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CENTRAL ARIZONA SALINITY STUDY --- PHASE I Technical Appendix C HYDROLOGIC REPORT on the PHOENIX
CENTRAL ARIZONA SALINITY STUDY --- PHASE I Technical Appendix C HYDROLOGIC REPORT ON THE PHOENIX AMA Prepared for: United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation Prepared by: Brown and Caldwell 201 East Washington Street, Suite 500 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Brown and Caldwell Project No. 23481.001 C-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 2 LIST OF TABLES .......................................................................................................................... 3 LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................................ 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 4 2.0 PHYSICAL SETTING ....................................................................................................... 5 3.0 GENERALIZED GEOLOGY ............................................................................................ 6 3.1 BEDROCK GEOLOGY ......................................................................................... 6 3.2 BASIN GEOLOGY ................................................................................................ 6 4.0 HYDROGEOLOGIC CONDITIONS ................................................................................ 9 4.1 GROUNDWATER OCCURRENCE .................................................................... -
The Church Rock Uranium Mill Tailings Spill a Health and Environmental Assessment
THE CHURCH ROCK URANIUM MILL TAILINGS SPILL A HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY REPORT Jere Millard Bruce Gallaher David Baggett Steven Gary September 1983 New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division Health and Environment Department P.O. Box 968 Santa TQ, New Mexico 87504-0968 000791 Front and Rear Cover Photographs Provided Courtesy of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory. Las Vegas, Nevada. 000792 THE CHURCH ROCK URANIUM MILL TAILINGS SPILL: A HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Executive Summary The largest single release of liquid radioactive waste in the Uruted States occurred at the United Nuclear Corporation^ uranium mill near Church Rock, New Mexico, in July 1979. This document reports the results of environmental monitoring conducted by the New Mexico Envi- ronmental Improvement Division (EID) subsequent to the mill tailings spill* Interpretation of data leads to the general conclusion that although the spill was potentially hazardous. Its short-term and long- term impacts on people and the environment were quite limited. How- ever/ the data suggest that dewatering effluents (water from under- ground uranium mines) continually pumped into the Puerco River may represent a greater long-term hazard than the spill. Recommendations are made regarding continued environmental monitoring and resumption of normal land and water use along the Puerco River. EID is also spillissuin ang dtwo its technicaimpacts.l reports to provide more detailed information on the The spill occurred early on the morning of July 16 when the retention dam for a tailings pond failed. Most of the 1100 tons of solid material released was caught by a small emergency catchment dam. -
Biological Assessment After Uranium Mill Tailings Spill, Church Rock, New Mexico
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE LIMITED DISTRIBUTION PUBLIC HEALTH SERVlCE-CDC-Atlanta KOT TOR PUBLICATION EPI-79-94-2 December 24, 1980 TO Director, Centers for Disease Control FROM Chronic Diseases Division Bureau of Epidemiology : • i I'J' ! •t;?| SUBJECT: Biological Assessment After Uranium Mill Tailings Spill, Church Rock, New Mexico SUMMARY On July 16, 1979, a tailings pond dam broke near Church Rock, New Mexico, spilling liquid and solid wastes contami- nated with radioactive uranium, thorium, radium, lead, and polonium- Subsequent evaluation of 6 Navajos potentially exposed to the materials spilled in the Rio Puerco River showed them to have no detectable increase in radioactivity by whole-body counting and no increase in urinary radio- nuclides* Since food-chain analysis is a more sensitive indicator of possible radiation dose, 8 local and 3 control animals were aufcopsied to determine radionuclide concentrations in edible tissues. Calculations indicate that human doses which would result from consumption of such animals would be higher from local than from control animals; however, the data also suggest chat exposure from chronic ingest ion of uranium mine dewatering effluent may be responsible for the elevated radionuclide concentrations found in tissue of local animals. Even though no state or federal regulations were violated, radionuclide concentrations found in animals and calculated human ingestion doses fell in a range Chat justifies both further surveillance of radionuclides in animals and the natural environment and further efforts to reduce the amount of radiation Co which humans and animals are exposed, Navajos in the area have been advised that. theiT exposure Co radionuclides may be reduced by not eat^ - ing kidney and liver from local animals. -
Great Bend of the Gila?
