a Bay-Friendly rated landscape designation. This provides environmental benefits like reduced water and waste, while offering recognition and helping projects meet other regulatory standards.
GEHS Corp is a company dedicated to providing health, safety, and environmental services for construction projects. It aims to help clients comply with all relevant laws and regulations. The company's president is Griselle Figueroa Ortiz and services include preparing environmental permits, conducting safety inspections, implementing erosion and sedimentation controls, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Past projects the company has worked on involve infrastructure, flood control, and military base renovations.
The LakeSmart program aims to educate shoreline residents around Beaver Lake, which serves as the drinking water source for over 350,000 people, on how to reduce pollution from their properties. Through a series of workshops led by trained volunteers, residents are guided through an environmental self-assessment to identify potential pollution risks from their homes and properties. Follow-up evaluations have found the program is effective at increasing knowledge of best practices and documenting behavioral changes among participants to help protect water quality, such as improved septic system maintenance and reduced fertilizer and pet waste runoff. Plans are underway to expand the program's reach within the watershed.
CA: Bay-Friendly Rating Manual for New Homes LandscapesSotirakou964
This document provides guidelines for obtaining a Bay-Friendly Landscape rating for new home landscapes. It outlines principles and practices in various categories like site planning, stormwater management, soil health, materials selection, planting, irrigation, maintenance, education, and innovation. Following the guidelines can help landscapes contribute to watershed health by consuming fewer resources and providing wildlife habitat while reducing waste, runoff, and pollution. A Bay-Friendly rating recognizes landscapes that meet high environmental standards and can help projects comply with various regulations and earn additional points for certification under other programs.
Hydro Licensing & Compliance ForumMwestergaard
This document provides information about a hydro licensing and compliance conference to be held in Seattle, WA on June 6-7, 2012. The conference will examine strategies for streamlining the hydro licensing process and improving compliance in a complex regulatory environment involving multiple stakeholders. Speakers from utilities, tribes, and regulatory agencies will present case studies on topics such as expediting licensing, enhancing communication with stakeholders, automating compliance documentation, and balancing competing land and water uses. Attendees will learn best practices for navigating the hydro licensing and compliance processes.
Can preserving humble seagrass help protect us from the extremes of human-induced climate change?
The oceans have long been recognised by science as vital for capturing carbon and renewing the atmospheric balance that preserves life on earth. While vast amounts carbon are captured by phytoplankton, less well known has been the role played by seagrasses in storing carbon, cleansing the air and providing essential habitat for marine life.
Based on latest UTS marine research, this public lecture reveals the essential place of seagrasses in global ecology, the growing threats to its continued viability and the work that is being done to rehabilitate the areas of seagrass habitat already lost.
Professor Bill Gladstone
Marine biologist Bill Gladstone applies scientific understanding to solve problems in marine conservation and environmental management. His interests lie in assessing conservation values in marine ecosystems, the selection and management of marine parks, and community participation in marine conservation. He has worked throughout NSW, the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait, the Coral Triangle, and the Middle East.
Dr Peter Macreadie
Marine ecologist Peter Macreadie is a UTS Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow. His research cover a wide range of systems; from deep-sea reefs to intertidal oyster reefs. Peter’s current research focuses on seagrasses to better understand how their resilience to climate change can be improved, and how can we capitalise on their ability to capture and store atmospheric carbon.
Professor Peter Ralph
Peter Ralph has been working with seagrasses since the early 90’s, when he pioneered the use of optical methods of measuring photosynthesis to examine the impact of pollution on seagrass health. More recently, he is developing new tools to assess the ability of an entire seagrass meadow to fix carbon. This work is now part of an international research agenda lead by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to demonstrate the importance of seagrasses in the global carbon cycle.
UTSpeaks is an annual free public lecture series presented by UTS experts discussing a range of important issues confronting contemporary Australia.
Use the hashtag #utspeaks to tweet about the lecture on Twitter.
The document discusses the EPA's recommendation that the SLRWD use a Limited Alternative Action rather than implement the sewer expansion plan proposed by Mick, Rowland & Associates. The EPA found that septic systems were effectively treating waste when maintained properly and that a centralized sewer system was not needed and could harm the environment and burden homeowners with high costs. Studies by various organizations supported the EPA's conclusion that the lakes were already improving in water quality.
