The Nicola Water Use Management Plan (Nicola WUMP) was created by a multi-stakeholder committee to guide the sustainable use of water resources in the Nicola watershed. The plan includes 37 recommendations in 8 areas such as planning, conservation, regulation, and water quality. It also identifies guiding principles for water management such as recognizing water as a precious resource and promoting conservation. Community feedback is sought on the draft 76-page plan before submitting it to the government.
The document summarizes the water supply challenges facing San Diego County and the Water Authority's efforts to address them. It notes that San Diego County now imports over 80% of its water supply due to population growth outpacing local supplies. Major reservoirs have been drawn down during the recent droughts, and regulatory restrictions are limiting imports. The Water Authority is working to diversify supplies through conservation, recycled water, desalination, and transfers to make the region more drought-proof.
This short document discusses rings that are inspired by love. It provides the name of a design company, Owen Sweet Design, located in Redington Beach, Florida, along with their phone number and website.
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) operates two wastewater treatment plants, Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach, that collectively treat 221 million gallons of wastewater per day from 21 cities and special districts in central and northwest Orange County. OCSD releases the treated water into the ocean through a 5-mile offshore pipeline with an emergency 1-mile pipeline, both of which have marine life living along them. OCSD also generates biosolids and energy from the treatment process and conducts ocean monitoring programs.
The document discusses several ongoing salmon recovery efforts in the Nisqually watershed:
1) Phase III of the Ohop Valley restoration project has begun, continuing efforts to restore habitat for threatened Chinook, Coho, and steelhead salmon. Monitoring of Phases I and II shows native vegetation is establishing well.
2) Research on the Nisqually River estuary restoration found that restoring tidal flow is rapidly improving feeding and growth opportunities for juvenile Chinook salmon, though some attributes will take longer to achieve natural conditions.
3) A study placed identifying tags in over 800 juvenile Coho salmon to reveal preliminary results about their survival and migration in local creeks.
The Yil-Me-Hu, the salmon recovery newsletter of the Nisqually Watershed, is produced annually by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council.
This document summarizes a study that tracked the origins of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Nisqually River estuary using coded wire tags. The study found that most fish caught came from local Nisqually River hatcheries, but fish also originated from hatcheries in the Green, Puyallup, and Skykomish Rivers. The tagging data provides insights into the fish's migration patterns and survival rates, helping managers evaluate hatchery programs and protect wild salmon populations.
This article discusses the important role that volunteers play in restoring habitat in the Nisqually Watershed. It notes that volunteers dedicate significant time and effort to activities like planting trees, removing invasive plants, monitoring fish and wildlife, and educating the community. Specifically, it highlights that over 700 adults and 2,200 students have contributed over 6,000 hours to restoration plantings in the Ohop Valley. Volunteers also conduct long-term water quality and salmon monitoring efforts. The article promotes upcoming volunteer opportunities in the watershed.
The Nicola Water Use Management Plan (Nicola WUMP) was created by a multi-stakeholder committee to guide the sustainable use of water resources in the Nicola watershed. The plan includes 37 recommendations in 8 areas such as planning, conservation, regulation, and water quality. It also identifies guiding principles for water management such as recognizing water as a precious resource and promoting conservation. Community feedback is sought on the draft 76-page plan before submitting it to the government.
The document summarizes the water supply challenges facing San Diego County and the Water Authority's efforts to address them. It notes that San Diego County now imports over 80% of its water supply due to population growth outpacing local supplies. Major reservoirs have been drawn down during the recent droughts, and regulatory restrictions are limiting imports. The Water Authority is working to diversify supplies through conservation, recycled water, desalination, and transfers to make the region more drought-proof.
This short document discusses rings that are inspired by love. It provides the name of a design company, Owen Sweet Design, located in Redington Beach, Florida, along with their phone number and website.
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) operates two wastewater treatment plants, Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach, that collectively treat 221 million gallons of wastewater per day from 21 cities and special districts in central and northwest Orange County. OCSD releases the treated water into the ocean through a 5-mile offshore pipeline with an emergency 1-mile pipeline, both of which have marine life living along them. OCSD also generates biosolids and energy from the treatment process and conducts ocean monitoring programs.
The document discusses several ongoing salmon recovery efforts in the Nisqually watershed:
1) Phase III of the Ohop Valley restoration project has begun, continuing efforts to restore habitat for threatened Chinook, Coho, and steelhead salmon. Monitoring of Phases I and II shows native vegetation is establishing well.