GreatWhat Is the Bend of the Gila? The Great Bend of the Gila is a fragile stretch of river valley and surrounding lands in the Sonoran Desert of southwestern Arizona. This rural landscape is nestled between the cities of Phoenix and Yuma. The Gila River flows through a series of pronounced “bends” here, past jagged mountains and extinct lava flows. It joins the Colorado River just north of the Sea of Cortez. For millennia, communities flourished along the Great Bend. People from many different walks of life created a cultural landscape that merges archaeo- logical and historical wonders in a remarkable natural setting. What Is Special about the Great Bend of the Gila? The Great Bend has long been a The valley later served as an over- crossroads where people of different land route between Spanish settle- backgrounds came together in inter- ments in Sonora and missions along esting and inspiring ways. This legacy the California coast. Father Eusebio of cultural diversity is literally written Kino blazed this trail in 1699, and on the landscape in the form of tens Juan Bautista de Anza formalized it of thousands of petroglyphs authored in 1775. It served as the foundation by Native Americans, with later for many subsequent transconti- additions by Spaniards, Mexicans, and nental trails and roads, including Euro-Americans. Kearny’s trail for the Army of the For more than 1,000 years, fam- West, Cooke's Wagon Road for the ilies lived in villages along the lower Mormon Battalion, and the Butterfield Gila River and cultivated ancestral Overland Stage Line. -
Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK • A R I Z 0 N A • UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Grand Canyon [ARIZONA] National Park United States Department of the Interior Harold L. Ickes, Secretary NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Arno B. Cammerer, Director UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON : 1936 Rules and Regulations A HE following summary of rules is intended as a guide for all park visitors. You are respectfully requested to facilitate the best in park administration by carefully observing the regulations. Complete regu lations may be seen at the office of the Superintendent. Preservation of 7\[atural Features The first law of a national park is preservation. Disturbance, injury, or destruction in any way of natural features, including trees, flowers, and other vegetation, rocks, and all wildlife, is strictly prohibited. Penalties are imposed for removing fossils and Indian remains, such as arrowheads, etc. Camps Camp or lunch only in designated areas. All rubbish that will burn should be disposed of in camp fires. Garbage cans are provided for noninflammable refuse. Wood and water are provided in all designated camp grounds. Fires Fires are absolutely prohibited except in designated spots. Do not go out of sight of your camp, even for a few moments, without making sure that your fire is either out entirely or being watched. Dogs, Cats, or other Domestic Animals Such animals are prohibited on Government lands within the park except as allowed through permission of the Superintendent, secured from park rangers at entrances. Automobiles The speed limit of 35 miles an hour is rigidly enforced. -
Mosty – Obiekty Inżynierskie Rozpięte Ponad Czasem I Przestrzenią, Cz. 2 ❚ Prof
Świat Mosty Mosty – obiekty inżynierskie rozpięte ponad czasem i przestrzenią, cz. 2 ❚ prof. dr hab. inż. Kazimierz Flaga, Katedra Budowy Mostów i Tuneli, Politechnika Krakowska „Czym naprawdę jest most?” – dociekał prof. Kazimierz Flaga w wygłoszonym podczas uroczystości nadania mu godno- ści doktora honoris causa Politechniki Krakowskiej wykładzie, którego treść przytoczyliśmy we fragmencie na łamach poprzedniego numeru „Nowoczesnego Budownictwa Inżynieryjnego”. – „Odpowiedź będzie pełna tylko wówczas, jeśli zauważymy, że most to nie tylko rzeczywistość fi zyczna – obiekt, który łącząc brzegi, umożliwia kontakty międzyludzkie, przemieszczanie się ludzi, myśli i idei. Most ma także odniesienie duchowe, jest czymś na kształt tęczy rozpiętej nad przestrzenią i czasem. Most jest więc i jednym, i drugim – ma ważne znaczenie komunikacyjne i transcendentalne. Jest to duch i materia, razem i oddzielnie, tak jak to ujął niemiecki fi lozof Martin Heidegger w eseju Przezwyciężanie metafi zyki: »Most skupia na swój sposób przy sobie Ziemię i Niebo, Istoty Boskie i Śmiertelnych«”. Historia cywilizacji pełna jest przykładów przez całe życie, projektując – przez wła- wspaniałych mostów. Każda kolejna epoka sne biura konstrukcyjne w Pittsburgu wnosiła do mostownictwa nowy styl archi- i Chicago – 42 mosty, głównie stalowe, tektoniczny, doskonalszą konstrukcję, in- na wielkich rzekach Ameryki: Missi- nowacyjne materiały. Budowniczowie mo- sipi (dziewięć), Ohio (sześć), Columbia stów przechodzili do historii. Lista nazwisk (trzy), Hudson (dwa), Delaware (dwa). twórców słynnych przepraw mostowych Swoją działalnością zdobył tak dużą jest długa. W tej części wykładu autor skupił sławę, że w amerykańskiej Encyklopedii uwagę na wspominanych już poprzednio techniki XX wieku jest on wymieniony trzech wybitnych konstruktorach mostów obok takich postaci, jak Th omas Edison stalowych pierwszej połowy XX w. -
