Clough, Helen - Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retired
Judith Kurtzman - Utah State University
Writing clear Environmental Assessments (EAs) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is critical to successful implementation of the law and more importantly good decisions. The NEPA process must be well documented in clear language so that the proposals, alternatives and the environmental effects of proposals and alternatives are clearing explained. Often the NEPA analysis is not well documented resulting in costly delays in projects as appeals and litigation occur regarding the NEPA analysis. This training will focus on how to properly document the NEPA analysis for EAs with emphasis and examples relevant to rivers and river management.
This first part of the 3-part training will review NEPA and the types of NEPA documentation. The session will focus on scoping, public involvement, and defining the purpose and need for action. The session will include exercises and review of relevant documents. Ample time is allotted for discussion and questions from participants. The session will be followed up by Parts 2 and 3 covering the rest of the EA process.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Overview - Helen Clough, Judith Kurt...rshimoda2014
Clough, Helen - Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retired
Judith Kurtzman - Utah State University
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been in effect for over 40 years. The current federal regulations that implement the law have been in place for almost 30 years. Federal agencies with river management responsibilities have similar rules and procedures for implementing NEPA. This session will provide a general overview of NEPA with emphasis and examples relevant to rivers and river management.
Topics covered include the purpose and procedural requirements of NEPA; how NEPA is used in making decisions; applicability of NEPA; different levels of NEPA analysis including Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and Categorical Exclusions. The basic components of NEPA analysis including public involvement will be covered. There will be a brief discussion of other related laws and how NEPA is integrated into natural resource agency planning and decision making. Relevant examples from river management will be discussed.
This session is a prerequisite for those with little or no knowledge of NEPA.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Overview - Helen Clough, Judith Kurt...rshimoda2014
Clough, Helen - Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retired
Judith Kurtzman - Utah State University
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has been in effect for over 40 years. The current federal regulations that implement the law have been in place for almost 30 years. Federal agencies with river management responsibilities have similar rules and procedures for implementing NEPA. This session will provide a general overview of NEPA with emphasis and examples relevant to rivers and river management.
Topics covered include the purpose and procedural requirements of NEPA; how NEPA is used in making decisions; applicability of NEPA; different levels of NEPA analysis including Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and Categorical Exclusions. The basic components of NEPA analysis including public involvement will be covered. There will be a brief discussion of other related laws and how NEPA is integrated into natural resource agency planning and decision making. Relevant examples from river management will be discussed.
This session is a prerequisite for those with little or no knowledge of NEPA.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
In India any person who desires to undertake any new project or the expansion or modernization of any existing industry or project should submit a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment report along with application to the secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. Basic types of EIA being practiced are given below.
Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA)
Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA)
Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA)
Sectoral Environment Impact Assessment
Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment Notification in India
EIA is of comparatively recent origin in India and has become an integral part of Environmental Management by EIA notification of 1994 and its subsequent amendments by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India. The notification specifies 30 categories of projects with potential risks to degrade the Environment.
Purposes of EIA
EIA is a process with several important purposes, which can be categorized as follows:
To facilitate decision-making For the decision-maker, for example the local authority, it provides a systematic examination of the environmental implications of a proposed action, and sometimes alternatives, before a decision is taken
To aid in the formation of development EIA can be of great benefit to them, since it can provide a framework for considering location and design issues and environmental issues in parallel. It can be an aid to the formulation of developmental actions, indicating areas where the project can be modified to minimize or eliminate altogether the adverse impacts on the environment.
To be an instrument for sustainable development The key characteristics of sustainable development include maintaining the overall quality of life, maintaining continuing access to natural resources and avoiding lasting environmental damage.
Principle of EIA
The Benefits of Environmental Assessment
Categorization of projects and activities
Environmental Clearance (EC)
Surface Water Management Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Surface Water Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Take the advantage of high-quality water management plan PPT infographics to give an overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure of the water industry, etc. Demonstrate the process of planning, developing, and managing the optimum use of water with the help of this PPT slide deck. The slideshow effectively depicts the division of the wastewater treatment market. Highlight the key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, increasing regulation and efficiency. Modify our water resources PPT presentation to portray the natural and human processes that affect water quality. Our groundwater management PPT templates can aptly present the organization chart for the water supply authority. The slideshow also explains various topics like the wastewater treatment process, reuse by sector, and treated wastewater quality parameters. Highlight the water management KPI metrics by downloading this sustainable water management PowerPoint slide deck. https://bit.ly/3yKotPp
This presentation was delivered as part of ICEM and PACT training course on Strategic Environmental Assessments in the context of energy development in the Greater Mekong Subregion in May 2016.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
In India any person who desires to undertake any new project or the expansion or modernization of any existing industry or project should submit a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment report along with application to the secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. Basic types of EIA being practiced are given below.
Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA)
Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA)
Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA)
Sectoral Environment Impact Assessment
Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment Notification in India
EIA is of comparatively recent origin in India and has become an integral part of Environmental Management by EIA notification of 1994 and its subsequent amendments by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India. The notification specifies 30 categories of projects with potential risks to degrade the Environment.
Purposes of EIA
EIA is a process with several important purposes, which can be categorized as follows:
To facilitate decision-making For the decision-maker, for example the local authority, it provides a systematic examination of the environmental implications of a proposed action, and sometimes alternatives, before a decision is taken
To aid in the formation of development EIA can be of great benefit to them, since it can provide a framework for considering location and design issues and environmental issues in parallel. It can be an aid to the formulation of developmental actions, indicating areas where the project can be modified to minimize or eliminate altogether the adverse impacts on the environment.
To be an instrument for sustainable development The key characteristics of sustainable development include maintaining the overall quality of life, maintaining continuing access to natural resources and avoiding lasting environmental damage.
Principle of EIA
The Benefits of Environmental Assessment
Categorization of projects and activities
Environmental Clearance (EC)
Surface Water Management Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Surface Water Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Take the advantage of high-quality water management plan PPT infographics to give an overview of market size, growth rate, and capital expenditure of the water industry, etc. Demonstrate the process of planning, developing, and managing the optimum use of water with the help of this PPT slide deck. The slideshow effectively depicts the division of the wastewater treatment market. Highlight the key trends that will influence the water industry in the future such as, failing infrastructure, greater conservation, increasing regulation and efficiency. Modify our water resources PPT presentation to portray the natural and human processes that affect water quality. Our groundwater management PPT templates can aptly present the organization chart for the water supply authority. The slideshow also explains various topics like the wastewater treatment process, reuse by sector, and treated wastewater quality parameters. Highlight the water management KPI metrics by downloading this sustainable water management PowerPoint slide deck. https://bit.ly/3yKotPp
This presentation was delivered as part of ICEM and PACT training course on Strategic Environmental Assessments in the context of energy development in the Greater Mekong Subregion in May 2016.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Writing Environmental Assessments (...rshimoda2014
Helen Clough - Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retired, Judith Kurtzman - Utah State University
Writing clear Environmental Assessments (EAs) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is critical to successful implementation of the law and more importantly good decisions. The NEPA process must be well documented in clear language so that the proposals, alternatives and the environmental effects of proposals and alternatives are clearing explained. Often the NEPA analysis is not well documented resulting in costly delays in projects as appeals and litigation occur regarding the NEPA analysis.
This training session is a continuation of the materials presented in Writing Environmental Assessments, Parts 1 and 2. Resource-specific analysis (for examples, effects on wildlife, effects on recreation, effects on water quality) and cumulative impact analysis (effects of past, present, and “reasonably foreseeable” future actions) will be explored. Mitigation and monitoring will be addressed. As with the other NEPA sessions examples relevant to river management will be explored and critiqued. Ample time is allotted for discussion and questions from participants.
NEPA and Permitting 101: A Dialogue on the Basicsnado-web
During the 2019 NADO Annual Training Conference (October 19 - 22 in Reno, NV), Kelsey Owens shares information on the basics of federal environmental reviews and permits required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools is excited to present a two-part webinar featuring the Policy Readiness Tool
Part 1: Overview of the Policy Readiness Tool
(ALSO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FPzViyniKDQ)
Learn how the Policy Readiness Tool was developed and how to use the tool in your practice.
(Part 2 is available here: http://www.slideshare.net/NCCMT/nccmt-webinar-policy-readiness-tool-part-2)
A summary statement of this tool developed by NCCMT is available here: http://www.nccmt.ca/registry/view/eng/144.html
Presented by the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) with guests:
Candace Nykiforuk, PhD, CE, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of Alberta; CIHR/PHAC/AIHS Applied Public Health Chair
and
Kayla Atkey, MSc, Policy Analyst, Alberta Policy Coalition for Chronic Disease Prevention (APCCP)
NCCMT is one of six NCCs for Public Health in Canada. More on the NCCs at www.nccph.ca. Production of this webinar has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Step Seven of the Accountability in Action training kit.
In this step we learn about evidence-based advocacy. We will learn how to develop an advocacy strategy and consider who you should make your case to and how to communicate it.
