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Application of the Chironomus tentans Survival and Growth Bioassay in Evaluating Sediment Quality from Four Great Lakes Harbors
(1993-12)Sediment samples from four Great Lakes harbors were evaluated for possible effects of toxic chemicals using a 10-day bioassay with larval stages of the insect, Chironomus tentans. The bioassay of each sediment was ... -
Aquaria on a classroom budget
(1976)With the increasing emphasis on environmental science in many school curricula, activities which utilize small ecosystems for demonstration and study assume great importance. Aquaria are one of the best means of ... -
Aquatic Pollutant Hazard Assessments and Development of a Hazard Prediction Technology by Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (Year 1) 24 May 1981 - 23 May 1982
(1982)Acute toxicity tests. with 18 structure-activity chemicals and fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) as test organisms were completed during the quarter. Tests with o-nitrobenzaldehyde, 2-decanone, and diethyl adipate ... -
Aquatic Pollutant Hazard Assessments and Development of a Hazard Prediction Technology by Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships Second Quarterly Report to EPA 24 August 1981 - 23 November 1981
(1981)Acute toxicity tests with the fathead minnow (Pimephales promela s) as test organism were completed for five chemicals in the structure-activity program this quarter. These chemicals were dibutyl succinate, ethyl hexanoate, ... -
Assessing Threats to Coldwater Habitat in Wisconsin's Bois Brule River
(2023-01-10)The Bois Brule River (Brule) is a cold-water river in Douglas County, Wisconsin. The Brule supports a premier trout fishery in the region, which attracts anglers from across the state, nation, and around the world. Two ... -
ASSESSMENT OF BENTHIC INVERTEBRATE POPULATIONS IN THE NEMADJI RIVER BURLINGTON-NORTHERN RAILCAR DERAILMENT
(1992-10-13)This study is designed to assess the effects of the June 30, 1992 railcar derailment on the benthic macroinvertebrates of the Nemadji River. Changes in the abundance and species composition of the benthos will be used ... -
ASSESSMENT OF METABOLIC ACTIVATION IN TROUT
(1993-08)' Considerable progress has been made in recent years in assessing the risk of individual chemicals, as well as mixtures of chemicals, to aquatic organisms. Numerous chemicals have been studied for their ... -
Bacterial Source Tracking at Impaired Beaches in the St. Louis River Area of Concern
(2017-06-30)This final report details the results of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Project Bacterial Source Tracking at Impaired Beaches in the St. Louis River Area of Concern, hereafter referred to as the ... -
BAD RIVER SAMPLE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS ODANAH, WISCONSIN
(1993-05)On July 22, 1992 Lake Superior Research Institute personnel were called by Mr. Dave Anderson of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission to assist in the chemical assessment of the water quality of the Bad ... -
Baseline Survey of Terrestrial Invasive Plants on County Forests of Northern Wisconsin
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Behavior of Troutperch
(1977)Troutperch (Percopsis omiscomaycus) are found in northern lakes ranging from northern Canada to the northern United States. They occur at depths from 0-55 fathoms, but are most commonly found at depths of less than 30 ... -
BENCH-SCALE TESTS OF THE NEWMAN ZONE OS BALLAST WATER DEOXYGENATION TREATMENT
(2023-02-13)This technical report presents findings from bench-scale tests evaluating the performance of the Newman Zone OS Ballast Water Deoxygenation Treatment, hereafter Newman Zone OS, developed by RNAS Remediation Products of ... -
The Benefits of Well-Managed Stream Corridors
(1987)The lands that border thousands of streams in Wisconsin contain unique and valuable qualities. These border lands-called riparian areas -play a critical role in protecting water quality,' soil, fish and wildlife. ... -
BIOACCUMLATION STUDY PCDDs and PCDFs Residues in Fish Tissue A Progress Report
(1987-03-06)The bioaccumulation study is an outgrowth of the EPA's National Dioxin Study concerned with assessing contamination from 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro-p- dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) in soil, water, sediment, and fish tissue. Phase 2 of ... -
BIOACCUMLATION STUDY MERCURY RESIDUES IN FISH TISSUE
(1987-03-03)The bioaccumulation study is an outgrowth. of the EPA's National Dioxin Study concerned with. assessing contamination from 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro-p-dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) in soil, water, sediment and fish tissue. Phase 2 of ... -
BIOAVAILABILITY AND TOXICITY OF SILVER TO BENTHIC ORGANISMS IN FRESHWATER SYSTEMS CONTAINING SEDIMENTS OF DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS - PROGRESS REPORT (Quarter III)
(1997-06-30)This progress report covers the period of time between April 1, 1997, and June 30, 1997. Our efforts were focused on obtaining a better understanding of (l) the chemical behavior of silver in our specific test water as ... -
BIOAVAILABILITY AND TOXICITY OF SILVER TO BENTHIC ORGANISMS IN FRESHWATER SYSTEMS CONTAINING SEDIMENTS OF DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS - PROGRESS REPORT (Quarters I and II)
(1997-03-31)Since the proposal for this project was submitted in early August, 1996, and approved by the National Association of Photographic Manufacturers (NAPM) for study starting on October 1, 1997, several changes have been discussed ... -
BIOAVAILABILITY AND TOXICITY OF SILVER TO BENTHIC ORGANISMS IN FRESHWATER SYSTEMS CONTAINING SEDIMENTS OF DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS - PROGRESS REPORT (Quarters I AND II)
(1997-03-31)Since the proposal for this project was submitted in early August, 1996, and approved by the National Association of Photographic Manufacturers (NAPM) for study starting on October 1, 1997, several changes have been ... -
Biological Data from GLNPO's Great Lakes Open Water Surveillance Program 2001-2005
(2006-11)The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes National Program Office conducts annual assessments of the aquatic communities of the Great Lakes each spring and summer. This report summarizes the results ... -
Biological Data from GLNPO's Great Lakes Open Water Surveillance Program 2001-2006
(2008-12)The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes National Program Office conducts annual assessments of the aquatic communities of the Great Lakes each spring and summer. This report summarizes the results ...