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Contamination Status of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
ACCUMULATION OF POLYCHLORINED BIPHENYLS IN FISH COLLECTED FROM ST. SIMONS ESTUARY, BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA, USA Hao L1, Senthil Kumar K1, Sajwan K S1, Li P1, Peck A2, Gilligan M1, Pride C1 1 Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Savannah State University, 3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 2 31404, USA; Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, #10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411, USA Abstract Contamination profiles of 17 PCB congeners were determined in five fish species collected at eight sites in St. Simons Estuary, Brunswick, Georgia, USA (which is very close to an LCP Superfund Site). Pinfish collected at Turtle River at Buffalo Swamp had the highest PCBs concentration (143 ng/g wet weight [ww]). Whiting and southern flounder collected at Turtle River at Buffalo Swamp also had higher PCBs concentrations (57 ng/g and 73 ng/g ww, respectively) than the same fish species collected at the other sites (the Mouth of Frederica River, Back River, Mackay River South of Jove Creek, Towers of St Simons, Lower Jekyll Cove, Turtle River at Andrew Island, and Turtle River at Cowpen Creek). The current PCBs concentrations of fish in our study were lower than those reported in previous studies. Introduction Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are classified as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which are toxic to humans and wildlife1. PCBs are ubiquitous chemicals including in marine ecosystems, and posed potential harm to all kinds of living things2-3. St. Simons Estuary is located in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia. Brunswick has a poor record of environmental protection due to the negative impact of chemical pollution from Linden Chemicals and Plastics (LCP) Superfund Site. -
Rule 391-3-6-.03. Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards
Presented below are water quality standards that are in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. Additionally, EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are not approved, disapproved, or are otherwise not in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. Rule 391-3-6-.03. Water Use Classifications and Water Quality Standards ( 1) Purpose. The establishment of water quality standards. (2) W ate r Quality Enhancement: (a) The purposes and intent of the State in establishing Water Quality Standards are to provide enhancement of water quality and prevention of pollution; to protect the public health or welfare in accordance with the public interest for drinking water supplies, conservation of fish, wildlife and other beneficial aquatic life, and agricultural, industrial, recreational, and other reasonable and necessary uses and to maintain and improve the biological integrity of the waters of the State. ( b) The following paragraphs describe the three tiers of the State's waters. (i) Tier 1 - Existing instream water uses and the level of water quality necessary to protect the existing uses shall be maintained and protected. (ii) Tier 2 - Where the quality of the waters exceed levels necessary to support propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water, that quality shall be maintained and protected unless the division finds, after full satisfaction of the intergovernmental coordination and public participation provisions of the division's continuing planning process, that allowing lower water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social development in the area in which the waters are located. -
The Georgia Coast Saltwater Paddle Trail
2010 The Georgia Coast Saltwater Paddle Trail This project was funded in part by the Coastal Management Program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant award #NA09NOS4190171, as well as the National Park Service Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of OCRM or NOAA. September 30, 2010 0 CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center Project Team .......................................................... 3 Planning and Government Services Staff ................................................................................................... 3 Geographic Information Systems Staff ....................................................................................................... 3 Economic Development Staff .......................................................................................................................... 3 Administrative Services Staff .......................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... -