2) Research on the Nisqually River estuary restoration found that restoring tidal flow is rapidly improving feeding and growth opportunities for juvenile Chinook salmon, though some attributes will take longer to achieve natural conditions.
3) A study placed identifying tags in over 800 juvenile Coho salmon to reveal preliminary results about their survival and migration in local creeks.
The Yil-Me-Hu, the salmon recovery newsletter of the Nisqually Watershed, is produced annually by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council.
This document summarizes a study that tracked the origins of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Nisqually River estuary using coded wire tags. The study found that most fish caught came from local Nisqually River hatcheries, but fish also originated from hatcheries in the Green, Puyallup, and Skykomish Rivers. The tagging data provides insights into the fish's migration patterns and survival rates, helping managers evaluate hatchery programs and protect wild salmon populations.
This article discusses the important role that volunteers play in restoring habitat in the Nisqually Watershed. It notes that volunteers dedicate significant time and effort to activities like planting trees, removing invasive plants, monitoring fish and wildlife, and educating the community. Specifically, it highlights that over 700 adults and 2,200 students have contributed over 6,000 hours to restoration plantings in the Ohop Valley. Volunteers also conduct long-term water quality and salmon monitoring efforts. The article promotes upcoming volunteer opportunities in the watershed.
Great Passage Storm Sewer Improvement ProjectFairfax County
This project improved drainage and reduced flood potential in a Fairfax County community. It installed a headwall, yard inlet, and pedestrian bridge with handrails to increase water flow into the storm sewer system. The project cleared land, excavated, installed structures, widened a swale, added landscaping and restored the site with native plants. It was completed in May 2014 by a project team from the county's Maintenance and Stormwater Management and Utilities Design and Construction divisions.
Storm drain markers were installed in downtown Monroe, NC by students to educate the public that drains empty into local waterways and not treatment plants. Students learned about protecting water quality while helping beautify their community through this project. The city of Monroe thanks the participating students and supervising parents for their work in storm drain marking.
The document summarizes a project to evaluate the sanitary and storm sewer systems in the Bennett Area of Toledo, Ohio. The project aims to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, reduce basement backups, and maintain sewer infrastructure. It will involve flow monitoring, inspecting sewer structures, smoke and dye testing, sump pump monitoring, CCTV of sewers, hydraulic modeling, and recommendations for improvements. Public meetings are being held to inform residents and get feedback through questionnaires. Work may occur on public and private property.
The document provides an overview of electricity transmission in India. It discusses the country's existing transmission network and capacity. It also outlines plans to strengthen the network through 2022 by adding high voltage 765kV and HVDC transmission lines to integrate new generation projects and meet rapidly growing demand. Key issues in network development include right of way, environmental protection, and minimizing transmission losses over long distances.
Power sector – Transmission and DistributionR Rohit Amalan
A Comparison between top MNCs in Power Sector( Transmission and Distribution). The MNCs compared are ABB, Areva, ALSTOM, Schneider Electric and General Electric Energy.
This document provides an overview of storm sewer and culvert solutions presented in a webinar by Armtec Infrastructure Inc. It discusses flexible pipe materials like corrugated HDPE and steel-reinforced HDPE pipes. HDPE pipes are lightweight with uniform pressure distribution and lower bearing pressure than rigid pipes. Corrugated steel pipes discussed include helical-locked Hel-Cor pipes and spiral-ribbed Ultra-Flo pipes available in various diameters, thicknesses, and coatings. The document also outlines Armtec as a provider of drainage engineering support and design-build services for infrastructure projects.
Este documento presenta el Plan Parcial de Desarrollo Urbano del Distrito Urbano 10 en Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. El plan evalúa las condiciones actuales del área de estudio, incluyendo factores físicos, socioeconómicos y legales. Propone una estrategia de desarrollo urbano que incluye la clasificación de áreas, zonificación secundaria, y acciones de conservación, mejoramiento y crecimiento. El objetivo general es regular el desarrollo urbano del distrito de acuerdo a la normativ
TMSAMS-Final Public Meeting Presentation: 10-4-2011Fairfax County
The document summarizes the Tysons Metrorail Station Access Management Study (TMSAMS) which was initiated in 2009 to identify and prioritize improvements to access the four metro stations in Tysons Corner via bus, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. Through an advisory group and extensive public outreach, the study identified top priority locations for sidewalk, crosswalk, trail, and bicycle facility improvements to better connect the surrounding areas to the metro stations.
