Kellie on November 19th, 2008

Toxin Levels in the Columbia River and Tributaries
Mary Lou Soscia
Ann Williamson

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cfromm on November 19th, 2008

Pharmaceuticals In Water
Overall we will be addressing Emerging Contaminants in the Environment with specific emphasis on Pharmaceuticals.
Jeff Fromm will speak first and overview the broader issue. His presentation title is “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment.” His talk will provide an overview on pharmaceuticals in wastewater, with respect to sources, occurrence in water bodies, observed [...]

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Kellie on November 18th, 2008

NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (2008 MSGP)
Presenters:
Misha Vakoc,
Storm Water Permit Coordinator, NPDES Permits Unit,
Office of Water and Watersheds, US EPA Region 10
Julie Congdon,
Storm Water compliance assistant, NPDES Permits Unit,
Office of Water and Watersheds, US EPA Region 10
The 2008 MSGP regulates discharges of stormwater from industrial activities. The MSGP includes [...]

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Kellie on November 18th, 2008

Municipal Storm Water Phase II
Presenters:
Misha Vakoc,
Storm Water Permit Coordinator, NPDES Permits Unit,
Office of Water and Watersheds, US EPA Region 10
John Seigler,
Public Works Department, City of Pocatello
NPDES Permits for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
The Stormwater Phase II Final Rule (December 8, 1999) requires operators of regulated small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) to obtain [...]

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Kellie on November 18th, 2008

Agrimet: Reclamation’s Northwest Evapotranspiration Network
Peter Palmer, US Bureau of Reclamation, shares advantages of using AgriMet
Competition for limited water resources in the western United States continues to increase. In most western states, irrigated agriculture is the largest single consumer of water. To help improve irrigation efficiency, the Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration [...]

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