A Visitor's Guide to Accessing Georgia's Coastal Resources
A Visitor’s Guide to Accessing Georgia’s Coastal Resources Beaches & Barrier Islands Cultural & Historic Sites Rivers & Waterways Wildlife Viewing & Walking Trails FREE COPY - NOT FOR SALE A Visitor’s Guide to Accessing Georgia’s Coastal Resources acknowledgements This Guide was prepared by The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service under grant award # NA06NOS4190253 from the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of OCRM or NOAA. The authors gratefully acknowledge the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and Parks and Historic Sites Division for their assistance and for permission to use certain descriptions, maps, and photographs in the drafting of this Guide. The authors also acknowledge the Coastal Resources Division and particularly Beach Water Quality Manager Elizabeth Cheney for providing GIS maps and other helpful assistance related to accessing Georgia beaches. This Access Guide was compiled and written by Phillip Flournoy and Casey Sanders. University of Georgia Marine Extension Service 715 Bay Street Brunswick, GA 31520 April 2008 Photo Credits: ~ Beak to Beak Egret Chicks by James Holland, Altamaha Riverkeeper ~ Sapelo Island Beach by Suzanne Van Parreren, Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve ~ Main House, Hofwyl Plantation by Robert Overman, University of Georgia Marine Extension Service ~ J. T. Good, A Chip Off the Block by Captain Brooks Good table of contents Acknowledgements. 2 Map of Georgia Coastal Counties and the Barrier Islands. 5 Foreword. 6 1. Beaches and Barrier Islands . 7 a. Chatham County. -
Draft April 2012 Program Development Series 2012–03 OCHLOCKONEE RIVER and BAY WATERSHED SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT and MANAGEMENT PLAN
Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan Ochlockonee River and Bay Watershed Northwest Florida Water Management District Draft April 2012 Program Development Series 2012–03 OCHLOCKONEE RIVER AND BAY WATERSHED SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN Developed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District under the auspices of the Surface Water Improvement and Management Program Authors: Paul Thorpe, Leigh Brooks, and Ronald Bartel Cover Photograph: Scott Copeland (2009) – Ochlockonee River at Rocky Bluff Scenic Area, Apalachicola National Forest Geographic Information Systems: Leigh Brooks and Rachel Hodge Program Development Series 12-03 GOVERNING BOARD George Roberts, Chair Panama City Philip McMillan, Vice Chair Blountstown Stephanie Bloyd Jerry Pate Panama City Beach Pensacola Joyce Estes Peter Antonacci Eastpoint Tallahassee Nick Patronis Ralph Rish Gus Andrews Panama City Beach Port St. Joe DeFuniak Springs Douglas E. Barr — Executive Director Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... i 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Purpose and Scope ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Vision for the Ochlockonee River and Bay Watershed ............................................ 1 2.0 OCHLOCKONEE RIVER AND BAY WATERSHED DESCRIPTION ............................... -
Multi-Criteria Assessment of Wave and Tidal Power Along the Atlantic Coast of the Southeastern Usa
MULTI-CRITERIA ASSESSMENT OF WAVE AND TIDAL POWER ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE SOUTHEASTERN USA A Dissertation Presented to The Academic Faculty by Zafer Defne In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology May 2010 MULTI-CRITERIA ASSESSMENT OF WAVE AND TIDAL POWER ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST OF THE SOUTHEASTERN USA Approved by: Dr. Kevin Haas, Committee Chair Dr. Emanuele Di Lorenzo School of Civil and Environmental School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Dirk Schaefer Dr. Hermann Fritz, Committee Co-Chair School of Mechanical Engineering School of Civil and Environmental Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Date Approved: January 5, 2010 Dr. Paul Work School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to express my immense gratitude to my advisors Dr. Kevin Haas and Dr. Hermann Fritz for giving me the opportunity to do this research, and for their guidance throughout the entire study. Their invaluable comments are much appreciated. I am deeply thankful to Dr. Haas for his contributions in developing the fundamentals of this study and for his patience during our long discussions. I would like to extend my thanks to Dr. Paul Work, Dr. Emanuele Di Lorenzo and Dr. Dirk Schaefer for serving as the committee members. Their time, effort, and comments are greatly appreciated. A special thanks goes to Dr. John Warner for helping me with my questions on ROMS modeling and my colleague Dr. -