This document provides guidance for repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquake sequence. It incorporates learnings from significant aftershocks, including the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The guidance divides the 'Green Zone' into three technical categories based on expected future land performance and provides foundation solutions appropriate to the risk of injury and damage from future earthquakes. It also provides recommendations for repairing house foundations, superstructure elements like chimneys, and guidance on regulatory requirements and geotechnical investigations.
The Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee encompasses 14,000 hectares and contains residual radioactive contamination from past nuclear weapons production activities. Major long-term stewardship activities include maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls. Remediation is ongoing but as of 2006, residual contamination will remain in soil, groundwater, sediments, burial grounds, and subsurface structures. The estimated annual long-term stewardship cost from 2000-2006 was $6.7 million.
Water Consevation & Environmental Protectiongovindarunmba
This document discusses water conservation and environmental protection. It defines water and its properties, then discusses the importance of water conservation to protect this critical resource and meet human demand. Various techniques for conserving water are outlined, such as reducing water waste, harvesting rainwater, and using more efficient devices. The goals of water conservation include ensuring availability for future generations, conserving energy, and preserving habitats. In conclusion, any reduction in water loss and improvement in management practices can beneficially conserve this vital resource.
The document outlines Utah's Drinking Water Source Protection Program, which aims to protect drinking water sources from contamination. It discusses the history and requirements of wellhead and source water protection in Utah. Source protection plans require delineating groundwater and surface water protection zones, inventorying potential contamination sources, and developing management programs to control risks. While source protection is mandatory for public water systems, local land use control requires cooperation from counties and municipalities through ordinances.
The Center for Thematic Environmental Networks (TEN) is a Center for education and research in the fields of environment and sustainable development.
TEN Center promotes the exchange of knowledge and information on the environmental field and offers tools and supplementary approaches in order to solve environmental issues with specific reference to sustainable development.
TEN Center:
promotes education and advanced training programs on sustainable development and environmental management;
develops research activities on the main areas of environmental protection, with specific focus on developing countries;
hosts initiatives which provide a meeting platform for the competent authorities, researchers and those who are involved in environmental and sustainable development issues.
Since 2003, TEN manages and coordinates advanced training programs devised for director generals and managers of public administrations, researchers and private sector experts from the People’s Republic of China and Eastern European countries. The aim is to augment and improve the capabilities of policy-makers and to facilitate knowledge transfer in order to promote sustainable environmental, social and economic policies.
In 1970’s public awareness in Germany developed that
“The Environment is an asset worth protecting”
The damage to: Historic Buildings, Health and, Nature
and growing concern about high level of Energy consumption raised doubts as to whether current production methods and lifestyle could be maintained.
Most people are aware that the limits of growth have been reached and are convinced that we should not carry on as before if we wish to prevent an “Environmental disaster”
How can Economic growth and prosperity be compatible with sustainable use of Natural resources
Growth and consumption is coming up against limits. What the richest 10% of the world population consumes in Energy, Land, Water, Air and other natural assets – directly or indirectly, can not be extended to the 90% without the Earth collapsing ecologically.
The days of the century of economic development are numbered, whether we like it or not, we are entering the
Century of the environment
This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was conducted for a former diesel power plant property in Ruston, Louisiana. The assessment identified several potential environmental concerns at the site including uncovered barrels that may contain gasoline, an exposed bucket of oil, possible gas leaks from pipelines, contaminated water inside buildings, and an uncapped sewage system. The site inspection and records review found the property is underlain by clayey silt and sand soils and located above a shallow aquifer. Historical records show the property was previously used as an industrial facility with aboveground storage tanks present.
Natural England advises the UK government on designating protected areas and manages some of these areas. They are working to establish an ecological network of protected sites that are larger, more connected, and better able to help wildlife adapt to climate change. Some key programs include Nature Improvement Areas, which provide funding to connect and restore habitats, and marine conservation zones to protect marine environments.
