Bacterial Removal Efficiency of a Bioswale Located in Lockwood Folly, a Coastal Watershed in North Carolina

NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has obtained, through partnerships with private sector, an engineered soil to enhance removal of fecal bacteria when used in conjunction with stormwater Best Management Practices, such as bioretention cells. The efficacy of this media is being tested at a site in Lockwood Folly, NC where a TMDL for fecal coliforms was approved by the NC Department of Natural Resources in 2010 to address shellfish harvesting impairments in the nearby estuary. Mechanisms for bacterial removal are a\ributed to: (1) retention of particles to which microbes adsorb and (2) mortality due to grazing by protozoans harbored by the soils. Funding is being provided by NC DOT as part of a program to evaluate pollutant removal efficiencies of various BMPs for road runoff treatment. NCDOT’s NPDES permit requires the retrofit of 50 stormwater BMPs in each 5 year cycle; they optimize their retrofits through results of research. The results of this assessment work are of much interest to South Carolina due to the large number of monitoring sites with fecal bacteria impairments that are located in settings similar to the Lockwood Folly watershed, the relatively low cost of the media, and the option of retrofitting existing BMP\u27s to enhance bacteria removal

Initial Performance Assessment of CALIOP

The Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP, pronounced the same as "calliope") is a spaceborne two-wavelength polarizatio n lidar that has been acquiring global data since June 2006. CALIOP p rovides high resolution vertical profiles of clouds and aerosols, and has been designed with a very large linear dynamic range to encompas s the full range of signal returns from aerosols and clouds. CALIOP is the primary instrument carried by the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrar ed Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) satellite, which was l aunched on April, 28 2006. CALIPSO was developed within the framework of a collaboration between NASA and the French space agency, CNES. I nitial data analysis and validation intercomparisons indicate the qua lity of data from CALIOP meets or exceeds expectations. This paper presents a description of the CALIPSO mission, the CALIOP instrument, an d an initial assessment of on-orbit measurement performance

The Ursinus Weekly, May 21, 1956

Gladfelter to be speaker at Commencement on June 4 • Baccalaureate to be conducted by Methodist bishop • Scout fraternity inducts members at banquet • Jones and Donia write new UC song • Frosh choose soph rulers for Fall • Football squad meets; Plans for Fall season • Dean Pancoast to receive Ph.D. • Creager to speak at clergy confab • Chess Club holds election • Bell schedule for exams • Construction to begin soon on Paisley, Stauffer, and Beardwood dormitories • Miss Stahr cited for DPA award • KDK votes for officers • WSGA officers, members installed at banquet • Pi Gamma Mu chooses members, has election • Apes elect new officers • Editorial: Black is still not white; A gem of a Ruby • U.C. says hi to English visitor • My trip to a grad research center • Tau Sig elects new leaders • Officers of O Chi chosen • Two frat pinnings announced • Neborak cops most outstanding athlete award at annual Varsity Club banquet Mon. • Netgals beat Penn; Drop only loss to Bryn Mawr, 3-2 • Bears beat Mules; Seven marks set as Lehigh romps • Bruins stopped by Dutchmen, LaSalle, Smash Rutgers; 19-1 • Netmen top Hens, LaSalle & Houndshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1453/thumbnail.jp

Cultural And Social Influences On The Perception Of Beauty: A Case Analysis Of The Cosmetics Industry

This case investigates the history of cosmetics and the cosmetic industry.  The success (or failure) of a specific cosmetic is dependent upon the consumer’s perception that the cosmetic will make him/her more attractive.  The case illustrates that this perception of attractiveness is a function of culture, society, and the time-frame of the purchase.  Specifically, that which is considered attractive in one society may not be considered attractive in another.  In addition, that which is considered attractive today may not be considered attractive tomorrow.  After illustrating the historical and cultural influence on beauty and cosmetics, teaching notes are offered to illustrate the importance of these variables on the success of the cosmetic industry.&nbsp

Watershed Retrofit and Management Evaluation for Urban Stormwater Management Systems in North Carolina

In response to water quality concerns in the Jordan Lake Reservoir and state and federal mandates, several cities in North Carolina are being required for the first time to reduce nutrient loads in stormwater from previously developed lands; that is, install retrofits. It is anticipated that similar requirements will become necessary for other urban areas as North Carolina. The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of alternative approaches to stormwater management for existing developments within North Carolina cities. Evaluated alternatives include retrofitting onsite best management practices, off-stream treatment along mainstems of the urban drainage network, stream restoration, and alteration of stream corridors as urban greenways, among others. Geographic coverage of the study includes seven cities of the WRRI Urban Water Consortium Stormwater Group. Stormwater drainage networks at the citywide/watershed scale will be related to existing land use, land use plans, and zoning classes. Feasibility of alternatives will be measured by the cost-effectiveness of alternative practices in reducing peak flows and pollutant loads (nutrients and sediment) and the potential for ecological restoration. Two spatial scales will be used for feasibility analysis: One will focus on tributary watersheds at a scale of 260-520 hectares (1-2mi2), and one watershed from each of the cities will be selected with priority given to watersheds draining to impaired water bodies. The feasibility of retrofitting onsite BMPs within these watersheds will be evaluated. The second scale will focus on mainstems of drainage networks in one selected watershed to determine the feasibility of using larger off-stream management practices and improving stream corridor management

Assessing Potential Habitat and Carrying Capacity for Reintroduction of Plains Bison (\u3ci\u3eBison bison bison\u3c/i\u3e) in Banff National Park