The Care Act 2014 introduces new responsibilities for councils in relation to prevention, the provision of information and advice and the promotion of well being, as well as giving new rights to carers, introducing a care spending cap for self-funders and a minimum eligibility threshold for care and support.
Slides made from "A Guide to Social Return on Investment - Principle 2: Understanding What Changes" by the Social Value UK organization. This could also go in the Economics or Investor Relations categories.
Prepare to Launch! Guidelines for Accessing, Designing, and Building Launch Sites for Carry-in Watercraft. Updated April 2018.
A Guide to help facility and water trail planners and park and recreation project leaders plan, build or update an access site tailored to the needs of canoeists, kayakers, tubers, stand-up paddlers, or small craft sailors. It guides a reader through the development process from conception to design creation, and provides a variety of launch construction options.
Mayor Karl Dean, City of Nashville, Tennessee - Images from the 2010 Floodrshimoda2014
A devastating flood hit Nashville in early May 2010, drenching the city but uniting our community. Today, recovery efforts continue. Hundreds of citizens are rebuilding their homes and their lives, and the Metro Government is improving emergency preparedness and planning for Nashville’s long-term recovery.
Mayor Dean recounted the long hours of the weekend, whose national news profile was low. His inspiring story of emergency, recovery and rebuilding applauded the City's rapid assessment, prioritization and action; the committed staff who worked around the clock; and the community's embrace of recovery and restoration.
http://www.nashville.gov/Government/History-of-Metro/Nashville-Flood-May-2010.aspx
Environmental stewards program and River Restoration Program - Michael Rendon...rshimoda2014
The health of American rivers is essential to the communities and environments that depend on the beneficial ecosystem services provided. Historic impacts from mining, dams, and a variety of land use practices have left many river environments and riverside communities with a legacy of polluted waterways, erosion, and habitat degradation. With an increasing need to address river health it is essential to engage young adults in this work to conserve and preserve these resources for the future. Through emerging opportunities, young adults can learn skills, gain understanding, and physically work to restore and protect river systems. Programs- like those of the Southwest Conservation Corps- are working with partners to engage this population in various ways, providing much needed job training and education through stewardship.
Michael Rendon will present on Southwest Conservation Corp’s Environmental Stewards program, highlighting past successes and engagement models for DOI Bureaus and non-profits interested in obtaining a Steward. Showcased will be Inyo County’s work on the Lower Owens River Project, along with a Sturgeon habitat restoration project with the USGS Great Lakes Science Center that was nominated for the 2013 Secretary of the Interior Partners in Conservation Award.
Mike Wight will discuss collaborative work with corps programs and partnerships furthering multi-year, watershed-length habitat restoration initiatives on major tributaries in the Colorado River Basin. Word crews and interns provide much of the hands-on restoration implementation within these initiatives after completing comprehensive training.
In all three of these programs, participants foster a respect for river systems while gaining valuable work experience and building resumes for future conservation careers.
The Southwest Conservation Corps empowers individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.
Careers in natural resources initiative - Lisa Eadens, Colorado Alliance for ...rshimoda2014
There is great concern over who will protect, maintain and enhance our natural resources in the future. Currently, outdoor play time for kids is minimal, especially for children living in urban areas, while kids’ average “screen time” exceeds 40 hours a week. By some accounts, as many as 50% of state and federal land managers are retirement-eligible within the next five years. However, because a generation or more of children has not had a close and ongoing relationship with the outdoors, state and federal natural resource agencies are having difficulty recruiting employees who have the necessary skills, experience, education, and emotional connection to the outdoors to take over the management of public lands. Simultaneously, agencies not only need skilled candidates, they need candidates that represent the changing demographics of the state.
The Careers in Natural Resources Initiative aims to help youth make the leap from participation in an outdoor program to a sustainable career through three strategies that address different audiences along a spectrum from awareness to action.
Support Career Exploration – Most youth lack understanding of career opportunities in natural resources. To promote these opportunities and foster interest in natural resource careers, partners participated in 8th grade career fairs throughout the region and are planning a Careers in Natural Resource Experience this spring.
Develop Online Jobs Portal – Working with our partners, an online web portal that provides a single springboard to help organize and access needed information, job postings, and resources around natural resource careers was launched in the fall of 2013.
Create Career Guide – Publication of a Guide to Natural Resources Career Paths aimed at entry-level candidates is underway. The Guide will provide step-by-step assistance for youth interested in natural resource careers regarding how to apply and navigate state and federal job listings and application processes.