An unprecedented lawsuit has been filed challenging plans to line the All American Canal, which could dry up thousands of acres of farmland and wetlands in Mexico. The lawsuit seeks to update the environmental review and asserts Mexico has rights to water seepage. Additionally, a major defeat was delivered to the proposed Eagle Mountain garbage dump, which would be surrounded by Joshua Tree National Park. Lastly, the article discusses concerns over development plans at Tejon Ranch that could harm endangered California condors.
Estimation of Environmental Damages from Mining Pollution: The Marinduque Isl...No to mining in Palawan
Mining pollution has historically been a major source of degradation of natural resource systems such as river, coastal, and air (USEPA 1995). For this reason, mining, as an economic activity, is subject to major environmental regulations worldwide, including the Philippines. The Philippine mining sector, under Republic Act 7942 and DENR Administrative Order No. 96-40, is required to set up a Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF) for the purpose of providing compensation for damages and rehabilitation for any adverse effect a mining activity may cause to the environment.
Unfortunately, the current information on mining externalities is insufficient to be useful for policy set-ting. This study was undertaken partly to partly fill this information gap, particularly in the development of policy instruments which require information on social costs of mining, and partly to assist in the formulation of guidelines on damage assessment and compensation for the mining sector. This case study of the Estimation of Environmental Damages from Mining Pollution: The Marinduque Island Mining Accident was implemented.
NRDA: Process, Pitfalls and Possibilitiessteinbacher
This document provides an overview of the natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) process. It discusses key terms like trustees, baseline conditions, injuries, and restoration. The NRDA process involves determining if natural resources were injured due to a release or spill, quantifying the impacts, and developing restoration plans and projects to compensate for the damages. The document outlines the NRDA regulations and procedures from the Department of Interior and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Trustees are responsible for assessing injuries and restoring impacted natural resources back to baseline conditions.
The document discusses the environmental impacts of high volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for natural gas in Pennsylvania. It notes that HVHF uses much larger volumes of water and chemical additives compared to traditional fracking methods. Regulatory loopholes and inadequate oversight of water withdrawals, wastewater disposal, and facility siting have led to concerns about impacts to water resources, habitat fragmentation, and threats to public water supplies and aquatic ecosystems. The organization discussed, Stewards of the Lower Susquehanna, is working to educate the public and advocate for stronger regulations and enforcement to better protect the environment.
This document evaluates the United States Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. DEHP is an endocrine disrupting compound found in many plastics and consumer products. The EPA has established a maximum contaminant level of 6 parts per billion for DEHP in drinking water. The author aims to determine if this level needs to be reassessed or lowered based on DEHP's health risks and potential for exposure through drinking water. Interviews with water treatment agencies and regulators indicate DEHP is rarely detected in drinking water and the current standard is protective based on available data.
CA: Bay-Friendly Rating Manual for Civic and Commerical LandscapesSotirakou964
This document is a manual for using the Bay-Friendly Rating System for civic and commercial landscapes. It provides guidance for landscape professionals and raters to achieve Bay-Friendly rated landscapes. The manual outlines practices grouped by site planning, stormwater management, soil health, materials selection, planting, irrigation, and maintenance. Each practice describes how to implement it, recommendations, how to verify completion, synergies with other practices, and additional resources. The goal is for project teams to review the practices, select which to implement, and understand verification requirements to earn points and achieve a Bay-Friendly rated landscape designation. This provides environmental benefits like reduced water and waste, while offering recognition and helping projects meet other regulatory standards.
GEHS Corp is a company dedicated to providing health, safety, and environmental services for construction projects. It aims to help clients comply with all relevant laws and regulations. The company's president is Griselle Figueroa Ortiz and services include preparing environmental permits, conducting safety inspections, implementing erosion and sedimentation controls, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Past projects the company has worked on involve infrastructure, flood control, and military base renovations.
The LakeSmart program aims to educate shoreline residents around Beaver Lake, which serves as the drinking water source for over 350,000 people, on how to reduce pollution from their properties. Through a series of workshops led by trained volunteers, residents are guided through an environmental self-assessment to identify potential pollution risks from their homes and properties. Follow-up evaluations have found the program is effective at increasing knowledge of best practices and documenting behavioral changes among participants to help protect water quality, such as improved septic system maintenance and reduced fertilizer and pet waste runoff. Plans are underway to expand the program's reach within the watershed.