Clogged storm drains are contributing to street flooding in Miami BeachVolunteerCleanup.Org
Weekly trash cleanups in the canal led to a significant discovery - Clogged Storm Drains are contributing to street flooding in Miami Beach. Trash comes from the street level into storm drains. Trash that makes it past ‘traps’ discharge to the waterway and clog the outlet.
4 Simple Solutions :
1) Reduce litter with proper placement of trash cans - “can on every corner”
2) Street level gratings that keep material from going into the drains, while allowing full flow of storm water. Watch in action : http://youtu.be/ezdqgPX8AWw
3) Better cleaning schedule of existing storm drain traps/interceptors (which catch debris)
4) ‘Catch bin’ at the water output (flexible net style)
The document discusses various structural and non-structural stormwater best management practices (BMPs). It describes structural BMPs like biofilters, detention basins, infiltration trenches, media filters, porous pavement, retention ponds, wetland basins, and hydrodynamic devices. It also discusses non-structural BMPs that focus on public education, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff control, and pollution prevention through activities like proper waste disposal and landscape management.
In 2014 Todd Wacome delivered this presentation at the Portland Oregon StormCon. The talk focused around stormwater treatment issues and the unveiling of novel approach to stormwater filtration at the catch basin level.
Marketing Public Health Through Social MediaAngela Connor
The document discusses using social media to promote public health. It notes that over 65% of adult internet users use social media, as do 80% of teens. Social media can help public health organizations achieve goals like behavior change, raising awareness, and educating on unknown topics. The document provides tips for social media success, including listening to audiences, finding the right audiences, engaging audiences through education and real dialogue, and using visual content and advertising. Examples are given of organizations successfully using social media for public health purposes.
San Elijo Hills Drainage Diversion storm drain line ‘n’ 1talerco
A fire hydrant was knocked over, spilling over 90,000 gallons of water into a storm drain line over 21 minutes. This caused erosion and transported sediment and rocks downstream. Photos show the progression of erosion over time from the initial incident and subsequent rains, including a boulder being toppled over. The temporary fix of adding rocks to an eroded area was deemed insufficient and exposed more land to erosion.
Lecture notes of Environmental Engineering-II as per Solapur university syllabus of TE CIVIL.
Prepared by
Prof S S Jahagirdar,
Associate Professor,
N K Orchid college of Engg and Technology,
Solapur
Evolution of transmission sector in India, Regional and National Grid, Market structure, Transmission & Substation capacity, Distribution system in India
The document summarizes a case study of the SMART Tunnel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 9.7km stormwater and motorway tunnel project was a joint venture that cost RM1887 million. The tunnel diverts large volumes of flood water via holding ponds and a bypass tunnel to reduce flooding in the city center and traffic congestion. It has advanced features like automated flood gates, air quality monitoring, emergency vehicles, and operates in different modes depending on rainfall levels to control stormwater flow and manage traffic.
The document describes Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on New Orleans in 2005. It provides background on New Orleans, details the path and intensity of Hurricane Katrina, and examines the severe economic, social, environmental, and demographic effects of the storm and subsequent flooding. Response efforts including search and rescue operations, sheltering of displaced residents, and proposals for rebuilding and strengthening flood protections in New Orleans are also summarized.
1. Executivesummary
Company Description:
Fideicomiso “Caldén I” is an Argentinean REIT registered with the sole purpose of developing a private thermal spa condominium. All funding comes from direct investment in a specific apartment or fractional product.
All funds enter into a situation of absolute security. No authority can access any assets belonging to a REIT. An Argentinean REIT is a “Legal Safe”.
Overview:
Our product consists in a premium property geared to relax & health tourism.
22 apartments, private terraces and private parking, complete with a local gourmet coffee store –Café Martinez-, a private Thalassotherapy Spa –Mar De Vida, Thalasso Spa- and two thermal pools, one with fresh water and the other one with hypersaline highly mineralized water, both under a premium retractable UV filtering clear roof . Our spa will be the first in Argentina to undertake the certification program from the “Universidad Complutense de Madrid”, program of medical hydrology.
2. MarketAnalysis
Our Market
The town of Carhué is located 300 miles from Buenos Aires and lies on the shores of a unique hypersaline lake, known as “Lago Epecuén”. This lake is similar in all characteristics to the world famous “Dead Sea”.
From the time of the “Mapuche Indians” it was known for the healing properties of its muds and waters. For that reason a great resort town “Villa Epecuén” grew to accommodate up to 7000 travelers, in search of health and relax at the salty shores of the lake.