Arizona Historic Bridge Inventory | Pages 164-191
NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet section number G, H page 156 V E H I C U L A R B R I D G E S I N A R I Z O N A Geographic Data: State of Arizona Summary of Identification and Evaluation Methods The Arizona Historic Bridge Inventory, which forms the basis for this Multiple Property Documentation Form [MPDF], is a sequel to an earlier study completed in 1987. The original study employed 1945 as a cut-off date. This study inventories and evaluates all of the pre-1964 vehicular bridges and grade separations currently maintained in ADOT’s Structure Inventory and Appraisal [SI&A] listing. It includes all structures of all struc- tural types in current use on the state, county and city road systems. Additionally it includes bridges on selected federal lands (e.g., National Forests, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base) that have been included in the SI&A list. Generally not included are railroad bridges other than highway underpasses; structures maintained by federal agencies (e.g., National Park Service) other than those included in the SI&A; structures in private ownership; and structures that have been dismantled or permanently closed to vehicular traffic. There are exceptions to this, however, and several abandoned and/or privately owned structures of particular impor- tance have been included at the discretion of the consultant. The bridges included in this Inventory have not been evaluated as parts of larger road structures or historic highway districts, although they are clearly integral parts of larger highway resources. -
Linen, Section 2, G to Indians
Arizona, Linen Radio Cards Post Card Collection Section 2—G to Indians-Apache By Al Ring LINEN ERA (1930-1945 (1960?) New American printing processes allowed printing on postcards with a high rag content. This was a marked improvement over the “White Border” postcard. The rag content also gave these postcards a textured “feel”. They were also cheaper to produce and allowed the use of bright dyes for image coloring. They proved to be extremely popular with roadside establishments seeking cheap advertising. Linen postcards document every step along the way of the building of America’s highway infra-structure. Most notable among the early linen publishers was the firm of Curt Teich. The majority of linen postcard production ended around 1939 with the advent of the color “chrome” postcard. However, a few linen firms (mainly southern) published until well into the late 50s. Real photo publishers of black & white images continued to have success. Faster reproducing equipment and lowering costs led to an explosion of real photo mass produced postcards. Once again a war interfered with the postcard industry (WWII). During the war, shortages and a need for military personnel forced many postcard companies to reprint older views WHEN printing material was available. Photos at 43%. Arizona, Linen Index Section 1: A to Z Agua Caliente Roosevelt/Dam/Lake Ajo Route 66 Animals Sabino Canyon Apache Trail Safford Arizona Salt River Ash Fork San Francisco Benson San Xavier Bisbee Scottsdale Canyon De Chelly Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon Canyon Diablo Seligman -
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First Steps on the American Soil and Stage Portrait of Helena Modrzejewska by Tadeuszajdukiewicz.1880 National Museum in Krakow