CA: Bay-Friendly Rating Manual for New Homes LandscapesSotirakou964
This document provides guidelines for obtaining a Bay-Friendly Landscape rating for new home landscapes. It outlines principles and practices in various categories like site planning, stormwater management, soil health, materials selection, planting, irrigation, maintenance, education, and innovation. Following the guidelines can help landscapes contribute to watershed health by consuming fewer resources and providing wildlife habitat while reducing waste, runoff, and pollution. A Bay-Friendly rating recognizes landscapes that meet high environmental standards and can help projects comply with various regulations and earn additional points for certification under other programs.
Hydro Licensing & Compliance ForumMwestergaard
This document provides information about a hydro licensing and compliance conference to be held in Seattle, WA on June 6-7, 2012. The conference will examine strategies for streamlining the hydro licensing process and improving compliance in a complex regulatory environment involving multiple stakeholders. Speakers from utilities, tribes, and regulatory agencies will present case studies on topics such as expediting licensing, enhancing communication with stakeholders, automating compliance documentation, and balancing competing land and water uses. Attendees will learn best practices for navigating the hydro licensing and compliance processes.
Can preserving humble seagrass help protect us from the extremes of human-induced climate change?
The oceans have long been recognised by science as vital for capturing carbon and renewing the atmospheric balance that preserves life on earth. While vast amounts carbon are captured by phytoplankton, less well known has been the role played by seagrasses in storing carbon, cleansing the air and providing essential habitat for marine life.
Based on latest UTS marine research, this public lecture reveals the essential place of seagrasses in global ecology, the growing threats to its continued viability and the work that is being done to rehabilitate the areas of seagrass habitat already lost.
Professor Bill Gladstone
Marine biologist Bill Gladstone applies scientific understanding to solve problems in marine conservation and environmental management. His interests lie in assessing conservation values in marine ecosystems, the selection and management of marine parks, and community participation in marine conservation. He has worked throughout NSW, the Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait, the Coral Triangle, and the Middle East.
Dr Peter Macreadie
Marine ecologist Peter Macreadie is a UTS Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow. His research cover a wide range of systems; from deep-sea reefs to intertidal oyster reefs. Peter’s current research focuses on seagrasses to better understand how their resilience to climate change can be improved, and how can we capitalise on their ability to capture and store atmospheric carbon.
Professor Peter Ralph
Peter Ralph has been working with seagrasses since the early 90’s, when he pioneered the use of optical methods of measuring photosynthesis to examine the impact of pollution on seagrass health. More recently, he is developing new tools to assess the ability of an entire seagrass meadow to fix carbon. This work is now part of an international research agenda lead by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to demonstrate the importance of seagrasses in the global carbon cycle.
UTSpeaks is an annual free public lecture series presented by UTS experts discussing a range of important issues confronting contemporary Australia.
Use the hashtag #utspeaks to tweet about the lecture on Twitter.
The document discusses the EPA's recommendation that the SLRWD use a Limited Alternative Action rather than implement the sewer expansion plan proposed by Mick, Rowland & Associates. The EPA found that septic systems were effectively treating waste when maintained properly and that a centralized sewer system was not needed and could harm the environment and burden homeowners with high costs. Studies by various organizations supported the EPA's conclusion that the lakes were already improving in water quality.
This document provides guidance for repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquake sequence. It incorporates learnings from significant aftershocks, including the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The guidance divides the 'Green Zone' into three technical categories based on expected future land performance and provides foundation solutions appropriate to the risk of injury and damage from future earthquakes. It also provides recommendations for repairing house foundations, superstructure elements like chimneys, and guidance on regulatory requirements and geotechnical investigations.
The Oak Ridge Reservation in Tennessee encompasses 14,000 hectares and contains residual radioactive contamination from past nuclear weapons production activities. Major long-term stewardship activities include maintaining engineered barriers, monitoring ground and surface water, and enforcing institutional controls. Remediation is ongoing but as of 2006, residual contamination will remain in soil, groundwater, sediments, burial grounds, and subsurface structures. The estimated annual long-term stewardship cost from 2000-2006 was $6.7 million.