The beach resort of “Villa Epecuén” was a suburb 2 miles away from the city of Carhué, also at the shores of the lake.
In 1985 due to the unfinished construction of an overflow relief channel, “Canal Ameghino” coupled with unexpected unseasonal rains, a great flood overtook the lake and “Villa Epecuén”. The flood never affected the city of Carhué because Even do all construction was finished that same year; it was too late for Epecuén. For 26 years the lake and its waters remained under a layer of fresh water. During 2012 the mineral concentration and salinity returned to its original levels. Now is the time to rebuild.
Up to 1985 “Villa Epecuén” attracted over 100.000 tourists per year.
In order to provide transportation from Buenos Aires to the lake, a dedicated railway line was built. At that time Argentina had a population of 28,000,000, today’s number is 40,000,000, 30% increase in population.
The Dead Sea attracts over 2,000,000 tourists per year roughly one million flock to the Israeli shore and another million to the Jordanian shore.
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Western Europe provides 75% of that volume. Given the unstable political situation of the Middle East, our product becomes a very viable alternative.
The total price of a weekly tourist package from Madrid to the Dead Sea averages on € 1,500 Euro (U$S 1,900). For a similar price we will provide a safer more exotic destination with the same type of “Spa Treatments”.
Great Passage Storm Sewer Improvement ProjectFairfax County
This project improved drainage and reduced flood potential in a Fairfax County community. It installed a headwall, yard inlet, and pedestrian bridge with handrails to increase water flow into the storm sewer system. The project cleared land, excavated, installed structures, widened a swale, added landscaping and restored the site with native plants. It was completed in May 2014 by a project team from the county's Maintenance and Stormwater Management and Utilities Design and Construction divisions.
Storm drain markers were installed in downtown Monroe, NC by students to educate the public that drains empty into local waterways and not treatment plants. Students learned about protecting water quality while helping beautify their community through this project. The city of Monroe thanks the participating students and supervising parents for their work in storm drain marking.
The document summarizes a project to evaluate the sanitary and storm sewer systems in the Bennett Area of Toledo, Ohio. The project aims to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, reduce basement backups, and maintain sewer infrastructure. It will involve flow monitoring, inspecting sewer structures, smoke and dye testing, sump pump monitoring, CCTV of sewers, hydraulic modeling, and recommendations for improvements. Public meetings are being held to inform residents and get feedback through questionnaires. Work may occur on public and private property.
The document provides an overview of electricity transmission in India. It discusses the country's existing transmission network and capacity. It also outlines plans to strengthen the network through 2022 by adding high voltage 765kV and HVDC transmission lines to integrate new generation projects and meet rapidly growing demand. Key issues in network development include right of way, environmental protection, and minimizing transmission losses over long distances.
Power sector – Transmission and DistributionR Rohit Amalan
A Comparison between top MNCs in Power Sector( Transmission and Distribution). The MNCs compared are ABB, Areva, ALSTOM, Schneider Electric and General Electric Energy.
This document provides an overview of storm sewer and culvert solutions presented in a webinar by Armtec Infrastructure Inc. It discusses flexible pipe materials like corrugated HDPE and steel-reinforced HDPE pipes. HDPE pipes are lightweight with uniform pressure distribution and lower bearing pressure than rigid pipes. Corrugated steel pipes discussed include helical-locked Hel-Cor pipes and spiral-ribbed Ultra-Flo pipes available in various diameters, thicknesses, and coatings. The document also outlines Armtec as a provider of drainage engineering support and design-build services for infrastructure projects.
Este documento presenta el Plan Parcial de Desarrollo Urbano del Distrito Urbano 10 en Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. El plan evalúa las condiciones actuales del área de estudio, incluyendo factores físicos, socioeconómicos y legales. Propone una estrategia de desarrollo urbano que incluye la clasificación de áreas, zonificación secundaria, y acciones de conservación, mejoramiento y crecimiento. El objetivo general es regular el desarrollo urbano del distrito de acuerdo a la normativ
TMSAMS-Final Public Meeting Presentation: 10-4-2011Fairfax County
The document summarizes the Tysons Metrorail Station Access Management Study (TMSAMS) which was initiated in 2009 to identify and prioritize improvements to access the four metro stations in Tysons Corner via bus, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. Through an advisory group and extensive public outreach, the study identified top priority locations for sidewalk, crosswalk, trail, and bicycle facility improvements to better connect the surrounding areas to the metro stations.
