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Clostridium perfringens in Long Island Sound sediments: An urban sedimentary record Clostridium perfringens in Long Island Sound sediments: An urban sedimentary record
Clostridium perfringens is a conservative tracer and an indicator of sewage-derived pollution in the marine environment. The distribution of Clostridium perfringens spores was measured in sediments from Long Island Sound, USA, as part of a regional study designed to: (1) map the distribution of contaminated sediments; (2) determine transport and dispersal paths; (3) identify the...
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Marilyn R. Buchholtz ten Brink, E.L. Mecray, E.L. Galvin
Water Resources Data, Pennsylvania, Water Year 1999. Volume 2. Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins Water Resources Data, Pennsylvania, Water Year 1999. Volume 2. Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins
Introduction The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State, municipal, and Federal agencies, collects a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Pennsylvania each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water resources of the State...
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R.R. Durlin, W.P. Schaffstall
Water resources data, Pennsylvania, water year 2000. Volume 2. Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins Water resources data, Pennsylvania, water year 2000. Volume 2. Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins
Introduction The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State, municipal, and Federal agencies, collects a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Pennsylvania each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water resources of the State...
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R.R. Durlin, W.P. Schaffstall
Geographic Information for Analysis of Highway Runoff-Quality Data on a National or Regional Scale in the Conterminous United States Geographic Information for Analysis of Highway Runoff-Quality Data on a National or Regional Scale in the Conterminous United States
Spatial data are important for interpretation of water-quality information on a regional or national scale. Geographic information systems (GIS) facilitate interpretation and integration of spatial data. The geographic information and data compiled for the conterminous United States during the National Highway Runoff Water-Quality Data and Methodology Synthesis project is described in...
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Tomas W. Smieszek, Gregory E. Granato
Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments
Two compost materials (COMPRO and LEAFGRO) were evaluated as soil amendments to enhance wildlife habitats, while maintaining optimal floral and faunal biodiversity. Special emphasis was placed on the role of compost in the establishment and retention of native warm season grasses (Andropogon gerardi, Schizachyrium scoparium, and Sorghastrum nutans). This study was conducted at two sites...
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Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, G.A. Gough, E.J.R. Lohnes
Georeferenced sea-floor mapping and bottom photography in Long Island Sound Georeferenced sea-floor mapping and bottom photography in Long Island Sound
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Valerie F. Paskevich, Lawrence J. Poppe
Chemical-Help Application for Classification and Identification of Stormwater Constituents Chemical-Help Application for Classification and Identification of Stormwater Constituents
A computer application called Chemical Help was developed to facilitate review of reports for the National Highway Runoff Water-Quality Data and Methodology Synthesis (NDAMS). The application provides a tool to quickly find a proper classification for any constituent in the NDAMS review sheets. Chemical Help contents include the name of each water-quality property, constituent, or...
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Gregory E. Granato, Timothy R. Driskell, Catherine Nunes
Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow at the Gettysburg Elevator Plant Superfund Site, Adams County, Pennsylvania Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow at the Gettysburg Elevator Plant Superfund Site, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Ground water in Triassic-age sedimentary fractured-rock aquifers in the area of Gettysburg, Pa., is used as drinking water and for industrial and commercial supply. In 1983, ground water at the Gettysburg Elevator Plant was found by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources to be contaminated with trichloroethene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and other synthetic organic compounds...
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Dennis J. Low, Daniel J. Goode, Dennis W. Risser
Water quality in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland, 1996-98 Water quality in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland, 1996-98
Major influences and findings for ground water quality, surface water quality, and biology in the Allegheny and Monongahela River basins are described and illustrated. Samples were collected in a variety of media to determine trace elements, sulfate, pesticides, nitrate, volatile organic compounds, organochlorine compounds, and radon-222. This report discusses the influences of several...
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Robert M. Anderson, Kevin M. Beer, Theodore F. Buckwalter, Mary E. Clark, Steven D. McAuley, James I. Sams, Donald R. Williams
Peat Peat
The United States continued to be significant producer and consumer of peat for horticultural and industrial applications in 1999. Florida, Michigan and Minnesota were the largest producing states, in order of output.
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S.M. Jasinski
[Book Review] Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII: Small Animal Practice. John D. Bonagura (ed). WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 2000. 1308 pp. Price: $85.00 [Book Review] Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII: Small Animal Practice. John D. Bonagura (ed). WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA, USA. 2000. 1308 pp. Price: $85.00
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Glenn H. Olsen
Evolution of harvest management for North American waterfowl: Selective pressures and preadaptations for adaptive harvest management Evolution of harvest management for North American waterfowl: Selective pressures and preadaptations for adaptive harvest management
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James D. Nichols