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Harmful Algal Blooms: Risks For Food In Utah, Jose Brandao, Sarah Erwin, Stephanie Vaughn, Clare Entwistle 2026 Utah State University

Harmful Algal Blooms: Risks For Food In Utah, Jose Brandao, Sarah Erwin, Stephanie Vaughn, Clare Entwistle

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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a problem because they can produce toxins that make water unsafe for people, animals, and the environment. In recent years, HABs have emerged as a growing concern in freshwater systems throughout Utah, including irrigation canals, reservoirs, and livestock ponds. HABs in freshwater are caused by cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae. These microorganisms can release dangerous toxins that can harm swimmers, pets, and the food supply. Unlike foodborne pathogens, these toxins cannot be removed by boiling, cooking, or washing the food. Therefore, regular monitoring is essential to detect HABs early and reduce exposure risks. This fact …


Toward The Significance Of Crevasse Orientation In Low And High Crevassed Regions On The Kennicott Glacier, Alaska, Usa, Claire A. Sturm 2026 DePaul University

Toward The Significance Of Crevasse Orientation In Low And High Crevassed Regions On The Kennicott Glacier, Alaska, Usa, Claire A. Sturm

DePaul Discoveries

Supraglacial landforms serve as potential indicators of underlying bedrock morphology and glacier dynamics. The distribution and morphology of crevasses are closely associated with stress fields and ice-flow regimes, representing processes of stable glaciers, in contrast to their reduced occurrence in stagnant or receding ice masses. The orientation and density of crevasses influence a glacier’s ability to absorb solar energy, as they facilitate movement of meltwater down to subglacial rivers. Beyond the meltwater acting as a lubricant for basal sliding, the slope of the bedrock further impacts the local velocity and ice deformation of a glacier. The study of ice-fracturing mechanics …


Fish Tissue Digestion And Microplastic Polymer Identification Protocol Using Open-Source Ftir Database, Shawn L. Kissinger, Vick-Ariel Privert, Jason Bystriansky, Kyle A. Grice 2026 DePaul University Department of Neuroscience

Fish Tissue Digestion And Microplastic Polymer Identification Protocol Using Open-Source Ftir Database, Shawn L. Kissinger, Vick-Ariel Privert, Jason Bystriansky, Kyle A. Grice

DePaul Discoveries

Microplastic (MP) contamination in aquatic ecosystems poses significant concerns for environmental and public health, as seafood represents a critical food source worldwide. Despite increasing evidence of MP presence in marine organisms, efficient and accessible detection methods remain essential for characterizing contamination patterns and informing regulatory frameworks. This study extracted MPs from brain, gill, intestine, liver, and muscle tissues of gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) and European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), two commercially important species from the Gulf of Cádiz, Spain, using a NaOH–HNO₃ chemical digestion protocol. Isolated particles were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, with …


Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Unreclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan, Emma Rott 2026 Environmental Protection Agency

Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Unreclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan, Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Unreclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan, Emma Rott 2026 Environmental Protection Agency

Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Unreclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan, Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan, Molly Roby 2026 Environmental Protection Agency

Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan, Molly Roby

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Development And Evaluation Of A Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring Program In Mississippi, Beth H. Baker, Lily Langstaff, Mona Dominguez, Sergio Ruiz-Cordova, Eric Sparks, Madison Gnoose 2026 Mississippi State University

Development And Evaluation Of A Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring Program In Mississippi, Beth H. Baker, Lily Langstaff, Mona Dominguez, Sergio Ruiz-Cordova, Eric Sparks, Madison Gnoose

Journal of Extension

Community-based water monitoring (CBWM) programs provide mechanisms for education and water quality data collection. In this pilot program, we adapted a long-standing CBWM program from Alabama to Mississippi. We assessed the efficacy of the initial program implementation in promoting changes in knowledge, skills, and behavior of participants. Results indicated that 94% of survey respondents reported increased knowledge, 96% reported learning a new skill, and 99% reported an intention to start monitoring, but only 33% engaged in active monitoring. This evaluation summary offers data-driven strategies to expand and adopt CBWM into Extension curricula that build knowledge, skills, and capacity for community …


Final Basinwide Quality Management Plan (Qmp) – 2026-2030, Revision 0, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. 2026 Montana Tech Library

Final Basinwide Quality Management Plan (Qmp) – 2026-2030, Revision 0, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Influence Of Stormwater Flooding Events On The Mobile County School District Student Population, Kadence Kali Johnston 2026 University of South Alabama

Influence Of Stormwater Flooding Events On The Mobile County School District Student Population, Kadence Kali Johnston

Honors Theses

Mobile County, Alabama, receives among the highest annual rainfall totals in the United States resulting in frequent stormwater flooding that intersects with existing socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Within the Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS), 77% of students are economically disadvantaged and over 10% experience homelessness, creating heightened risk for educational disruption during flood events. This study investigates how stormwater flooding influences school attendance, closures, and academic performance across MCPSS, providing insight into how climate-driven hazards exacerbate educational inequities. The research integrates flood frequency, school performance metrics, and GIS flood-zone mapping and teacher perceptions to understand how flooding affects student learning opportunities. …