Water Consevation & Environmental Protectiongovindarunmba
This document discusses water conservation and environmental protection. It defines water and its properties, then discusses the importance of water conservation to protect this critical resource and meet human demand. Various techniques for conserving water are outlined, such as reducing water waste, harvesting rainwater, and using more efficient devices. The goals of water conservation include ensuring availability for future generations, conserving energy, and preserving habitats. In conclusion, any reduction in water loss and improvement in management practices can beneficially conserve this vital resource.
The document outlines Utah's Drinking Water Source Protection Program, which aims to protect drinking water sources from contamination. It discusses the history and requirements of wellhead and source water protection in Utah. Source protection plans require delineating groundwater and surface water protection zones, inventorying potential contamination sources, and developing management programs to control risks. While source protection is mandatory for public water systems, local land use control requires cooperation from counties and municipalities through ordinances.
The Center for Thematic Environmental Networks (TEN) is a Center for education and research in the fields of environment and sustainable development.
TEN Center promotes the exchange of knowledge and information on the environmental field and offers tools and supplementary approaches in order to solve environmental issues with specific reference to sustainable development.
TEN Center:
promotes education and advanced training programs on sustainable development and environmental management;
develops research activities on the main areas of environmental protection, with specific focus on developing countries;
hosts initiatives which provide a meeting platform for the competent authorities, researchers and those who are involved in environmental and sustainable development issues.
Since 2003, TEN manages and coordinates advanced training programs devised for director generals and managers of public administrations, researchers and private sector experts from the People’s Republic of China and Eastern European countries. The aim is to augment and improve the capabilities of policy-makers and to facilitate knowledge transfer in order to promote sustainable environmental, social and economic policies.
In 1970’s public awareness in Germany developed that
“The Environment is an asset worth protecting”
The damage to: Historic Buildings, Health and, Nature
and growing concern about high level of Energy consumption raised doubts as to whether current production methods and lifestyle could be maintained.
Most people are aware that the limits of growth have been reached and are convinced that we should not carry on as before if we wish to prevent an “Environmental disaster”
How can Economic growth and prosperity be compatible with sustainable use of Natural resources
Growth and consumption is coming up against limits. What the richest 10% of the world population consumes in Energy, Land, Water, Air and other natural assets – directly or indirectly, can not be extended to the 90% without the Earth collapsing ecologically.
The days of the century of economic development are numbered, whether we like it or not, we are entering the
Century of the environment
History of environmental planning and management since mid 20th centuryGeofrey Yator
Environmental planning and management began in the mid-20th century due to increasing environmental degradation from industrialization and population growth. Several major pollution events in the 1940s-1960s caused health issues and brought environmental problems into focus. In 1972 the UN held its first global environmental convention, outlining 26 principles including that humans impact and rely on the environment, and international cooperation is needed to protect the environment for human well-being. Numerous national environmental laws were subsequently passed through the 1970s-1990s to regulate air, water, and hazardous waste pollution.
- The document discusses the importance of preserving open spaces and vegetation in urban planning to balance environmental, social and economic needs. It notes trees and vegetation provide aesthetic, climatic and engineering benefits.
- It outlines various values and benefits of trees related to architecture, climate, site development and engineering like moderating temperatures, intercepting rainfall, stabilizing soils and reducing pollution. Trees also have economic and legal value by enhancing property values.
- Jurisdictions have enacted preservation ordinances to balance development with resource protection. Successful preservation must integrate into early planning stages rather than be retrofitted later. Proper protection of trees during construction is also important to prevent root damage.
The document discusses the development of an Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program (EHMP) for streams and rivers in southeast Queensland, Australia. It outlines the process used to design a cost-effective monitoring program, including developing conceptual models, classifying waterways, pilot testing indicators, and a major field trial to evaluate the response of indicators to disturbance gradients. Key indicators were selected for the EHMP based on their ability to detect various types of disturbance and their association with catchment characteristics.
