Browsing by Subject "Water quality"
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A NOVEL WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR NANTUCKET SOUND: Plan Development for the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen’s Association
(2007-05)Water quality in Nantucket Sound has historically been viewed as pristine and un-polluted; however, in recent years signs of non-point source pollution have become evident. Proliferation of nuisance algae and declines ... -
Arsenic exposure from groundwater in Union County, North Carolina
(2009-04-24)Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a global problem affecting human health. The highest concentrations occur overseas in areas such as Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, and Thailand. The United States is not immune and ... -
Buying in to Local Foods: A Market and Sociopolitical Analysis of the U.S. Food System
(2008-04-25)Earth’s natural resources are undeniably finite. As such, it is increasingly important to recognize how humans manage these fleeting supplies as they seek to balance exponential population growth with sustainable human ... -
Improving Hawaii’s Water Quality: Selecting Sites for Riparian Restoration in a GIS
(2007-05)The southern windward side of Hawaii, known as the Ko`olaupoko Moku, is comprised of twenty-one watersheds and three bays. Changes in agricultural practices and recent rapid urbanization have had a significant impact on ... -
Urban Growth and Water Quality: Applying GIS to identify vulnerable areas in the Sandhills region of NC
(2007-05)The Sandhills region, located in central North Carolina, is expected to experience dramatic population growth in the next 5 years. Population growth triggers urbanization, which may result in impairment of local water ... -
Use of Remote Sensing on the Pamlico Sound with Implications for North Carolina Water Quality Management
(2002)The Pamlico Sound serves a vital role in North Carolina's ecology and economy, but declining water quality threatens the health of this system. Currently, the state of North Carolina does no regular water quality monitoring ...