January - February 2018 A Monthly Publication of the U.S. Consulate Krakow Volume XIV. Issue 152 First Steps on the American Soil and Stage Portrait of Helena Modrzejewska by TadeuszAjdukiewicz.1880 National Museum in Krakow In this issue: Helena & Raplh Modjeski Zoom in on America From Modrzejewska to Modjeska Helena Modrzejewska’s first name is present in a num- the “g” into a “j”. He spelled aloud “Modjeska.” “Now,” he ber of different languages, or has related versions such said, “it is quite easy to read, and sounds pretty, I think.” as Elena or Lena, her surname “Modrzejewska”, however, We parted good friends, and I began to make prepara- poses a real challenge to pronounce for any non-native tions for the performance of “Adrienne Lecouvreur.” speaker of the Polish language. It is no wonder then that when Modrzejewska, an already accomplished actress in Modjeska had come to America the previous year (1876) Poland, wanted to pursue her acting career in America, her with her second husband, Count Karol Bozenta Chlapow- name became a concern. It was actor John McCullough ski, and her son, Ralph, from her first marriage, and a few of the California Theater who suggested simplifying it. In friends, including writer Henryk Sienkiewicz (who later won her Memoirs and Impressions, the actress describes the the Noble Prize in Literature in 1905.) This was a politically moment when she changed her name Modrzejewska to driven immigration as the Chlapowskis’ patriotic stand put Modjeska: them in trouble with the authorities in the Russian Partition. After the rehearsal Mr. John McCullough came to speak While their ship neared the American shore, the actress to me. -
Appendix a Assessment Units
APPENDIX A ASSESSMENT UNITS SURFACE WATER REACH DESCRIPTION REACH/LAKE NUM WATERSHED Agua Fria River 341853.9 / 1120358.6 - 341804.8 / 15070102-023 Middle Gila 1120319.2 Agua Fria River State Route 169 - Yarber Wash 15070102-031B Middle Gila Alamo 15030204-0040A Bill Williams Alum Gulch Headwaters - 312820/1104351 15050301-561A Santa Cruz Alum Gulch 312820 / 1104351 - 312917 / 1104425 15050301-561B Santa Cruz Alum Gulch 312917 / 1104425 - Sonoita Creek 15050301-561C Santa Cruz Alvord Park Lake 15060106B-0050 Middle Gila American Gulch Headwaters - No. Gila Co. WWTP 15060203-448A Verde River American Gulch No. Gila County WWTP - East Verde River 15060203-448B Verde River Apache Lake 15060106A-0070 Salt River Aravaipa Creek Aravaipa Cyn Wilderness - San Pedro River 15050203-004C San Pedro Aravaipa Creek Stowe Gulch - end Aravaipa C 15050203-004B San Pedro Arivaca Cienega 15050304-0001 Santa Cruz Arivaca Creek Headwaters - Puertocito/Alta Wash 15050304-008 Santa Cruz Arivaca Lake 15050304-0080 Santa Cruz Arnett Creek Headwaters - Queen Creek 15050100-1818 Middle Gila Arrastra Creek Headwaters - Turkey Creek 15070102-848 Middle Gila Ashurst Lake 15020015-0090 Little Colorado Aspen Creek Headwaters - Granite Creek 15060202-769 Verde River Babbit Spring Wash Headwaters - Upper Lake Mary 15020015-210 Little Colorado Babocomari River Banning Creek - San Pedro River 15050202-004 San Pedro Bannon Creek Headwaters - Granite Creek 15060202-774 Verde River Barbershop Canyon Creek Headwaters - East Clear Creek 15020008-537 Little Colorado Bartlett Lake 15060203-0110 Verde River Bear Canyon Lake 15020008-0130 Little Colorado Bear Creek Headwaters - Turkey Creek 15070102-046 Middle Gila Bear Wallow Creek N. and S. Forks Bear Wallow - Indian Res. -
Rainfall-Runoff Model for Black Creek Watershed, Navajo Nation
Rainfall-Runoff Model for Black Creek Watershed, Navajo Nation Item Type text; Proceedings Authors Tecle, Aregai; Heinrich, Paul; Leeper, John; Tallsalt-Robertson, Jolene Publisher Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science Journal Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest Rights Copyright ©, where appropriate, is held by the author. Download date 25/09/2021 20:12:23 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10150/301297 37 RAINFALL-RUNOFF MODEL FOR BLACK CREEK WATERSHED, NAVAJO NATION Aregai Tecle1, Paul Heinrich1, John Leeper2, and Jolene Tallsalt-Robertson2 ABSTRACT This paper develops a rainfall-runoff model for estimating surface and peak flow rates from precipitation storm events on the Black Creek watershed in the Navajo Nation. The Black Creek watershed lies in the southern part of the Navajo Nation between the Defiance Plateau on the west and the Chuska Mountains on the east. The area is in the semiarid part of the Colorado Plateau on which there is about 10 inches of precipitation a year. We have two main purposes for embarking on the study. One is to determine the amount of runoff and peak flow rate generated from rainfall storm events falling on the 655 square mile watershed and the second is to provide the Navajo Nation with a method for estimating water yield and peak flow in the absence of adequate data. Two models, Watershed Modeling System (WMS) and the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) Hydrological Modeling System (HMS) that have Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities are used to generate stream hydrographs. Figure 1. Physiographic map of the Navajo Nation with the Chuska The latter show peak flow rates and total amounts of Mountain and Deance Plateau and Stream Gaging Stations.