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Since 1966, CERC scientists have published over 2000 peer reviewed articles and reports. Browse our publications below or search CERC's publications by author or title through the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Analysis of non-ortho-PCBs in fish, bird eggs, sediments, soils, and SPMD samples by gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry: Chapter 27 Analysis of non-ortho-PCBs in fish, bird eggs, sediments, soils, and SPMD samples by gas chromatography/high resolution mass spectrometry: Chapter 27
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Paul H. Peterman, Robert W. Gale, Donald E. Tillitt, Kevin P. Feltz
A two-step experimental design for a sediment bioassay using growth of the amphipod Hyalella azteca for the test end point A two-step experimental design for a sediment bioassay using growth of the amphipod Hyalella azteca for the test end point
We designed a sediment bioassay using 25% growth inhibition of Hyalella azteca as the end point.Hyalella azteca exhibits size-specific fecundity, so growth is a surrogate of reproductive production. We investigated density effects on growth to address whether crowding could affect test interpretation; amphipods in 14,000/m2 exposures were 16 to 20% smaller than those at 7,000/m2. Using...
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Jody A. Kubitz, John M. Besser, John P. Giesy
A preliminary evaluation of sediment quality assessment values for freshwater ecosystems A preliminary evaluation of sediment quality assessment values for freshwater ecosystems
Sediment quality assessment values were developed using a weight of evidence approach in which matching biological and chemical data from numerous modelling, laboratory, and field studies performed on freshwater sediments were compiled and analyzed. Two assessment values (a threshold effect level (TEL) and a probable effect level(PEL)) were derived for 23 substances, including eight...
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Sherri L. Smith, Donald D. MacDonald, Karen A. Keenleyside, Christopher G. Ingersoll, L. Jay Field
A comparison of β-adrenoceptors and muscarinic cholinergic receptors in tissues of brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) from the black river and old woman creek, Ohio A comparison of β-adrenoceptors and muscarinic cholinergic receptors in tissues of brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) from the black river and old woman creek, Ohio
β-Adrenoceptors (βARs) and muscarinic cholinergic receptors were measured in brain, gill, and heart tissues of brown bullhead catfish exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the Black River, Ohio, USA, and were compared to values from Old Woman Creek, Ohio, a reference site. A decreased number of βARs were found in the gill from Black River fish, possibly indicating a compensatory...
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Jeffery A. Steevens, Paul C. Baumann, Susan B. Jones
Vacuum hand pump apparatus for collecting water samples from a horizontal intragravel pipe Vacuum hand pump apparatus for collecting water samples from a horizontal intragravel pipe
We describe a lightweight, portable vacuum hand pump apparatus for use in collecting water samples from horizontal intragravel pipe samplers buried in the stream bottom. The apparatus is easily fabricated from relatively inexpensive materials available at many laboratory supply houses.
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Michael K. Saiki, Barbara A. Martin
Sediment porewater toxicity assessment studies in the vicinity of offshore oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico Sediment porewater toxicity assessment studies in the vicinity of offshore oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico
As part of a multidisciplinary program to assess the potential long-term impacts of offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico, sediment chemical analyses and porewater toxicity tests were conducted in the vicinity of five offshore platforms. Based on data from sea urchin fertilization and embryological development assays, toxicity was observed near...
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R.S. Carr, D.C. Chapman, B.J. Presley, J.M. Biedenbach, L. Robertson, P. Boothe, R. Kilada, T. Wade, P. Montagna
Toxicity of inorganic contaminants, individually and in environmental mixtures, to three endangered fishes (Colorado squawfish, bonytail, and razorback sucker) Toxicity of inorganic contaminants, individually and in environmental mixtures, to three endangered fishes (Colorado squawfish, bonytail, and razorback sucker)
Two life stages of three federally-listed endangered fishes, Colorado squawfish (Ptychocheilus lucius), bonytail (Gila elegans), and razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) were exposed to copper, selenate, selenite, and zinc individually, and to mixtures of nine inorganics in a reconstituted water that simulated the water quality of the middle Green River, Utah. The mixtures simulated...
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Kevin J. Buhl, S. J. Hamilton
Use of behavioral avoidance testing in natural resource damage assessment Use of behavioral avoidance testing in natural resource damage assessment
Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) provisions established under federal and state statutes enable natural resource trustees to recover compensation from responsible parties to restore injured natural resources. Behavioral avoidance testing with fish has been used in NRDAs to determine injuries to natural resources and to establish restoration thresholds. In this manuscript we...
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J. Lipton, E. E. Little, J.C.A. Marr, A. J. DeLonay
Toxicity of fire retardant chemicals to aquatic organisms: Progress report Toxicity of fire retardant chemicals to aquatic organisms: Progress report
Fire retardants and suppressants used extensively in North America are often applied in environmentally sensitive areas that may contain endangered, threatened, or economically important plant and animal species. We conducted laboratory acute toxicity tests in both hard and soft waters with five commonly used fire control chemicals (Fire Trol LCG-R, Fire-Trol GTS-R, Phos-Chek D-75-F...
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Steven J. Hamilton, Susan F. McDonald, Mark P. Gaikowski, Kevin J. Buhl
Interlaboratory study of precision: Hyalella azteca and Chironomus tentans freshwater sediment toxicity assays Interlaboratory study of precision: Hyalella azteca and Chironomus tentans freshwater sediment toxicity assays
Standard 10-d whole-sediment toxicity test methods have recently been developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the amphipod Hyalella azteca and the midge Chironomus tentans. An interlaboratory evaluation of method precision was performed using a group of seven to 10 laboratories, representing government, academia, and environmental consulting firms. The test...
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G.A. Burton, T. J. Norberg-King, C.G. Ingersoll, D.A. Benoit, G.T. Ankley, P. V. Winger, J. Kubitz, J.M. Lazorchak, M.E. Smith, E. Greer, F.J. Dwyer, D.J. Call, K.E. Day, P. Kennedy, M. Stinson
Small mammal populations in Maryland meadows during four years of herbicide (brominal®) applications Small mammal populations in Maryland meadows during four years of herbicide (brominal®) applications
The herbicide Brominal® was applied at the recommended rate to one plot in each of three paired 0.6-ha plots; the other three plots were used as controls. Plots were sprayed once in the fall of 1988 and 1989 and twice in the spring of 1990 and 1991. Small mammals were trapped three times during each activity season (April-October) to obtain population estimates before and after spraying...
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D. R. Clark, C.A. Moulton, J.E. Hines, D. J. Hoffman
Relations between benthic community structure and metals concentrations in aquatic macroinvertebrates: Clark Fork River, Montana Relations between benthic community structure and metals concentrations in aquatic macroinvertebrates: Clark Fork River, Montana
We sampled macroinvertebrate communities at six sites on the upper Clark Fork River, Montana, to determine relations between macroinvertebrate community structure and metals in invertebrates and the best benthic community metrics to use for ranking sites based on the relative severity of the effects of metals. Concentrations (μg/g) of six metals in invertebrates were determined: Al...