Chainsaw safety in and on water - Erik Wrede, Minnesota Department of Natura...rshimoda2014
River managers frequently need to make decisions with a balance of public safe passage and habitat protection in mind. Woody obstructions are critical to the health of aquatic ecosystems, and they can also present a public safety hazard. If the decision is made to remove woody obstructions, chainsaw work in/on water presents some very complex safety considerations. Compression, tension, buoyancy, gravity, current, and lack of visibility beneath the water are some of the factors that can affect a crew’s decisions about if and how to remove woody obstructions.
This session will give you a brief introduction to comprehensive safety training on how to use chainsaws while wading in a river, and while cutting from a jon boat. The full training includes a narrated PowerPoint with photos of various scenarios, and 5 quizzes. This is typically followed by two days of field training, guided by lesson plans and field evaluation forms. By understanding the anatomy of woody obstructions, river managers and crews will improve their risk analysis and planning skills.
The Minnesota State Water Trails system started in 1963 and includes 32 rivers and the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Minnesota DNR manages over 4,500 miles of routes for canoeing, kayaking, boating and camping.
Dedicated funding for rivers - Peter Hark, Rob Whitershimoda2014
Peter Hark - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Rob White - Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
This workshop will explore dedicated funding models used to fund river recreation activities. Watercraft license fees are used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to develop and manage over 3,700 public water accesses, campsites, rest areas and portages. In Colorado, the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) receives the majority of its funding from a portion of commercial outfitters total gross receipts from sales of authorized activities. The AHRA also receives funding through park pass and camping fees. In addition, Colorado Parks and Wildlife also funds it's statewide river ranger program through the River Outfitter Licensing program.
Colorado water conservation board and great outdoors colorado funding sources...rshimoda2014
These are two presentations from a panel moderated by Amy Beattie, Colorado Water Trust. Panelists included Josh Tenneson, Great Outdoors Colorado; Chris Sturm, Colorado Water Conservation Board; Caroline Bradford, Understanding Water Resources; Toby Sprunk, Eagle County Open Space; and Laura Makar, Pitkin County, Colorado
Federal funding for river projects - Stacey Ericksen, Jeff Shoemaker, Marge P...rshimoda2014
Advice from individuals who have created successful river restoration, water quality recreational improvement through private-public partnerships
- Stacey Eriksen – USEPA Region 8
- Bill Haas – Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Division Office
- Marge Price, David Howlett – Capitol Representatives
- Jeff Shoemaker – The Greenway Foundation
Managing a Wild and Scenic River - The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and Compreh...rshimoda2014
This course presents agency responsibilities for managing a designated wild and scenic rivers (WSR). The content of this course is derived from Wild and Scenic River Management Responsibilities (March 2002), a technical report of the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Council (Council) (www.rivers.gov/publications.html).
Participation will result in increased understanding of the protection requirements associated with managing a designated WSR, and of the contents and key elements of a comprehensive river management plan (CRMP). This increased foundation will result in greater protection of each river’s values through development of its CRMP.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (WSRA) that guide management of a designated WSR.
• Share the management implications of designation within the river-administering agency and with local, federal and state governments, tribal governments, landowners and nongovernmental organizations.
• Provide guidance for decision makers relative to proposed projects and new decisions on federal lands prior to completion of the CRMP.
• Know the general contents and key elements of a CRMP.
• Develop an integrated approach for preparation of a CRMP.
Participants will increase their knowledge in:
• Protections provided in the WSRA.
• The application of the protect and enhance mandate of Section 10(a) to interim management and development of a CRMP.
• How to evaluate a proposed project or new decision on federal land prior to completion of a CRMP.
• How to prepare a detailed river corridor boundary.
• The protection and decision framework of a CRMP.
• How to prepare a CRMP.
Section 7 Determinations – How to complete a Section 7 - Randy Welsh, Steve C...rshimoda2014
This course presents an introduction to and how to complete a Section 7 Determination for the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (WSRA). The content of this course is derived from Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Section 7, a technical report of the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Council (Council) (www.rivers.gov/publications.html).
Participation will result in improvements in future applications of Section 7, based on increased knowledge of its intent, content and procedures.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply appropriate evaluative standards.
• Develop an integrated approach with appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
• Conduct an analysis adequate to support the determination.
• Provide early consultation/collaboration to federal assisting agency.
• Share information with landowners, local and state governments, and nongovernmental organizations.
Participants will increase their knowledge in:
• What a water resources project is under Section 7 of the WSRA.
• How to apply Section 7 to state-administered, federally designated rivers; congressionally designated rivers; and congressionally authorized study rivers.
• Definitions.
• Roles of the involved agencies.
• Evaluation standards for a designated river.
• Evaluation standards for a congressionally authorized study river.
