Texas Aquatic Science
Texas Aquatic Science

Author: Rudolph A. Rosen

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2014-12-29

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1623491932

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This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

How to Obtain Water Quality Permits
How to Obtain Water Quality Permits

Author: A. Roger Greenway

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2004-01-21

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780071433297

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QUICKER, EASIER WATER PERMITTING Here’s everything needed to apply for, maintain, and meet compliance requirements for water quality permits, in one well-organized, easy-to-use package. Environmental permitting and engineering expert A. Roger Greenway's How to Obtain Water Quality Permits gives you from-the-ground-up help with the application process and clear explanations of all the policies, procedures, methods, and strategies needed for record-keeping. This invaluable resource: * Helps your obtain water permits for pollutant discharges related to indirect discharges, stormwater biosolids and sewage, dredge and fill, injection wells, and more * Includes time-saving checklists, spreadsheets, customizable forms and letters, and other valuable practice tools * Provides important information for completing water quality applications for all 50 states, as well as contact information to get the latest updates from each state * Covers auditing for compliance with the Clean Water Act COVERAGE INCLUDES: * Introduction to Water Permitting * The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program * Stormwater Permits * Indirect Discharge (Pretreatment) Permits * Biosolid and Sewage Sludge Use and Disposal Restrictions * Dredge and Fill Permits * Well Injection and Underground Injection Control * SPCC * Auditing for Compliance with the Clean Water Act

Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act
Compensating for Wetland Losses Under the Clean Water Act

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2001-11-06

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0309133025

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Recognizing the importance of wetland protection, the Bush administration in 1988 endorsed the goal of "no net loss" of wetlands. Specifically, it directed that filling of wetlands should be avoided, and minimized when it cannot be avoided. When filling is permitted, compensatory mitigation must be undertaken; that is, wetlands must be restored, created, enhanced, and, in exceptional cases, preserved, to replace the permitted loss of wetland area and function, such as water quality improvement within the watershed. After more than a dozen years, the national commitment to "no net loss" of wetlands has been evaluated. This new book explores the adequacy of science and technology for replacing wetland function and the effectiveness of the federal program of compensatory mitigation in accomplishing the nation's goal of clean water. It examines the regulatory framework for permitting wetland filling and requiring mitigation, compares the mitigation institutions that are in use, and addresses the problems that agencies face in ensuring sustainability of mitigated wetlands over the long term. Gleaning lessons from the mixed results of mitigation efforts to date, the book offers 10 practical guidelines for establishing and monitoring mitigated wetlands. It also recommends that federal, state, and local agencies undertake specific institutional reforms. This book will be important to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the "no net loss" issue: policy makers, regulators, environmental scientists, educators, and wetland advocates.

NPDES Storm Water Sampling Guidance Document
NPDES Storm Water Sampling Guidance Document

Author: Washington Us Epa

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1993-02-18

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780873719612

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The NPDES Storm Water Sampling Guidance Document provides a comprehensive description of basic sampling requirements for NPDES storm water discharge permit applications and offers procedural guidance on how to conduct sampling. Many of the procedures in this manual are also applicable to the sampling requirements contained in NPDES storm water permits. Topics covered include background information and a summary of permit application requirements, the fundamentals of sampling (including obtaining flow data, handling samples, and sending them to the lab), analytical considerations, regulatory flexibility regarding storm water sampling, and health and safety considerations. This book will be a cornerstone of NPDES compliance for wastewater treatment plant managers and supervisors, consultants, laboratories, lab managers and chemists, regulators, current NPDES permit holders, and anyone applying for an NPDES permit.