Water Quality/Use Findings Document

The purpose of this document is to present as much useful information as is available on the water quality and usage of the four ponds to assist in· community decision-making and action. The document also summarizes the concerns and suggestions made at the July 1993 and January 1994 public forums and suggests ways in which people can achieve results. Appendix F offers a list of resource persons and how to contact them. It is hoped that this document will be used by YOU and shared with others so that the communities who use these precious resources will be able to work together for solutions and improvements

Growth Rate of Stony Corals of Broward County, Florida: Effects from Past Beach Renourishment Projects

The skeletal growth of hermatypic (reef-building) corals is a sensitive indicator of environmental conditions and perturbations. In particular, excessive sedimentation and turbidity act to depress coral growth because energy expenditure is required to remove sediment and because turbidity reduces light energy necessary for coral health and nutrition. Normalized annual growth (linear skeletal extension) rates of Broward County, Florida reef-building corals were over 16 years (1985-1970). Star corals (Montastrea annularis) and brain corals (Diploria labyrinthiformis) were collected from each of four reef sites at two depths (9m and 18m). Collection areas were located in the vicinity of possible adverse sedimentation/turbidity effects from one or more of six past beach renourishment projects. Coral growth differences among sites at particular years and among years within sites were statistically evaluated. Years tested included those of and subsequent to each of six past beach renourishment projects. The results are suggestive that, in general, Broward County beach renourishment projects have had minor or no influence on currently living off-shore corals. However, following the Hollywood-Hallandale renourishment project of 1979, D. labyrinthiformis from the Hollywood 18m site exhibited significantly lower normalized growth compared to other sites. This may not represent effects from the renourishment project. At the Hollywood site M. annularis from both 9m and 18m and D. labyrinthiformis from 9m did not exhibit significantly lowered growth in comparison to other sites. Site averages of absolute coral growth indicated that southern 9m specimens had higher rates of growth than northern counterparts for M. annularis. In the southern collection sites, 9m growth of both species tended to be greater than 18m growth. Correlation analysis indicated that the time pattern of coral growth is similar among sites, species, and depths. Comparison of time series of coral growth data to recorded environmental variables (temperature and salinity) revealed a positive relation with salinity (water density) variations

Non-hispanic whites have higher risk for pulmonary impairment from pulmonary tuberculosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Disparities in outcomes associated with race and ethnicity are well documented for many diseases and patient populations. Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affects economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minority populations. Pulmonary impairment after tuberculosis (PIAT) contributes heavily to the societal burden of TB. Individual impacts associated with PIAT may vary by race/ethnicity or socioeconomic status.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We analyzed the pulmonary function of 320 prospectively identified patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who had completed at least 20 weeks standard anti-TB regimes by directly observed therapy. We compared frequency and severity of spirometry-defined PIAT in groups stratified by demographics, pulmonary risk factors, and race/ethnicity, and examined clinical correlates to pulmonary function deficits.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Pulmonary impairment after tuberculosis was identified in 71% of non-Hispanic Whites, 58% of non-Hispanic Blacks, 49% of Asians and 32% of Hispanics (<it>p </it>< 0.001). Predictors for PIAT varied between race/ethnicity. PIAT was evenly distributed across all levels of socioeconomic status suggesting that PIAT and socioeconomic status are not related. PIAT and its severity were significantly associated with abnormal chest x-ray, <it>p </it>< 0.0001. There was no association between race/ethnicity and time to beginning TB treatment, <it>p </it>= 0.978.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Despite controlling for cigarette smoking, socioeconomic status and time to beginning TB treatment, non-Hispanic White race/ethnicity remained an independent predictor for disproportionately frequent and severe pulmonary impairment after tuberculosis relative to other race/ethnic groups. Since race/ethnicity was self reported and that race is not a biological construct: these findings must be interpreted with caution. However, because race/ethnicity is a proxy for several other unmeasured host, pathogen or environment factors that may contribute to disparate health outcomes, these results are meant to suggest hypotheses for further research.</p

Case Study: Wellness, tourism and small business development in a UK coastal resort: Public engagement in practice

This article examines the scope of well-being as a focus for tourism and its potential as a tool for small business development, particularly the opportunities for tourism entrepreneurs in coastal resorts. The study reports an example of public engagement by a research team and the co-creation of research knowledge with businesses to assist in business development by adapting many existing features of tourist resorts and extending their offer to wider markets. The synergy between well-being and public health interests also brings potential benefits for the tourism workforce and the host community. The Case Study outlines how these ideas were tested in Bournemouth, a southern coastal resort in the UK, in a study ultimately intended to be adopted nationally and with more wide reaching implications for global development of the visitor economy. Local changes ascribed to the study are assessed and its wider potential is evaluated

The effect of Smog-Ozone warnings and a vanpool program on traffic volume in york county of south carolina

Ground-level ozone is a critical criteria pollutant that is significantly generated by transportation patterns. We study the effect of smog–ozone warnings, triggered by the Environmental Protection Agency, on traffic volume in York County, South Carolina during the period 2006–10. In addition, the subperiods 2006–07 and 2008–10, where the ozone smog-alert thresholds 0.080 parts per million (ppm) and 0.075 ppm, respectively, are examined. The approach followed in this paper is a differences-in-differences (DID) regression. Additionally, a regression discontinuity design in the DID framework is applied. We find a negative and significant decrease in weekday peak-hour traffic volume in the treatment group during 2008–10

Work plan : La Pine National On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Demonstration Project

28 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Maps, tables. Referenced appendices not included. Published February, 1999. Captured February 4, 2009.The Deschutes County Environmental Health Division (Deschutes County), Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), working in cooperation, are addressing the issue of groundwater contamination from on-site systems in the La Pine region. This work plan defines the procedure and quality assurance to accomplish a scientifically sound and defensible study of new and alternative nitrate-reducing on-site system technologies, effects upon groundwater quality, and estimation of optimal density. [From the Plan

Award for Commitment to and Support in the Community and in the Florida Legislature of Quality Education

On April 1st, 1989, the Coalition for Quality Education in Dade County presented Representative Elaine Bloom with an award for her commitment to and support in the community and the Florida Legislature of Quality Education including dance, drama, language, music, physical education, visual arts and other electives for all children and youth in Dade County and throughout the State of Florida. The award was presented by Treasurer, Phillips E. Nicholas, and Chairman, Howard A. Doolin, for her advice and counsel regarding strategies for gaining support in the Florida Legislature.https://ecollections.law.fiu.edu/elaine-bloom-awards/1121/thumbnail.jp

Pima County voluntary vehicle repair and retrofit program: annual report

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