• Evaluation procedures.
• The timing of a Section 7 analysis and determination, and the responsible official.
• Riverine stewardship.
Wild and Scenic River Study Process – How to complete a WSR Study - Cassie Th...rshimoda2014
This course presents an introduction to complete a the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (WSRA) Study Process for eligible or suitable river segments. The content of this course is derived from Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Wild and Scenic River Study Process, a technical report of the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Council (Council) (www.rivers.gov/publications.html).
Participation will result in improvements in future applications of the Wild and Scenic River Study process, for both eligible and suitable river segments, based on increased knowledge of its intent, content and procedures.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply the correct study methodology for a Wild and Scenic River study.
• Develop an integrated approach with appropriate interdisciplinary team members for the study process.
• Conduct the study, including public involvement.
• Share information with landowners, local and state governments, and nongovernmental organizations.
Participants will increase their knowledge in:
• The Wild and Scenic River study process requirements of the WSRA.
• The sources of information for rivers to consider in the study process.
• The differences between eligible and suitable river segments.
• The role of ORV’s in the study process.
• The differences in WSR classification and how to apply them to study segments.
• The requirements for interim management direction for eligible and suitable river segments.
Understanding and Managing Visitor Use on the Virgin River, Utah - Ericka Pil...rshimoda2014
This session describes lessons learned while addressing visitor use management and visitor capacity during the development of the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Virgin River at Zion National Park and adjacent BLM Wilderness. This plan used a proactive and adaptive process of planning for and managing characteristics of visitor use and its physical and social setting. The process provides a variety of strategies and tools to sustain desired conditions for river values and provides the framework within which visitor capacity should be addressed when necessary. The plan followed guidance from both the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordination Council (IWSRCC) and the Interagency Visitor Use Management Council (IVUMC). Updates on the work of the IVUMC will be provided during this session. The IVUMC collaborated with the IWSRCC on their guidebook for “Addressing User Capacities in Comprehensive River Management Plans”. The IVUMC is also working to complete “how-to” guidebooks for the visitor use management framework, visitor capacity, and indicators and thresholds. Progress on these topics will be discussed in the context of the Virgin River planning effort.
Key Learning Objectives:
1) Understanding the planning framework for visitor use on Wild and Scenic Rivers
2) Gaining awareness about progress for visitor use management guidance on Wild and Scenic Rivers
3) Learning about how to address visitor capacity on Wild and Scenic Rivers
Managing Utah’s First Wild and Scenic River - Tracy Atkins, PE, AICP and Kezi...rshimoda2014
This session will describe the Wild and Scenic River planning framework used for the development of the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Virgin River at Zion National Park and adjacent BLM Wilderness. NPS has developed a process that includes defining outstandingly remarkable values (ORVs), establishing goals and objectives for protecting river values, conducting boundary delineation, addressing development of lands and facilities, addressing visitor use management and capacity, evaluating water resource projects and instream flows, and establishing a monitoring strategy. This planning effort included river segments with very diverse visitation and management objectives – from highly developed frontcountry recreational segments to wild segments in designated Wilderness. This presentation will share outcomes of the planning process as well as lessons learned and on-going monitoring and planning efforts.
Key Learning Objectives:
1) Understanding the planning framework for Wild and Scenic Rivers
2) Best practices for planning and managing use on Wild and Scenic Rivers
3) Strategies for managing a variety of river segments from frontcountry to Wilderness
Wild and Scenic River Outstandingly Remarkable Value Identification and Asses...rshimoda2014
Paul Ayers - Biosystems Engineering, University of Tennessee
GPS-based river videomapping has been used to continuously map river systems at the National Park Service (NPS) Obed (45 miles) and Wekiva (12 miles) Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSR). River videomapping consists of continuously acquiring georeferenced video and river physical characteristics of river systems. Physical river features such as river width, depth, rugosity and sinuosity have been mapped in ArcGIS. In addition, substrate, river characteristic (pool, riffle, run), embeddedness and river infrastructure have been determined continuously. From these features, locations of wildlife habitat (including optimum endangered aquatic species habitat) and Outstandingly Remarkable Values (ORV) have be determined. ORV’s and human intrusion infrastructure (houses, docks, bridges, etc.) have been mapped at the Wekiva WSR. Dock density plots and associated images have been incorporated into the ArcGIS maps. Using the technology, “wild”, “scenic” and “recreational” ORV’s can be identified and mapped. The georeferenced video database of the Wild and Scenic River provides a snapshot of the existing ORV conditions that need to be mapped, monitored and managed. The video can be reviewed to detect river condition changes as impacts occur.