This document discusses source water characteristics and basic water chemistry. It provides information on the Safe Drinking Water Act and its requirements. It also summarizes the key characteristics of groundwater and surface water sources, including common contaminants. Primary and secondary drinking water regulations are outlined for inorganic, organic, radiological and biological contaminants. Additional water quality parameters like turbidity, taste and odor, color and pH are also described. The document is an educational resource on water quality and treatment fundamentals.
Aquaculture is an important industry in Ireland, but can impact marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Researchers assessed these impacts and tested mitigation strategies. Pacific oysters were found to negatively impact protected habitats like Sabellaria reefs. Salmon cages lowered diversity near cages but effects extended hundreds of meters. Suspension feeders showed potential to reduce nutrient levels from cages. Future research is needed on wider-scale influences on communities and carrying capacities of bays.
This document provides an overview of an EPA webinar on brownfields grants. It discusses the types of brownfield sites, benefits of redevelopment, and EPA grant programs for assessment, cleanup, and revolving loans. Key speakers from EPA Regions 8, 9, and 10 presented on grant guidelines and application processes.
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
The project will increase property values in the surrounding neighborhood and attract new residents and businesses by preserving the natural area and providing public access to trails.
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The student team tested various aspects of water quality at River Monitoring Site #7, including habitat, macroinvertebrates, total solids, nitrates, phosphates, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The habitat scored poorly due to lack of pools and narrow riparian vegetation. Macroinvertebrate testing found the river's health to be poor. Total solids and phosphates were high, while nitrates and pH were acceptable. Dissolved oxygen was moderate. To improve the river's quality, the team proposes dredging sediment, establishing an "Adopt a River" program, and restricting certain fertilizers. Costs of dredging could be offset through beach fees, equipment rentals, and fertilizer sales
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1. Senate Natural Resources
March 16, 2011
Leo Drozdoff, Director
Kay Scherer, Deputy Director
@NevDCNR
www.dcnr.nv.gov
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2. Division of Environmental Protection
Division of Water Resources
Division of Forestry
Division of State Parks
Division of State Parks
Division of State Lands
Nevada Natural Heritage Program
State Environmental Commission
Board for Financing Water Projects
Board to Review Petroleum Claims
Land Use Planning Advisory Council
Well Drillers Advisory Board
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3. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
Elimination of Advisory Board on Natural Resources and State
Conservation Commission
Current agencies reduced
•AAgency sunset (Wild Horse)
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•Agency elimination (Conservation Districts)
Governor recommended return to DCNR of State Historic
Preservation Office and Division of Minerals/Commission on
Mineral Resources
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Two current agencies to become 100% non‐general fund
•Environmental Protection
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•Natural Heritage
4. Nevada Natural Heritage Program
Photo: Janel
Photo: Janel Johnson
WHAT WE DO
Maintain comprehensive
information on the locations,
information on the locations
biology and conservation status of
all endangered, threatened,
sensitive and at‐risk species.
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Administrator: Jennifer Newmark
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5. Photo: Teri Slatauski
Photo: Teri Slatauski Photo: Tim Torell
Photo: Tim Torell
SPECIES RANKING
1. Imperiled
2. At risk
2 At risk
3. Rare or vulnerable
4. Secure with long term concern
5. Secure; widespread and
abundant
Administrator: Jennifer Newmark
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6. TRACKING
266 plants, mosses and lichens
168 invertebrates
168 in ertebrates
122 vertebrates
186 additional species on watch list
Administrator: Jennifer Newmark
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7. Photo: Tim Torell
Photo: Tim Torell
PROVIDING DATA
Scientifically objective data
Environmental review services
En ironmental re ie ser ices
Expert biological knowledge
Partnerships
Administrator: Jennifer Newmark
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8. Division of Environmental Protection
WHAT WE DO
Preserve and enhance Nevada’s
environment to protect public
environment to protect public
health, sustain healthy
ecosystems and contribute to a
vibrant economy.