Interest in bison (Bison bison, B. bonasus) conservation and restoration continues to grow globally. In Canada, plains bison (B. b. bison) are threatened, occupying less than 0.5% of their former range. The largest threat to their recovery is the lack of habitat in which they are considered compatible with current land uses. Fences and direct management make range expansion by most bison impossible. Reintroduction of bison into previously occupied areas that remain suitable, therefore, is critical for bison recovery in North America. Banff National Park is recognized as historical range of plains bison and has been identified as a potential site for reintroduction of a wild population. To evaluate habitat quality and assess if there is sufficient habitat for a breeding population, we developed a Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) model for the proposed reintroduction and surrounding areas in Banff National Park (Banff). We then synthesize previous studies on habitat relationships, forage availability, bison energetics and snowfall scenarios to estimate nutritional carrying capacity. Considering constraints on nutritional carrying capacity, the most realistic scenario that we evaluated resulted in an estimated maximum bison density of 0.48 bison/km2. This corresponds to sufficient habitat to support at least 600 to 1000 plains bison, which could be one of the largest 10 plains bison populations in North America. Within Banff, there is spatial variation in predicted bison habitat suitability and population size that suggests one potential reintroduction site as the most likely to be successful from a habitat perspective. The successful reintroduction of bison into Banff would represent a significant global step towards conserving this iconic species, and our approach provides a useful template for evaluating potential habitat for other endangered species reintroductions into their former range

Plant Selection for Bioretention Systems and Stormwater Treatment Practices

Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Water Quality/Water Pollution; Hydrology/Water Resources; Urban Ecolog

Plant Selection for Bioretention Systems and Stormwater Treatment Practices

Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Water Quality/Water Pollution; Hydrology/Water Resources; Urban Ecolog

COSMIC-2 Precise Orbit Determination

We present initial results for post-processed GNSS orbit and clock estimation for the FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 (Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate) constellation. The six COSMIC-2 satellites launched on June 25, 2019 into a 24 deg inclination, ~725 km circular orbit. The primary Tri-GNSS Radio-occultation Receiver System (TGRS) payload tracks GPS and GLONASS signals on two upward looking precise orbit determination (POD) antennas. We evaluate three GPS and GPS+GLONASS POD solutions applied at the COSMIC Data Analysis and Archive Center using the Bernese GNSS Software. The obtained results are very consistent for the six satellites. Orbit precision estimates are below the 10 cm and 0.1 mm/s 3D position and velocity requirements, respectively. A test case applying carrier phase ambiguity resolution indicates this technique may support the generation of more precise orbits in the future

Archeological and Bioarcheological Investigations at Campbell’s Bayou Cemetery Galveston County, Texas

This report documents the removal of individuals buried within Campbell’s Bayou Cemetery (41GV171) to avoid potential impact to the remains during implementation of remediation activities at the Malone Service Company Superfund Site (Site) in Texas City, TX. An oil recovery and waste processing facility had operated at the Site for more than 30 years, ending in the mid1990s. The facility had stored, processed, and disposed of industrial solid wastes and hazardous wastes. In July 2012, a group of companies known as the Malone Cooperating Parties (MCP) entered into a Consent Decree with the U.S. Government, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Texas to implement a remedial design and remedial action at the Site. It was determined that if the remains in the cemetery were not relocated, there was the potential that remediation activities could impact the cemetery. Archival research, review of historic maps and aerial photographs, and reconnaissance survey revealed the extent of potential remains at the cemetery, and, given the location of the cemetery and the scope of the planned remediation activities, it was deemed impractical for the environmental remediation contractors to work around the cemetery. (41GV171). The MCP consulted with EPA, Campbell family descendants, the Galveston County Historical Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission and developed a plan to relocate the remains to a perpetual care cemetery in accordance with Texas state law and associated rules and procedures. In accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code §711.004, the landowner Land Navigator, Ltd., on behalf of the MCP, petitioned the Galveston County Judicial District Court for removal of the dedication of the cemetery and the transfer of the human remains to the perpetual care cemetery operated by Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery (FPE), 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598. On February 11, 2014, Land Navigator was granted a Summary Judgment allowing Land Navigator to disinter and relocate the remains to FPE. Versar, Inc. (formerly Geo-Marine, Inc.), on behalf of the MCP, provided all archeological and human osteological expertise for the disinterment and analysis of the human remains. Disinterment permits from the State Registrar of the Vital Statistics Unit of the Department of State Health Services, as required by Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Chapter 22 (Texas Historical Commission, Cemeteries), were obtained for each burial. The disinterment excavations at Campbell’s Bayou Cemetery revealed 34 burials from which 35 individuals were excavated. No graves were marked by headstones. It is the professional judgment of Versar that, of the 35 individual sets of remains identified, 11 were determined to be adults (5 male and 3 female; 3 of indeterminate sex), and 24 were determined to be children. The majority of children at Campbell’s Bayou Cemetery (n=18) are under 5 years of age and six are premature infants aged 30–40 weeks. Burials could not be associated conclusively with any individuals identified by the descendants; however, the combination of bioarcheological analysis, coffin hardware analysis, census data, and descendant identifications resulted in a list of individuals that may have been interred in certain graves. Some of the interments include James and Mary Campbell, Charlie Meyers, Benjamin Ninnie Dick, Phoebe Rutlage, and Shelby McNeil, Jr. Children were difficult to identify; however, there is good potential the graves of Frank Campbell, Mary Jane Campbell, Charles Munson, and Grace Dick were identified. Data are conclusive that the children Levi and Joseph (Joe) Parr were both interred together in Burial 6, the concrete crypt with brick covering. Grace Dick was the last individual interred at the cemetery in 1904