The Energy / Water Nexus - Stacy Tellinghuisen, Western Resource Advocatesrshimoda2014
Water Used to Develop Energy
Stacy Tellinghuisen
More water is used to produce electricity than for any other use in the United States. In the arid West, water is consumed to cool down electrical generating plants that burn coal or natural gas, while in the East water withdrawn from rivers circulates through power plants and is then returned to the river at higher temperatures. This presentation will address the pressures that energy production brings to our rivers, especially in light of warming temperatures.
As natural gas production increases in both the West and East, water pumped into the ground for fracking is lost to the system since it is fully consumed. Twenty to fifty acre feet is needed to drill each well, and as thousands of wells are drilled, the impact to local water supplies is growing.
Fortunately, new technologies and conservation practices pose a solution. Water used to produce energy can be saved if cities encourage water conservation (since energy is needed to move water). Renewable energy sources like wind and solar consume very little water. This presentation will address the problems that fossil fuels pose for rivers, and focus on technologies that can solve these problems.
Aligning Watershed and Habitat Protection for Conservation Success in the Rac...rshimoda2014
Lindsay Gardner - Southeast Aquatics Resources Partnershp
Nothing is more important than water for human health and the health of our fish and wildlife resources. Clean water and abundant habitat are critical to functional aquatic ecosystems with healthy populations of fish and wildlife. Successful aquatic resource conservation at the watershed level requires a multipronged approach working with local communities to restore ecologically impacted or impaired streams and put land use/habitat protections in place. The collaborative efforts of the Southeast Watershed Forum (SEWF), Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Georgia Wildlife Resources Division (GWRD), and other key partners in the Raccoon Creek area of the Etowah River Watershed, Georgia, an EPA priority watershed, provide a positive example of this holistic approach to watershed management. Building on the conservation planning, land protection and restoration efforts by TNC on Raccoon Creek, this partnership is successfully working with Paulding County stakeholders to identify conservation priorities and align watershed and conservation planning with county land use planning to ensure long-term benefits for prime habitat and water quality. This work encourages conservation-oriented growth practices and habitat protections to benefit fish and wildlife, like the Cherokee darter, and supports the regional habitat objectives of the SARP-directed Southeast Aquatic Habitat Plan, addressing threats to aquatic resources and key habitat protections. An outstanding example of how on-the-ground restoration of aquatic resources at the local level, the project also addresses national conservation priorities and demonstrates how through community-supported land use quality growth planning it is possible to develop a strategy and stewardship ethic to maintain these resources for generations to come. Contributors: Christine Olsenius, Jane Fowler (SEWF); Scott Robinson, Lindsay Gardner (SARP); Kathleen Owens (TNC).
How to Make A Difference Commenting on an Environmental Impact Statement - Ma...rshimoda2014
Mary O'Brien - Utah Forest Program Director, Grand Canyon Trust
This session focuses on how to make a difference during the all-important scoping comment period of an environmental impact statement process. As well as suggesting significant issues for analysis in the EIS, and providing scientific information for the analysis, consider submitting a full alternative to be analyzed in detail in the EIS. It’s been done with great success, both before and during the scoping period.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Writing Environmental Assessments (...rshimoda2014
Clough, Helen - Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retired
This session follows Part 1 and will continue training on the EA process. Part 2 will address development of alternatives and description of the affected environment. Part 2 will end with a discussion of environmental consequences. Discussion of environmental consequences will carry over into Part 3.
While environmental impact statements (EISs) and environmental assessments (EAs) have been prepared for federal and federally funded actions for over 40 years, developing a reasonable range of alternatives, identifying the affected environment and the actual analysis of the likely environmental effects of a proposed action is often poorly understood.
The presenters will draw upon their over 50 years of experience with NEPA to describe alternatives, the affected environment and impact analysis focused on topics relevant to river management. Examples relevant to both river planning and river management will be explored and critiqued. Resource-specific analysis (for examples, effects on wildlife, effects on recreation, effects on water quality) and cumulative impact analysis (effects of past, present, and “reasonably foreseeable” future actions) will be explored. Sources of additional information and training on the subject will also be shared. Hands-on exercises will help participants expand knowledge and skill in impact assessment.
Traditional Water Rights & Reservations of Water - A River Management Perspec...rshimoda2014
Dave W. Schade - Section Chief, Alaska Department of Natural Resources Mining, Land and Water / Water Resources Section
This presents an overview of the concepts of traditional water rights vs the more recent concept of Reservations of Water with a review of west and east coast issues.
