State of the River Report for Toxics

Author

Bradley Carter, Portland State University

Community Partner

United States Environmental Protection Agency

First Advisor

Joseph Maser

Date of Award

Winter 2009

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Environmental Management (MEM)

Department

Environmental Science and Management

Language

English

Subjects

Pollutants -- Columbia River Watershed, Water quality management -- Columbia River Watershed, Watershed management -- Environmental aspects -- Columbia River Watershed

DOI

10.15760/mem.24

Abstract

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strives to prevent pollution, protect water quality and improve ecosystems in order to reduce risks to human health and the environment. As outlined in the Agency’s Strategic Plan, the Columbia River Basin was identified as a "National Priority" and designated as one of our nation’s seven "Large Aquatic Ecosystems". This designation grants legislative status equal to the Chesapeake Bay, Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, South Florida Ecosystem, Long Island Sound and Puget Sound. The Strategic Plan is the Agency’s road map of future work efforts, and targets specific goals that are expected to result in a healthier Columbia River Basin. In support of the plan, the Columbia Basin State of the River Report for Toxics (SORR) is the culmination of the collaborative efforts of the Toxics Reduction Working Group - a collection of Federal, State, and municipal agencies, Indian Tribes, non-profit groups and private industries - intended to increase public understanding about the impacts of toxics in the Basin and foster new and enhance existing partnerships to reduce toxics. The Report centers on contaminants of concern (COCs), indicators, toxicant trends, and reduction efforts. SORR will be available in print form by February, 2009.

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Comments

A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Environmental Management.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/15770

Recommended Citation

Carter, Bradley, "State of the River Report for Toxics" (2009). Environmental Science and Management Professional Master's Project Reports. 14.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/mem_gradprojects/14
https://doi.org/10.15760/mem.24