2014 Coastal Streams
2014 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List Coastal Streams - Supporting Designated Uses Reach Name/ ID #/ Reach Location/ River Basin/ Criterion Potential Data Source County Use Violated Causes Extent Category Priority Notes Altamaha River Butler River to Altamaha Sound Altamaha 7 miles 1 R030701060509 Glynn/ McIntosh County Fishing 1,5,55 Bungalow Creek Headwaters to Hampton River Altamaha 2 miles 1 R030701060519 Glynn County Fishing 5 Butler River Altamaha River to Altamaha River Altamaha 5 miles 1 (upstream and downstream of I-95) R030701060504 McIntosh County Fishing 5 Darien River Cathead Creek to May Hall Creek Altamaha 5 miles 1 (formerly Cathead Creek to May Creek) R030701060511 McIntosh County Fishing 1,5,55 Hampton River Village Creek to Bungalow Creek Altamaha 1 miles 1 R030701060521 Glynn County Fishing 5 Hampton River Mosquito Creek to Village Creek Altamaha 3 miles 1 R030701060516 Glynn County Fishing 5 Pine Creek Hampton River to the Hampton River Altamaha 2 miles 1 R030701060517 Glynn County Fishing 5 A-326 2014 Integrated 305(b)/303(d) List Coastal Streams - Supporting Designated Uses Reach Name/ ID #/ Reach Location/ River Basin/ Criterion Potential Data Source County Use Violated Causes Extent Category Priority Notes South Altamaha River Altamaha River to Buttermilk Sound Altamaha 15 miles 1 R030701060505 McIntosh/ Glynn County Fishing 5 South Branch (aka Altamaha River to Altamaha River Altamaha 5 miles 1 South Altamaha River) near Cambers Island R030701060510 McIntosh/ Glynn County Fishing 5 Village Creek Bend in Creek at Village Drive to Altamaha 3 miles 1 Hampton River R030701060518 Glynn County Fishing 5 Barbour Island River Wahoo River to Sapelo Sound Ogeechee 8 miles 1 R030602040701 McIntosh County Fishing 5 Bear River Killkenny Creek to St. -
2014 Chapters 3 to 5
CHAPTER 3 establish water use classifications and water quality standards for the waters of the State. Water Quality For each water use classification, water quality Monitoring standards or criteria have been developed, which establish the framework used by the And Assessment Environmental Protection Division to make water use regulatory decisions. All of Georgia’s Background waters are currently classified as fishing, recreation, drinking water, wild river, scenic Water Resources Atlas The river miles and river, or coastal fishing. Table 3-2 provides a lake acreage estimates are based on the U.S. summary of water use classifications and Geological Survey (USGS) 1:100,000 Digital criteria for each use. Georgia’s rules and Line Graph (DLG), which provides a national regulations protect all waters for the use of database of hydrologic traces. The DLG in primary contact recreation by having a fecal coordination with the USEPA River Reach File coliform bacteria standard of a geometric provides a consistent computerized mean of 200 per 100 ml for all waters with the methodology for summing river miles and lake use designations of fishing or drinking water to acreage. The 1:100,000 scale map series is apply during the months of May - October (the the most detailed scale available nationally in recreational season). digital form and includes 75 to 90 percent of the hydrologic features on the USGS 1:24,000 TABLE 3-1. WATER RESOURCES ATLAS scale topographic map series. Included in river State Population (2006 Estimate) 9,383,941 mile estimates are perennial streams State Surface Area 57,906 sq.mi. -
GDOT Powerpoint Template