Clogged storm drains are contributing to street flooding in Miami BeachVolunteerCleanup.Org
Weekly trash cleanups in the canal led to a significant discovery - Clogged Storm Drains are contributing to street flooding in Miami Beach. Trash comes from the street level into storm drains. Trash that makes it past ‘traps’ discharge to the waterway and clog the outlet.
4 Simple Solutions :
1) Reduce litter with proper placement of trash cans - “can on every corner”
2) Street level gratings that keep material from going into the drains, while allowing full flow of storm water. Watch in action : http://youtu.be/ezdqgPX8AWw
3) Better cleaning schedule of existing storm drain traps/interceptors (which catch debris)
4) ‘Catch bin’ at the water output (flexible net style)
The document discusses various structural and non-structural stormwater best management practices (BMPs). It describes structural BMPs like biofilters, detention basins, infiltration trenches, media filters, porous pavement, retention ponds, wetland basins, and hydrodynamic devices. It also discusses non-structural BMPs that focus on public education, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site runoff control, and pollution prevention through activities like proper waste disposal and landscape management.
In 2014 Todd Wacome delivered this presentation at the Portland Oregon StormCon. The talk focused around stormwater treatment issues and the unveiling of novel approach to stormwater filtration at the catch basin level.
Marketing Public Health Through Social MediaAngela Connor
The document discusses using social media to promote public health. It notes that over 65% of adult internet users use social media, as do 80% of teens. Social media can help public health organizations achieve goals like behavior change, raising awareness, and educating on unknown topics. The document provides tips for social media success, including listening to audiences, finding the right audiences, engaging audiences through education and real dialogue, and using visual content and advertising. Examples are given of organizations successfully using social media for public health purposes.
San Elijo Hills Drainage Diversion storm drain line ‘n’ 1talerco
A fire hydrant was knocked over, spilling over 90,000 gallons of water into a storm drain line over 21 minutes. This caused erosion and transported sediment and rocks downstream. Photos show the progression of erosion over time from the initial incident and subsequent rains, including a boulder being toppled over. The temporary fix of adding rocks to an eroded area was deemed insufficient and exposed more land to erosion.
Lecture notes of Environmental Engineering-II as per Solapur university syllabus of TE CIVIL.
Prepared by
Prof S S Jahagirdar,
Associate Professor,
N K Orchid college of Engg and Technology,
Solapur
Evolution of transmission sector in India, Regional and National Grid, Market structure, Transmission & Substation capacity, Distribution system in India
The document summarizes a case study of the SMART Tunnel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The 9.7km stormwater and motorway tunnel project was a joint venture that cost RM1887 million. The tunnel diverts large volumes of flood water via holding ponds and a bypass tunnel to reduce flooding in the city center and traffic congestion. It has advanced features like automated flood gates, air quality monitoring, emergency vehicles, and operates in different modes depending on rainfall levels to control stormwater flow and manage traffic.
The document describes Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on New Orleans in 2005. It provides background on New Orleans, details the path and intensity of Hurricane Katrina, and examines the severe economic, social, environmental, and demographic effects of the storm and subsequent flooding. Response efforts including search and rescue operations, sheltering of displaced residents, and proposals for rebuilding and strengthening flood protections in New Orleans are also summarized.
1. Executivesummary
Company Description:
Fideicomiso “Caldén I” is an Argentinean REIT registered with the sole purpose of developing a private thermal spa condominium. All funding comes from direct investment in a specific apartment or fractional product.
All funds enter into a situation of absolute security. No authority can access any assets belonging to a REIT. An Argentinean REIT is a “Legal Safe”.
Overview:
Our product consists in a premium property geared to relax & health tourism.
22 apartments, private terraces and private parking, complete with a local gourmet coffee store –Café Martinez-, a private Thalassotherapy Spa –Mar De Vida, Thalasso Spa- and two thermal pools, one with fresh water and the other one with hypersaline highly mineralized water, both under a premium retractable UV filtering clear roof . Our spa will be the first in Argentina to undertake the certification program from the “Universidad Complutense de Madrid”, program of medical hydrology.
2. MarketAnalysis
Our Market
The town of Carhué is located 300 miles from Buenos Aires and lies on the shores of a unique hypersaline lake, known as “Lago Epecuén”. This lake is similar in all characteristics to the world famous “Dead Sea”.
From the time of the “Mapuche Indians” it was known for the healing properties of its muds and waters. For that reason a great resort town “Villa Epecuén” grew to accommodate up to 7000 travelers, in search of health and relax at the salty shores of the lake.
The beach resort of “Villa Epecuén” was a suburb 2 miles away from the city of Carhué, also at the shores of the lake.