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Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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10. Reid‐
Reid‐Gardner Power Plant Blue Mountain Geothermal, Humboldt County
IMPLEMENT STATE PROGRAM IN LIEU OF FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT
Timely permitting
Local expertise
Enhanced field presence
Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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11. FUTURE AIR QUALITY CHALLENGES
New federal requirements will
result in…
•New Non‐Attainment Areas
•Thousands of new permits being issued
•Industries facing regulation that NDEP has
not previous regulated
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Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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12. Rolling A Ranch, Dayton
Before After
HEALTHY STATE WATERS
Healthy watersheds and habitats
Water quality standards
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Statewide planning
Finance drinking water and waste water
infrastructure
Traditional regulatory approaches in lieu of EPA
Traditional regulatory approaches in lieu of EPA
Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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13. HEALTHY STATE WATERS – CHALLENGES
Arsenic standard
Emerging contaminants
Perchlorate
Tahoe standards
Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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15. Sleeper Mine, Humboldt County
Before After
MINING INDUSTRY
State only regulations
Water protection
Reclamation and bonding
Nevada Mercury Control Program
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Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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16. Nevada Mining Mercury Emissions
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Pounds of Mercury Emitted to the Air Annually
25,000
22,136
20,000
13,794
( Pounds )
15,000
10,000
5,938 4,468 4,892
3,680 4,126 3,484
5,000
1,936
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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
VMRP VMRP VMRP VMRP VMRP NMCP NMCP NMCP NMCP
( Years 2001-2009 )
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17. REGULATION OF NNSS (FORMERLY NEVADA TEST SITE)
Characterize contaminant migration from
nuclear testing
Remediation of industrial sites at NNSS
Soil characterization
LLW and mixed waste disposal oversight
LLW d i d t di l i ht
Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP
Investigation and cleanup
Investigation and cleanup
Underground storage tank regulation
Petroleum Fund for cleanup of USTS
Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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19. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Project W.E.T.
Grant Funding for Environmental Education
Recycling
•www.nevadarecycles.gov
•Recycling Hotline: (800) 597‐5865
•E‐waste Initiative
E waste Initiative
•School District Partnerships
Administrator: Dr. Colleen Cripps
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20. Division of Water Resources
WHAT WE DO
Conserve, protect, manage and
enhance the state s water
enhance the state’s water
resources for Nevada’s citizens
through the appropriation and
reallocation of public waters.
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State Engineer: Jason King
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21. DAM SAFETY
Review dam designs
Review dam designs
Inspect during / after construction
Emergency response
State Engineer: Jason King
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22. WATER PLANNING AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Review water conservation plans
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Oversee fines and penalties
Coordinate flood mitigation
Manage Community Assistance Program
State Engineer: Jason King
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23. WELL DRILLING
License well drillers
Field inspections
Review well logs
Update well drilling regulations
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State Engineer: Jason King
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24. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Water data online
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•Water rights
•Well logs
•Rulings, orders, permits
Water depths
Water depths
Water right support maps
State Engineer: Jason King
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25. PROGRAM ISSUES
Interbasin transfers
Renewable energy
Walker Lake
Litigation
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Applications backlog
State Engineer: Jason King
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27. PROGRAM ISSUES
Water law language
Fee changes, agriculture rights
Over‐appropriated basins
Pit lake evaporation
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State Engineer: Jason King
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28. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
DOE GRANT
DOE GRANT
Eight GF positions
No vehicle replacements
State Engineer: Jason King
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29. Division of State Lands
WHAT WE DO
Uphold the conservation and land
resource values of Nevadans through
resource values of Nevadans through
responsible land‐use planning,
resource programs that protect and
enhance the natural environment
enhance the natural environment
and land stewardship.
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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30. MAINTAIN LANDS AND RECORDS
Historic land patent records
Historic land patent records
Recording land transactions
Construction certification
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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31. SECURE LANDS FOR STATE AGENCIES
Acquires land or interests
Acquires land or interests
Land exchanges
Acquisitions
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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32. AUTHORIZE USE OF STATE‐OWNED LANDS
Easements
Leases
Disposal
Navigable water permits
Ensure full market value return
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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33. LAND‐USE PLANNING SERVICES
Technical planning assistance
Recreation and Public Purpose land
Recreation and P blic P rpose land
Zoning changes
Variances
Parcel maps
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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34. LAKE TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
$82M between 1996‐2009
$100M authorized for ‘09‐20
86 projects completed
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26 in construction or planning
Forest health and fire prevention
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Water quality
Erosion control Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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35. Q1 RESOURCE AND CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM
$65.5M voter approved
$54M awarded
$54M awarded
115 projects; 62 completed
$12M needed for nine projects
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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36. LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM
Tahoe
•Preservation and restoration
Preservation and restoration
Mt. Charleston
•Support of programs for the
natural environment
natural environment
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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37. GAMING STRUCTURES AT TAHOE
Review proposals
Review proposals
Bi‐state federal program
Administrator: Jim Lawrence
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38. Division of Forestry
WHAT WE DO
Provide natural resource and fire
services to enhance and protect forest,
rangeland and watershed values;
conserve endangered plants and other
native flora; and provide effective
statewide fire protection and emergency
management.