Butte Reclamation Evaluation System Corrective Action Plans For Reclaimed Sites 2025 Bres Site Specific Corrective Action Plans For Quadrant 2, Butte-Silver Bow Department of Reclamation and Environmental Services 2026 Montana Tech Library

Butte Reclamation Evaluation System Corrective Action Plans For Reclaimed Sites 2025 Bres Site Specific Corrective Action Plans For Quadrant 2, Butte-Silver Bow Department Of Reclamation And Environmental Services

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


2026 Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. 2026 Montana Tech Library

2026 Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Medical Monitoring Working Group Meeting Minutes, Mike McAnulty, Eric Hassler 2026 Atlantic Richfield Company

Medical Monitoring Working Group Meeting Minutes, Mike Mcanulty, Eric Hassler

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Draft Final 2023 Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Sampling: Bres No. 93 – Soudan Dump Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. 2026 Montana Tech Library

Draft Final 2023 Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Sampling: Bres No. 93 – Soudan Dump Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Draft Final 2023 Unreclaimed Sites Sampling: Ur-42 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. 2026 Montana Tech Library

Draft Final 2023 Unreclaimed Sites Sampling: Ur-42 Site Evaluation Summary Report, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Third Butte Rmap Biomonitoring (Phase 3) Report, Ramboll, Atlantic Richfield Company 2026 Montana Tech Library

Third Butte Rmap Biomonitoring (Phase 3) Report, Ramboll, Atlantic Richfield Company

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


Natural Radioactivity And Radiological Hazards In Sediments From The Lindi Coast, Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Viator Mujuni, Innocent J. Lugendo 2026 Department of Physics, Mwenge Catholic University, Moshi, Tanzania

Natural Radioactivity And Radiological Hazards In Sediments From The Lindi Coast, Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Viator Mujuni, Innocent J. Lugendo

Tanzania Journal of Science

The Lindi coast of the Indian Ocean, located in southeastern Tanzania, supports rich biodiversity and has recently experienced rapid growth in socio-economic activities such as fishing, mining, and oil and gas exploration. These activities may enhance levels of natural radioactivity in coastal sediments, potentially increasing radiation exposure to local populations. Therefore, monitoring radioactivity levels and estimating associated radiation doses in this region is important. In this study, thirty-six sediment samples were collected from twelve locations along the Lindi coast and analysed for naturally occurring radionuclides using high-purity germanium (HPGe) gamma-ray spectrometry. The activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th, and …


Coastal Flood Risk In New Hampshire: The Latest Science (2025), Lisa Wise, Hannah Volk, Kirsten Howard 2026 NH Sea Grant

Coastal Flood Risk In New Hampshire: The Latest Science (2025), Lisa Wise, Hannah Volk, Kirsten Howard

UNH Cooperative Extension

This document provides a two-page summary of the NH Coastal Flood Risk Summary, Part I: Science report, which was updated in 2025.


Riesgo De Inundaciones Costeras En New Hampshire: La Ciencia Más Reciente (2025), Lisa Wise, Hannah Volk, Kirsten Howard 2026 NH Sea Grant

Riesgo De Inundaciones Costeras En New Hampshire: La Ciencia Más Reciente (2025), Lisa Wise, Hannah Volk, Kirsten Howard

UNH Cooperative Extension

Este documento resume el informe "Resumen del Riesgo de Inundaciones Costeras de NH, Parte I: Ciencia," actualizado en 2025.


Hydroclimatic Whiplash Across The Contiguous United States: Characterizing Wet–Dry Transitions In Pdsi And Phdi, James Lam, Thomas Christopher Piechota 2026 Golden West College

Hydroclimatic Whiplash Across The Contiguous United States: Characterizing Wet–Dry Transitions In Pdsi And Phdi, James Lam, Thomas Christopher Piechota

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Hydroclimatic whiplash, characterized by rapid transitions between wet and dry conditions, poses a growing challenge for water resource management and ecosystem stability. However, the spatial and statistical characteristics of wet–dry transitions across the contiguous United States are not fully understood. This study analyzed Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) and Palmer Hydrological Drought Index (PHDI) records from 344 NOAA climate divisions spanning 1895–2024. Whiplash was defined as a transition between severe drought and severe wetness within 12-month rolling windows. Statistical descriptors including lag-1 autocorrelation, variance, and skewness were evaluated for whiplash and non-whiplash windows to assess differences between them. Whiplash hotspots …


Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area (Sbcca) Operations And Maintenance (O&M) Plan (Dated May 29, 2006), Emma Rott 2026 Environmental Protection Agency

Re: Conditional Approval Letter For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area (Sbcca) Operations And Maintenance (O&M) Plan (Dated May 29, 2006), Emma Rott

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.


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