In 1985 due to the unfinished construction of an overflow relief channel, “Canal Ameghino” coupled with unexpected unseasonal rains, a great flood overtook the lake and “Villa Epecuén”. The flood never affected the city of Carhué because Even do all construction was finished that same year; it was too late for Epecuén. For 26 years the lake and its waters remained under a layer of fresh water. During 2012 the mineral concentration and salinity returned to its original levels. Now is the time to rebuild.
Up to 1985 “Villa Epecuén” attracted over 100.000 tourists per year.
In order to provide transportation from Buenos Aires to the lake, a dedicated railway line was built. At that time Argentina had a population of 28,000,000, today’s number is 40,000,000, 30% increase in population.
The Dead Sea attracts over 2,000,000 tourists per year roughly one million flock to the Israeli shore and another million to the Jordanian shore.
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Western Europe provides 75% of that volume. Given the unstable political situation of the Middle East, our product becomes a very viable alternative.
The total price of a weekly tourist package from Madrid to the Dead Sea averages on € 1,500 Euro (U$S 1,900). For a similar price we will provide a safer more exotic destination with the same type of “Spa Treatments”.
The document discusses a proposal to reauthorize a 1/2 cent sales tax in San Angelo, Texas to fund various community projects over 20 years. If approved, the $93 million would be allocated to water supply projects, community improvement projects like parks and sports facilities, and economic development. It summarizes accomplishments from the previous sales tax including dredging of Lake Nasworthy and outlines proposed projects and their estimated funding levels.
Presentation by Tomas Rodriguez, Chair of the Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group (Region M), at the 2016 SWIFT Funding Workshop in Weslaco, Texas.
The Future of desalination in Latin America GWI- Chile- ACCIONA Aguaacciona
José Diaz Caneja, General Director of ACCIONA Agua & José Gonzalez Construction Director for CAP , presented during the Global Water Intelligence Summit in Athens: "The Future of desalination in Latin America & the application of desalination technologies to feed mining operations – The Chilean Example".
The Artibonite River basin provides vital environmental services to over 4.5 million people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic across an area of over 9,300 square kilometers. There are opportunities for increased irrigation, small-scale hydroelectric power, and underutilized land could be improved. Technologies to monitor land use change, water quality and quantity, and other indicators were developed through binational cooperation. National sectors in both countries worked together on joint fact-finding missions to identify priority areas for infrastructure improvements, erosion control, reforestation, and other actions to balance development and environmental protection in the watershed. Continued binational coordination is needed to support watershed councils and complete projects that provide long-term sustainability for the
This document summarizes the history of mining and development activities around the Huerta de Las Pilas Lagoon in Algeciras, Spain. It discusses three periods of mineral extraction in the 1980s and 2000s that impacted the lagoon. Local citizens groups protested subsequent attempts to urbanize the area, arguing the projects lacked proper environmental oversight and threatened the local aquifer, wetlands, and migratory bird populations. They appealed to various Spanish and European authorities and commissions to protect the lagoon but faced resistance from developers and a lack of meaningful response from officials.
This document discusses the economic perspective of marine biodiversity from the perspective of Nuno Gaspar de Oliveira, a researcher at CIGEST. It provides information on CIGEST's work in developing sustainability projects and training. It then discusses the economic value of marine biodiversity and ecosystem services through examples involving wetlands, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection. Risks to biodiversity from economic activities like fishing and oil/gas exploration are also examined.
The document provides an overview map of Montego Bay, Jamaica showing various existing land uses and infrastructure. It then discusses several key events that have impacted the coastal ecosystem of Montego Bay over the past 500 years, including development projects in the 1960s-1970s that filled in mangroves and reclaimed waterfront areas. The 800-acre master plan aims to increase coastal resiliency through a system of green and blue infrastructure while also introducing new public spaces and cultural hubs. The design targets various user groups and focuses on human-nature interactions and environmental education.
The documents discuss several proposals to address water scarcity issues through large-scale inter-basin water transfer projects:
1) One proposal is to transfer water from the James Bay Water Basin in Canada to the drought-stricken central U.S., as it is one of the only basins in North America with surplus water.
2) Other proposals include transferring water from rivers in Canada like the Ottawa River to the Great Lakes, using a new Helical Unique Generation (HUG) siphon system that could also generate clean electricity.
3) The HUG siphon system would be more sustainable than other options like digging a large canal, as it could transfer water underground with less environmental disruption.
