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Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center Publications
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Statistical summaries of Michigan streamflow data, duration hydrographs and summaries of flow duration, low flow, high flow, and monthly and annual mean discharge through September 1967 Statistical summaries of Michigan streamflow data, duration hydrographs and summaries of flow duration, low flow, high flow, and monthly and annual mean discharge through September 1967
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R. L. Knutilla
A proposed streamflow data program for Michigan A proposed streamflow data program for Michigan
An evaluation of the streamflow data available in Michigan was made to provide guidelines for planning future water resource programs. The basic steps in the evaluation procedure were (1) definition of the long-term goals of the streamflow data program in quantitative form, (2) examination and analysis of all available data to determine which goals have already been met, and (3)...
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P.C. Bent
Sediment problems in urban areas Sediment problems in urban areas
A recognition of and solution to sediment problems in urban areas is necessary if society is to have an acceptable living environment. Soil erosion and sediment deposition in urban areas are as much an environmental blight as badly paved and littered streets, dilapidated buildings, billboard clutter, inept land use, and air, water, and noise pollution. In addition, sediment has many...
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Harold P. Guy
Water as an urban resource and nuisance Water as an urban resource and nuisance
Generally, when people speak of water as a resource, they are considering its good aspects and recognizing that it is essential for life and living. Sometimes or at some places or to some people, the same water may be annoying or unpleasant and thus a nuisance-for example, rain at a picnic, snow at any time except Christmas Eve, ground water in a basement, floodwater inundating personal...
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H. E. Thomas, William Joseph Schneider
An appraisal of ground water for irrigation in the Wadena area, central Minnesota An appraisal of ground water for irrigation in the Wadena area, central Minnesota
The Wadena area is part of a large sandy plain in central Minnesota whose soils have low water-holding capacity. Drought conditions which adversely affect plant growth frequently occur in the summer when moisture is most needed. To reduce the risk of crop failure in the area supplemental irrigation is on the increase. This study was made to evaluate the ground-water resources of the area...
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F.G. Lindholm
Water resources of Racine and Kenosha Counties, southeastern Wisconsin Water resources of Racine and Kenosha Counties, southeastern Wisconsin
Urbanization and changes in regional development in Racine and Kenosha Counties are increasing the need for water-resources information useful for planning and management. The area is fortunate in having abundant supplies of generally good quality water available for present and projected future needs. Lake Michigan and ground-water reservoirs have great potential for increased...
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R. D. Hutchinson
Comparative toxicity of 29 nitrosalicylanilides and related compounds to eight species of fish Comparative toxicity of 29 nitrosalicylanilides and related compounds to eight species of fish
Abstract not submitted to date
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L. L. Marking, W. A. Willford
UV identification and quantitative measurement of quinaldine residues in fish UV identification and quantitative measurement of quinaldine residues in fish
A method for the confirmatory analysis of quinaldine residue in fish is described. The method utilizes the same extraction and cleanup procedure as the GLC method reported previously. The lower limit of sensitivity for quinaldine residue in fish muscle is 0.01 ppm. Identification is accomplished by comparing the UV spectra of the sample and a standard solution of quinaldine.
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J. L. Allen, J.B. Sills
Fishes in pest situations: Principles of plant and animal pest control Fishes in pest situations: Principles of plant and animal pest control
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Authors
R. E. Lennon
Water resources of the River Rouge basin, southeastern Michigan Water resources of the River Rouge basin, southeastern Michigan
The River Rouge basin is characterized by moderately hilly topography to the northwest graduating to a relatively level land surface to the south east. Stream gradients near the northwestern basin divide are relatively steep; but many become more steep in reaches where they cross beach lines of former glacial lakes. In the lower reaches of the River Rouge gradients lessen.
Authors
R. L. Knutilla
The effect of anesthetization and urinary bladder catheterization on renal function of rainbow trout The effect of anesthetization and urinary bladder catheterization on renal function of rainbow trout
1. Rainbow trout were anesthetized with MS-222 (Sandoz) or methylpentynol and catheterized. Urine was collected at selected intervals up to 48 hr. 2. Effects of MS-222 anesthesia on urine flow and composition were isolated from the stress of catheterization by re-anesthetizing the fish 18 to 20 hr post catheterization. 3. Urine output patterns were similar following MS-222 or...
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J. B. Hunn, W. A. Willford
Reconnaissance of the Pigeon River, a cold-water river in the northcentral part of Michigan's southern peninsula Reconnaissance of the Pigeon River, a cold-water river in the northcentral part of Michigan's southern peninsula
The cold-water streams of the northern states provide unique recreational values to the American people (wilderness or semi-wilderness atmosphere, fast-water canoeing, and trout fishing), but the expanding recreational needs must be balanced against the growing demand of water for public and industrial supplies, for irrigation, and for the dilution of sewage and other wastes. In order to...
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G. E. Hendrickson, C. J. Doonan