In the current times, many systems have allocated 100 per cent of the water, yet there is a growing recognition that wildlife must have water to survive. In many states, including Alaska, water “rights” can be held which keep the water in the river/lake for wildlife and other purposes. However, that does not remove the conflicts which are already apparent, and at times, conflicts and priorities for the future.
The Public Trust Doctrine, Water Rights and Public Use Liability of Landowner...rshimoda2014
David Schade - Chief, Water Resources Section, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water
Risa Shimoda - The Shimoda Group, LLC
This discussion focuses on the conflicts of traditional water rights and the public trust doctrine of public use of waters.
An overview of a representative sample of different States current status with Public Trust and how that can /is in conflict with traditional water rights is discussed.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
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Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
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2. History
• Events of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s that paved the way for
the passage of the National Environmental Policy Act
• Passed by Congress December 23, 1969
• Signed by Richard Nixon January 1, 1970
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3. NEPA
• Prevent/eliminate damage to environment
• Create/maintain harmony between people &
environment
• Understand ecological systems & natural
resources
• Established Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ)
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4. Basic Mandates of NEPA
• Consider the environment in your decisions
• Improve the environment
• Protect the environment
• Document impacts
• Productive harmony
• Public involvement
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6. Other legal considerations
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Endangered Species Act
• National Historic Preservation Act
• Archeological Resources Protection Act
• Executive Orders 11988, 11990, 12898, and 13045
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7. Hard Look Doctrine
• Assumptions spelled out
• Inconsistencies explained
• Methodologies disclosed
• Contradictory evidence rebutted
• Records referenced solidly grounded in science
• Guesswork eliminated
• Conclusions supported in a manner capable of judicial
understanding
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8. Major federal actions
• New and continuing:
• Activities
• Funding
• Permits
• Categories:
• Plans
• Policies
• Programs
• Projects
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9. Significance
• Context:
• Society as a whole
• Regional
• Local
• Intensity:
• Severity of impacts
• Degree of controversy
• Uncertainty of impacts
• Cumulative impacts
• Cultural resources, endangered species, wild rivers,
etc.
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10. Proposed Federal
Action
Categorical Exclusion
Exists, and No
Extraordinary
Circumstances
Present
Internal Scoping
No Significant
Environmental Effects
Significant
Environmental Effects
NEPA Decision Making
Notice of Intent
(NOI)
Environmental
Assessment
Public Scoping*
Significance of
Environmental Effects
Uncertain
Categorically
Excluded from
Further
Documentation
Environmental
Action Statement
(EAS)**
Public
Scoping
Draft Environmental
Impact Statement
Final EIS
Record of
Decision (ROD)
* Public scoping for an EA is optional under 40 CFR 1500 et seq., but public involvement required under
DOI NEPA regs., 43 CFR 46.305.
** Individual programs (e.g., WSFR, ES for HCPs, Partners Program) may require use of other forms
***FONSI is the FWS decision document for an EA, but not considered as such under NEPA regulations
Implementation
NOA &
Comment Period
NOA &
Waiting Period
Finding of No
Significant Impact
(FONSI)***
Significant
Impacts
No Significant
Impacts
Optional
Public Scoping
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11. Develop a
proposal with
specific
objectives
identify the
environmental
issues and
other decision-
making factors
Develop
alternatives
that meet
objectives and
address issues
Establish
methodologies
for analyzing
projected
effects
Evaluate the
action
alternatives
against the
criteria and the
no-action
alternative
Select the
alternative
that best
meets the
objectives and
satisfies
criteria
Document and
implement the
decision and
monitor
performance
Monitor and
evaluate
decisions,
actions, and
directions
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13. Categorical Exclusions
(CE, CATEX)
• A proposed action qualifies for a CATEX:
• When the action would not individually or cumulatively cause a
significant impact on the human environment.
• Matches a category in the Agency’s list of CATEXs in their
published NEPA Regulations.
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14. Environmental Assessment
(EA)
• Not eligible for a categorical exclusion
• The proposed action probably would not cause significant,
adverse environmental effects
• Finding of No Significant Effect
(FONSI)
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15. Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS)
• Proposed action does not qualify for categorical exclusion or
Finding of No Significant Impact
• Proposed action might cause significant adverse effects to the
environment
• Might have substantial environmental controversy or
significance or nature of the environmental effects of the
proposed action
• Record of Decision (ROD)
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16. NEPA
• 3 Primary Functions of NEPA Documents:
• Provide sufficient information to the decision-maker to make
an informed decision
• Provide that procedural requirements of NEPA have been
followed and completed
• Inform the interested public
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17. Interdisciplinary Teams
• The interdisciplinary team consists of:
• Leader
• Core team members
• Extended team members
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19. Suggested Content of an EA
• Cover sheet
• Summary
• Table of Contents
• Purpose of and need for action
• Alternatives including the proposed action
• Affected environment
• Environmental consequences
• List of preparers
• List of Agencies, Organizations, and persons to whom copies of
the document are sent
• Appendices
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20. Defining Your Problem (Need) Traps
People are convinced that
they know what is supposed
to be done, so they don’t
think there is any reason to
take time clarifying the
problem.