1. The Cape Town water crisis was caused by three consecutive years of below average rainfall that depleted water supplies. Day Zero, when most taps would be shut off, was avoided through aggressive water restrictions and augmentation efforts.
2. Social media played a large role in spreading information about water conservation and influencing behavior. While wealthier residents were largely unaffected, the crisis exacerbated inequality and poverty issues.
3. Both negative and positive economic impacts resulted, including job losses in agriculture and water-dependent industries but growth in water technology and conservation sectors. There were also environmental concerns about some augmentation methods and their impact on fragile ecosystems.
This document discusses water resources and governance in the Canary and Balearic Islands of Spain. It provides the following key points:
1) The Canary and Balearic Islands are highly dependent on groundwater for water supply due to low rainfall, volcanic terrain with high permeability, and seasonal tourism demands.
2) Both island groups face increasing water demands, seasonal shortages, conflicts over resources, aquifer overexploitation, and water quality issues like salinization.
3) Water governance involves various levels, from the national ministry to autonomous and island boards, and frameworks for public participation. Major efforts are underway to improve integrated water resource management through infrastructure projects, legislation, and conservation strategies.
Potential & experience of dams in ethiopiaFeteneBefekadu
This document provides an overview of dams in Ethiopia, including:
1) Ethiopia has significant water resources potential but development has been low, with less than 10% of irrigation and hydropower potential developed.
2) There are over 50 large dams existing in Ethiopia, which were built mainly for hydropower, irrigation, and water supply. However, many microdams experience problems like seepage, sedimentation, and structural failures.
3) Several large dams are under construction, including Gibe III, the largest, which will provide 1870 MW of hydropower once completed.
4) While dams provide benefits, they can also negatively impact the environment through issues like reservoir sedimentation reducing storage
The document provides information about World Water Day, which is celebrated annually on March 22nd to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water. It discusses the current issues around global water scarcity, highlighting that over 1 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. 21 ways to conserve water at home are suggested, such as taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, and using water-wise plants in landscaping. The document also examines past water conflicts and predicts increased tensions over water resources in the future if issues of scarcity, pollution, and sustainability are not adequately addressed.
The document describes devastating flooding that occurred in Boscastle, UK in August 2004. Over 200mm of rain fell in 4 hours, with 90mm falling in one hour. This caused two rivers to burst their banks, sending a 3m high wall of water through the village. The flash flooding destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure. Emergency services conducted a major rescue operation to evacuate stranded residents. Long-term impacts included extensive property damage, economic losses from disrupted tourism, and environmental impacts. The response involved emergency evacuations, followed by a £4.5 million flood defense scheme to mitigate future flooding.
This document summarizes the environmental restoration project of the Canal del Dique system in Colombia. It discusses:
1) The historical changes to the canal that degraded the environment, including a 2010 flood that inundated 35,000 hectares.
2) The analyses conducted as part of the project, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to understand flood risks and evaluate solutions.
3) The three alternatives considered to regulate water flow, including one selected that uses two control structures to manage water levels and flow into the delta.
HUG Siphon System
• The water level behind the Otto Holden Hydro Dam on the Ottawa River can be maintained at 179.5 m above sea level, while the water level in Lake Huron is 176.5 m. This difference of 3 m is the basis of water transfer through a HUG Siphon System for 171 km.
• The HUG Siphon system can be buried under any populated built up areas. HUG can also be raised to189.5 m above sea level.
• It will be difficult to say NO to Water Export Revenue of $433 Million/year at the auction price of $0.13/ m3s for 135 m3
• Each of the 150 million people whose needs could be served by the project would pay the reasonable rate of $50 per year. In this case, annual income from the exports would be $7.5 billion.
• The total initial cost of this mega project is $347.5 + $232.25 = $580 million.
• HUG has a potential of Hydro Revenue of $210 Million/yr (11 kW/m2)
• HUG has a potential of Water Export Revenue of 56 m3s@auction price of $0.13/ m3s of $180 Million/yr / HUG System
• Water Export Revenue of 2000 m3s = $6.4 Billion/yr for 35 HUG Siphon Systems
• Return on Investment : $180 +$210 / $580 million = 67%/yr for 1 HUG System.
• An alternative desalination plant (1.2 m3s) is twice the price, because it is energy intensive and it incurs high-pollution costs that could escalate as energy price increase.
• Nine bodies of 265 m3s water share the same environment: only a distance of 1.5 m to 12 km apart, which can be diverted to Lake Superior.