Fiscal Year 2016 Letting Report Number of Projects Let in FY 2016 (Contractor Low Bid Award Data) GDOT & Local Lets 3; 7% 3; 7% 1; 2% Bridges Roads Enhancements 10; 23% 26; 61% Maintenance Safety Total = 75 As of September 14, 2015 Does not include LMIG Projects Source Construction Bidding Administration Fiscal Year 2016 Letting Report Dollar Amount of Projects Let in FY 2016 (Contractor Low Bid Award Data) $20,620,692; 8% $30,932,555; 13% GDOT & Local Lets Bridges Roads Enhancements $57,559,224; 24% Maintenance $133,935,878; 55% Safety $967,708; 0% Total = $248,620,259 As of September 14, 2015 Does not include LMIG Projects Source Construction Bidding Administration Summary Presented to Low Bid GDOT Board Low Bid w/Adjustments (Includes Adjustments) (Awarded to Contractor) (Total Project Obligation) GDOT Let 45 43 43 (Project Count) GDOT Let $173,014,184 $136,847,381 $145,184,448 (Dollars) Local Let 4 N/A Local Let N/A Local Let (Project Count) Local Let $4,299,022 N/A Local Let N/A Local Let (Dollars) *Low Bid Award Amount includes the Deferred and Awarded projects. Does not include Engineering and Inspection, Utilities, Liquid AC, Incentives, LMIG and Rejected projects. As of September 14, 2015 Source Construction Bidding Administration GDOT Let Projects October 2015 Letting GDOT Let Projects October 2015 Letting Primary Primary Congressional Project Project Project ID Description County Work Type District Let By Sponsor M005112 I-95 SB & NB @ LITTLE SATILLA RIVER - BRIDGE REHAB CAMDEN Bridges 1 DOT GDOT SR 25 CONN/BAY STREET FROM -
The Ochlockonee River System
Short-eared Owl The Ochlockonee River originates in Worth County, Georgia and flows 190 miles GORDY south and southwest through the Florida Panhandle, where it then empties into the White-tailed Deer Gulf of Mexico at Ochlockonee Bay. BRIDGEBORO OCHLOCKONEE RIVER The Ochlockonee River corridor is home to a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. DOERUN Tributary Network Insect-eating pitcher plants One of the most surprising SIGSBEE grow in bogs along the characteristics of a river system is SALE CITY Ochlockonee. the intricate tributary network that makes up the collecting system. This A River System detail does not show the entire The Watershed A river system is a network of connecting network, only a tiny portion of it. A ridge of high ground borders every river system. channels. Water from rain, snow, groundwa- Even the smallest tributary has its This ridge encloses what is called a watershed. HARTSFIELD SCHLEY ter and other sources collects into the chan- own system of smaller and smaller Beyond the ridge, all water flows into another river nels and flows to the ocean. A river system tributaries until the total number system. Just as water in a bowl flows downward to LANEY FUNSTON has three parts: a collecting system, a trans- becomes astronomical. Most of a common destination, all rivers, creeks, streams, porting system and a dispersing system. the earth’s surface is some type ponds, lakes, wetlands and other types of water MOULTRIE of drainage system. bodies in a watershed drain into the river system. A watershed creates a natural community where HINSONTON every living thing has something in common – the source and final disposition of their water. -
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Descriptions of Triangulation Stations in Georgia
' Otfc No. 73 DEPARTMENTDE OF COMMERCE " ^^ m in U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY n I E. LESTER JONES, Superintendent GEODESY DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS IN GEORGIA BY CLARENCE H. SWICK Geodetic Computer, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Special Publication No 45 1 PRICE, 10 CENTS Sold only by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1917 ^^^^^ a^^m^^^^K^^mmmaKmmi^t^^^^m^^^^^^^^^^m^^^^^^mm^m^mmom .,..._!L \ x- *essmsmm Serial No. 73 DEPARTMENT OF ' COMMERCE U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY E. LESTER JONES, Superintendent GEODESY DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS IN GEORGIA BY CLARENCE H. SWICK Geodetic Computer, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Special Publication No. 45 PRICE, 10 CENTS Sold only by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1917 QB 31/ 1917 CONTENTS. Page. Introduction 5 Descriptions of stations 6 Marking of stations 6 Oblique arc, primary triangulation 8 Oblique arc to Augusta, secondary triangulation 11 Savannah River 14 Savannah River to Sapelo Sound 19 Sapelo Sound to St. Simon Sound 26 St. Simon Sound to St. Marys River 36 Index 41 3 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS IN GEORGIA. By Clarence H. Swick, Geodetic Computer, U. S., Coast and Geodetic Survey. INTRODUCTION. This publication contains all the available descriptions of the triangulation stations the geographic positions of which are given in Special Publication No. 43. With the exception of a few supplemen- tary stations along the oblique arc, the descriptions and geographic positions of all triangulation stations in Georgia determined pre- vious to 1917 are included in this publication and in Special Publi- cation No.