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22. Chapter 1 Purpose and Need
• Purpose and Need for the Action
• Explain who wants to do what and where and when they want
to do it (background).
• Agency versus applicant
• Describe the need for the action (i.e., Why this action is
important). If the need is related to your agency’s mandates
give the source.
• Lists the project’s purpose (goals or objectives ). What does
the agency hope to achieve and how will it be measured
(quantify).
• Selection criteria for reasonable alternatives.
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23. Chapter 1 Purpose and Need
• Identifies the laws, regulations, or other EISs/EAs that
influence the scope of this EIS/EA. Include a list of Federal,
state, or local permits, licenses, or other consultation
requirements.
• Summarizes the decision(s) to be made.
• Summarizes the scoping/public involvement process, and lists
the relevant issues/resources to be analyzed and those
dismissed from further analysis.
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24. Chapter 1 Purpose and Need
• Compare the desired condition against the existing condition
and ask yourself:
• What is the disparity between them?
• Is there a need for change?
• Should an action be taken?
• If so, what types of action(s) would help in the solving the
problem(s) between desired conditions
and existing conditions?
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25. Chapter 1 Purpose and Need
• Problem Framing—What is the Problem?
• You don’t want to define the
problem too widely
• You don’t want to define the problem
too narrowly
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26. Exercise 1
• Review EA ~ Chapter 1
• Discuss as a group the strengths and weaknesses of the
purpose and need statement for the project:
• Who was proposing what, where, and when
• Why the action was being proposed/the need
• List of objectives with measurable outputs
• Other relevant laws, policies and documents and any potential
Federal, State and/or local consultation requirements
• Summary of decisions to be made
• Summary of scoping: who was contacted, what were the relevant
issues identified
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27. Scoping and Public
Involvement
• Scope
• Scoping
• Public Involvement
• Public includes all groups or
individuals outside your agency
• Organize all information/comments received from the public
in your administrative file
• Respond to all comments in your document
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28. Scoping and Public
Involvement
• Identify and talk with all Federal, State, local agencies, and
other affected/interested public
• Consult with Indian Tribes – government to government
consultation
• Identify and talk within your agency – leadership; other
divisions
• Identify all mandatory review and consultation requirements
• Identify all NEPA and related documents that already address
any aspect or are related to the proposal
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29. Scoping and Public
Involvement
• Identify all relevant issues/resources to be analyzed in-depth
and eliminate issues not relevant
• Define the scope of the environmental analysis in terms of
actions, impacts, and alternatives
• Describe the actions of the Alternatives ~ No Action and all
action Alternatives
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30. Scoping and Public
Involvement
• Considerations for Public Involvement:
• Who will be interested in or affected by the action?
• Who has the information and expertise needed for the analysis?
• What information do you need from each person, agency, or
organization on your list?
• How do you involve the public so you can get the information you
need, inform them of what you are doing, and solicit their input?
• At what point in the NEPA process do you ask for the
information?
• Public involvement needs to be early, frequent,
representative, and taken seriously
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31. Response to Comments
• Develop a procedure for handling comments
• Appoint someone on the team to screen all comments for
substantive points
• Keep a clean copy of all comments and letters received
• Consolidate duplicate comments
• Always respond with substance - no matter how far out you
may feel the comment is 31
32. Exercise 2
• Review the scoping letter - identify key points that you should
include in your analysis
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33. . . . After careful review, we have the following requests of the
Controlling Agencies:
A. An established noxious weed control plan needs to be
implemented and monitored for effectiveness on a regular
basis.
B. Spring Hollow, the Teton Dam Site, and the Felt Power Plant
Access currently need physical improvements, in addition, is
the need for ongoing maintenance to insure safe and
efficient public access.
C. If public improvements are needed in and around the Teton
River Canyon, and these improvements require
access/usage via Teton Country Roads, we ask that our
office be both notified and included in the planning process.
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34. Summary & Review
• Basic mandates
• Procedural requirements
• Significance
• Documents
• Interdisciplinary teams
• Reducing paperwork
• Purpose and need
• Scoping and public involvement
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