Oyster castle addition at bennett's pointMadisonSocha
This document describes a study examining river bank erosion at Bennett's Point, South Carolina. Boats ignoring no-wake zones were throwing large wakes that were slowly eroding the river banks and destroying marsh grass. To address this, the author constructed a 100-foot long pyramid-shaped wall of oyster castles to block boat wakes. Over three years, the bank behind the wall built up sediment and grass regrew, demonstrating the effectiveness of oyster castles in preventing erosion from boat wakes. The author also used two models, WEPP and the soil loss equation, to show that observed erosion exceeded natural levels, proving it was caused by human activity from boats.
This document discusses how wetlands can help reduce Canada's municipal infrastructure deficit by improving water quality and reducing flooding risks. It notes that 70-90% of prairie wetlands have been drained, contributing to problems like algae blooms that strain aging water infrastructure. Wetlands naturally filter and clean water by capturing nutrients and sediment. The document argues that municipal leaders should advocate more for wetland protection through regulations and compensation programs that offset costs to farmers, and also raise public awareness of wetlands' benefits to gain broader political support. Protecting and restoring wetlands could help lower infrastructure repair and replacement costs in the long run.
Propuesta de modificación al plan de desarrollo urbano del municipio de Compostela; lectura obligada y recomendable hacer propuestas en este mes de enero de 2016 que estamos en periodo de lograr modificarlo.
La demarcación 9 del municipio de Compostela Nayarit, presenta un alto grado de marginación, comparado con otras poblaciones del mismo Municipio; es por ello que vemos como algo muy importante mantener un diagnostico actualizado de la problemática, ofrecer propuestas de solución y priorizar acciones tendientes a resolver la problemática.
El documento describe un viaje planeado por el Club Rotario Bahía de Jaltemba para convivir entre rotarios y conocer los proyectos del distrito en la Bahía de Jaltemba. La meta es que al menos 75 parejas de rotarios visiten Guayabitos en marzo para reforzar los valores y lazos de amistad entre los socios del distrito. Se proporcionan también detalles de contacto.
La Bahía de Jaltemba, es un importante polo de desarrollo turístico para el estado de Nayarit, por eso es importante aplicar políticas publicas que permitan una mejor imagen de sus centros de población.
Este documento describe un proyecto rotario para mejorar el suministro de agua potable en una escuela primaria en México. El proyecto incluye la construcción de una bodega para proteger el pozo de agua, equipo de filtración y lavabos, así como mesas y bancos para los estudiantes. El presupuesto total es de $205,849.80 MXN y se obtendrá financiamiento de varios clubes rotarios y distritos.
Este documento describe los planes para un nuevo museo comunitario en Los Ayala, Nayarit. Brevemente describe la historia y características de Los Ayala. Luego, detalla los espacios y exhibiciones planeados para el museo, incluyendo salas de arqueología, historia y fotografía. Finalmente, incluye dibujos de los planes arquitectónicos y de diseño para el nuevo museo comunitario.
Presentación que tiene como objetivo hacer conscientes a la sociedad y algunos funcionarios de gobierno, acerca de la necesidad de contar con estudios previos para la elaboración del proyecto ejecutivo del Malecón Peñita de Jaltemba.
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
Architectural and constructions management experience since 2003 including 18 years located in UAE.
Coordinate and oversee all technical activities relating to architectural and construction projects,
including directing the design team, reviewing drafts and computer models, and approving design
changes.
Organize and typically develop, and review building plans, ensuring that a project meets all safety and
environmental standards.
Prepare feasibility studies, construction contracts, and tender documents with specifications and
tender analyses.
Consulting with clients, work on formulating equipment and labor cost estimates, ensuring a project
meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.
Monitoring the progress of a project to assess whether or not it is in compliance with building plans
and project deadlines.
Attention to detail, exceptional time management, and strong problem-solving and communication
skills are required for this role.
Explore the essential graphic design tools and software that can elevate your creative projects. Discover industry favorites and innovative solutions for stunning design results.
Best Digital Marketing Strategy Build Your Online Presence 2024.pptxpavankumarpayexelsol
This presentation provides a comprehensive guide to the best digital marketing strategies for 2024, focusing on enhancing your online presence. Key topics include understanding and targeting your audience, building a user-friendly and mobile-responsive website, leveraging the power of social media platforms, optimizing content for search engines, and using email marketing to foster direct engagement. By adopting these strategies, you can increase brand visibility, drive traffic, generate leads, and ultimately boost sales, ensuring your business thrives in the competitive digital landscape.