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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39. FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES
Landowner assistance
Watershed management
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Rangeland health
Wildfire threat reduction
Nursery and seedbank
Nursery and seedbank
Urban and community forestry
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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40. CONSERVATION CAMPS
4,200 inmates trained
Wildfire suppression
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Emergency response
Conservation projects
Maintain state vehicles
Maintain state vehicles
Revenue targets / grants
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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41. WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive management
Initial attack
First responder
Assistance to governments
Emergency response
Emergency response
Neighboring states
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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42. “All‐RISK” EMERGENCY SERVICES
Three NRS 473 fire districts
Emergency services
Vehicle accidents
Haz‐mat incidents
Structure fires
Structure fires
Natural disasters
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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43. EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT SERVICES
Support to emergency responses
Statewide radio system
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Vehicle fleet
Fire vehicle and heavy equipment
management
Emergency response training
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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44. ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL SERVICES
Program direction
Strategic planning
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Joint emergency responses
Safety and training
Fiscal services and reporting
Fiscal services and reporting
Fire billings
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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45. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Closures
Wells Conservation Camp
Consolidation of two dispatch centers
Minden Interagency into Elko Interagency
Mi d I t i t Elk I t
Position eliminations
•Senior management , clerical, camp and
dispatch
Transition “All‐Risk” responsibilities
Transition “All Risk” responsibilities
•Elko, Eureka, Mt. Charleston
Establish voluntary Wildland Fire Protection Program
State Forester / Firewarden: Pete Anderson
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46. Nevada State Parks
WHAT WE DO
Plan, develop and maintain a system
of parks and recreation areas for the
of parks and recreation areas for the
use and enjoyment of residents and
visitors; and to preserve areas of
scenic, historic and scientific
scenic historic and scientific
significance in Nevada.
Administrator: David Morrow
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47. STATE BENEFITS – ECONOMIC
2009 Parks survey
•$11M private sector benefit/Valley of Fire
2007 University study
2007 University study
•4,500 jobs generated
•$180M impact on payrolls
2003 Parks study
•$62M contribution to economy
Administrator: David Morrow
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48. STATE BENEFITS – SOCIAL
Protect natural and cultural resources
Affordable family recreation
Affordable family recreation
Physical activity
Access to unique areas
Opportunities for events
Opportunities for events
Administrator: David Morrow
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49. VISITOR EXPERIENCES
Visitation constant (3 million visitors)
•Despite increased fees
•Despite increased fees
•Despite 60% GF reductions
90% rank experience good to excellent
Administrator: David Morrow
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50. SMALL BUSINESS AND NON‐PROFIT BENEFITS
Scenic Las Vegas Weddings
Pink Jeep Tours
Char‐Pit Sand Harbor
Char Pit Sand Harbor
Spooner Outdoor Company
Ely Rotary Club
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
L k T h Sh k
Super Summer Theatre
Administrator: David Morrow
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51. BUDGET IMPACTS
Recognize need to reduce GF
Operating by
•Reducing employees (19 permanent
and 62 months of seasonal
employment)
R i d di i i
•Reorganized division
•Increased fees
Administrator: David Morrow
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52. BUDGET IMPACTS
Reduced travel
Videoconferencing
Corporate donations
Internet marketing
Special programs
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Administrator: David Morrow
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53. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Enterprise fund
Vacation cabin rentals
BOR grant
Eliminate positions
Reduce seasonal employees
Reduce seasonal employees
Administrator: David Morrow
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