National Reconnaissance of Pharmaceuticals, Hormones and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams is Making an Impact Completed
USGS Field Technicians Measuring Field Parameters
The USGS's National Reconnaissance of Pharmaceuticals in U.S. Streams is making an impact in the scientific and regulatory communities.
- An editorial entitled "Making an Impact," published in the March 1, 2003 issue of Environmental Science and Technology (ES&T), highlights the recent USGS paper "Pharmaceuticals, Hormones and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance." The editor of ES&T, Jerald Schnoor, said the paper " ... may prove to be the most cited paper in the history of ES&T."
- The paper was named as a "Fast Breaking Paper" in the field of ecology and environment for February 2003 by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). "Fast Breaking Papers" have the highest percentage of increase in citations in ISI's Essential Science Indicators within a two month period.
- The paper was also named as one of the Top 100 Science Stories of the Year by Discover Magazine.
he paper documented the presence of low levels of many organic wastewater compounds, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, hormones, and other wastewater compounds, in a network of 139 targeted streams across the United States.
"In 2002, there was no doubt which article in ES&T had the most impact: [the USGS Toxics Program report on emerging contaminants] ... it is truly a remarkable article. It may prove to be the most cited paper in the history of ES&T. In the first two weeks following publication (Web release date: March 13, 2002), the article had approximately 4000 downloads from the ES&T Website and was reported by media throughout the world. During the three months from July-September, 2002, it still "had legs" with 728 downloads. In addition, it spawned several Comments and Response to Comments in ES&T, all with considerable public interest. This represents the success for which journals, publishers, and scientists all strive."
— Jerald L. Schnoor, Editor, Environmental Science and Technology, in "Making an Impact," A Comment in Environmental Science and Technology, March 2003
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The USGS's National Reconnaissance of Pharmaceuticals in U.S. Streams is making an impact in the scientific and regulatory communities.
- An editorial entitled "Making an Impact," published in the March 1, 2003 issue of Environmental Science and Technology (ES&T), highlights the recent USGS paper "Pharmaceuticals, Hormones and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance." The editor of ES&T, Jerald Schnoor, said the paper " ... may prove to be the most cited paper in the history of ES&T."
- The paper was named as a "Fast Breaking Paper" in the field of ecology and environment for February 2003 by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). "Fast Breaking Papers" have the highest percentage of increase in citations in ISI's Essential Science Indicators within a two month period.
- The paper was also named as one of the Top 100 Science Stories of the Year by Discover Magazine.
he paper documented the presence of low levels of many organic wastewater compounds, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, hormones, and other wastewater compounds, in a network of 139 targeted streams across the United States.
"In 2002, there was no doubt which article in ES&T had the most impact: [the USGS Toxics Program report on emerging contaminants] ... it is truly a remarkable article. It may prove to be the most cited paper in the history of ES&T. In the first two weeks following publication (Web release date: March 13, 2002), the article had approximately 4000 downloads from the ES&T Website and was reported by media throughout the world. During the three months from July-September, 2002, it still "had legs" with 728 downloads. In addition, it spawned several Comments and Response to Comments in ES&T, all with considerable public interest. This represents the success for which journals, publishers, and scientists all strive."
— Jerald L. Schnoor, Editor, Environmental Science and Technology, in "Making an Impact," A Comment in Environmental Science and Technology, March 2003
Related science listed below
Contaminants Affect Fish and Wildlife in the Chesapeake Bay
Chemical Combo and Intersex Fish Found at Smallmouth Bass Nesting Sites
Complex Mixture of Contaminants Persists in Streams Miles from the Source
Hormones Degrade in the Environment!
Antidepressants in Stream Waters! Are They in the Fish Too?
Manufacturing Facilities Release Pharmaceuticals to the Environment
Emerging Contaminants Targeted in a Reconnaissance of Ground Water and Untreated Drinking-Water Sources
Glyphosate Herbicide Found in Many Midwestern Streams, Antibiotics Not Common
National Reconnaissance of Pharmaceuticals, Hormones and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams is Making an Impact
National Reconnaissance of Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in Streams Named as One of the Top 100 Science Stories of the Year
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