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Little Bay Islands : past, present and future, an historical review
No full textLittle Bay Islands U.C. School Magazine 1942A brief geographical description of our island / Bob Forward -- A brief history of settlement and people of Little Bay islands / H. T. Burden -- The church / Gwen Jones -- Societies / Jennette Locke -- Education and schools / Marion Wiseman -- Trade / Bill Hyde -- Industries / Norman Wiseman -- Miscellaneous / H. T. Burden -- Little Bay Islands' part in two world wars / Garland Wiseman -- Little Bay Islands at present ; its people, etc. / Dorothy Wiseman -- The future / Rev. R. N. RowsellAt head of title: Little Bay Islands U.C. School Magazine, 194
Depoe Bay Notice of Adopted Amendment (2010-05-11)
No full text8 pp. Adopted 2010-05-11. Department of Land Conservation and Development Notice of Adopted AmendmentAmendments to the Depoe Bay Zoning Ordinance: A. Revisions to ORS references B. Fractional Ownership definition C. Manufactured Home added as permitted use in the R-l zone; Manufactured Dwelling changed to Manufactured Home in the R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zones D. Revision to Coastal Shoreland review procedure E. Revision to survey requirements F. Notice of public hearing revision G. Add description of quasi-judicial continuances and time limits H. Add time limits on geologic hazards permits I. Description of public street maintenance responsibilities J. Deletion of performance agreement option K. Editorial change to reference appropriate sections in the Land Division ordinanc
Modeling toxic materials in Galveston Bay
No full textpgs. 331-337The history of pollution in Galveston Bay is closely tied to the development of urban areas, primarily the City of Houston and associated industries, and other cities and industries of the Bay's periphery. Water quality problems from biodegradable organic wastes peaked in the early 1970s, then decreased with improved waste treatment. The exact status of toxic materials in the Bay is still unknown, however, for there have been few definitive studies to delineate toxic material concentrations. Armstrong (1980) summarized the knowledge of toxic materials in Galveston Bay based on toxic material discharges, toxic material concentrations in the Bay, and an algal assay used to detect growth rate depression due to toxic materials. Armstrong used information from the original Galveston Bay project (e.g., Beal, 1975; Oppenheimer et al., 1973) and concluded that specific toxic materials were present in concentrations believed to affect organisms in the Bay. Estimates of the discharge of toxic materials to Galveston Bay by Neleigh (1974) and Goodman (1989) determined that a variety of toxic materials were being discharged to Galveston Bay from point sources and tributaries
Fishers and fisheries of Moreton Bay
No full textMoreton Bay is one of the most intensely used coastal systems in Australia and supports some of Queensland’s most productive fisheries, including Indigenous, commercial, recreational and charter sectors. This paper explores the economic and cultural value of these fisheries to the Moreton Bay region and the challenges they face. Fishing is recognised as one of Queensland’s oldest industries. Marine resources were harvested by Indigenous peoples long before European settlement and continue to form an important part of Indigenous culture today. Commercial fisheries operating within Moreton Bay are valued at 194m per annum, with fishers harvesting mud crabs, sand whiting, snapper, tailor and bream, among others. Despite the longevity of these sectors, a number of challenges exist. These include managing risks related to climate change, a growing urban population, and the need to mitigate environmental impacts from fishing and other marine activities. Interactions with other management sectors, including marine park planning and native title rights, will also need to evolve if we are to ensure a sustainable future for the fisheries of Moreton Bay
Soundings: the Newsletter of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society. 2013
No full textIssues January - November/December 2013. (PDF contains 96 pages
Modeling toxic materials in Galveston Bay
No full textpgs. 331-337The history of pollution in Galveston Bay is closely tied to the development of urban areas, primarily the City of Houston and associated industries, and other cities and industries of the Bay's periphery. Water quality problems from biodegradable organic wastes peaked in the early 1970s, then decreased with improved waste treatment. The exact status of toxic materials in the Bay is still unknown, however, for there have been few definitive studies to delineate toxic material concentrations. Armstrong (1980) summarized the knowledge of toxic materials in Galveston Bay based on toxic material discharges, toxic material concentrations in the Bay, and an algal assay used to detect growth rate depression due to toxic materials. Armstrong used information from the original Galveston Bay project (e.g., Beal, 1975; Oppenheimer et al., 1973) and concluded that specific toxic materials were present in concentrations believed to affect organisms in the Bay. Estimates of the discharge of toxic materials to Galveston Bay by Neleigh (1974) and Goodman (1989) determined that a variety of toxic materials were being discharged to Galveston Bay from point sources and tributaries
Point source loadings to Galveston Bay
No full textpgs. 53-60Galveston Bay is the most important estuary on the Texas coast. It harbors the largest seaport, houses the largest industrial complex, and produces the largest shellfish catch on the Texas coast at 38 percent of the state's total. Thousands of weekend fishermen and boaters use the bay. However, Galveston Bay also receives the largest total amount of industrial and municipal effluent of all of the Texas estuaries, both directly from the Houston/Texas City areas and indirectly from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area via the Trinity River. (EPA, 1980)
Values towards Moreton Bay and catchments
No full textIn environmental management, ‘values’ are often considered as inherent in the physical environment, rather than being recognised as human constructs: the most deeply held and stable of ways people think about environments. An understanding of how people value environments, beyond the well-recognised utilitarian and moralistic values on which most environmental management is founded, would offer greater opportunity to engage with the public and improve policy. A qualitative study of people’s ‘relational’ values towards Moreton Bay and catchments shows the passion of people who are connected with waterways. We found that Traditional Custodians, and the non-Aboriginal residents of the upper catchments, and the lower catchments and Bay, share the same set of values, with some differences in foci and ways of combining them. Individuals hold several values each. The most commonly held are humanistic values, about emotional attachment to nature or landscapes; naturalistic values, about direct experience of nature; moralistic values, about ethical concerns to protect nature; and aesthetic values, focusing on beauty. Utilitarian values, about the practical use of natural resources, in this case waterways, were raised somewhat less frequently. Managers can explore how they can draw upon these values in designing and implementing management strategies, and in communication with the public. The passion towards the waterways highlights the importance of voluntary stewardship by Traditional Custodians, voluntary organisations and individuals, and suggests political support for managing waterways, a point important in making resourcing decisions.Full Tex
Managing for the multiple uses and values of Moreton Bay and its catchments
No full textManaging Moreton Bay involves a complex set of organisations and regulations which broadly reflect the historical build-up of Aboriginal customary uses and meeting of cultural obligations followed by a set of uses of this marine space for fishing; shipping and transport; maritime safety; conservation of marine ecosystems, birds and marine species; and water quality. Until now, management has been focused on regulating uses and managing their co-existence and potential conflicts, with some acknowledgement of ‘rights’. While this is important, utilitarian and ecological values are only two of a potential set of values the public may hold towards waterways. This paper summarises the history of management of Moreton Bay, then considers how Moreton Bay and relevant aspects of the catchments are managed. It suggests new ways in which a wider set of values can be considered in management, and opportunities for communication with the interested public.Full Tex
River Discharge and Environmental Stress in Galveston Bay and the Guadalupe Estuary, Texas
No full text[np]Loading of nutrients and organic carbon affect many aspects of plankton communities, which include primary production, community respiration and microbial loop interactions. Furthermore, manipulation of inflows may serve as a management tool designed to influence lower food web interactions. The purpose of this study was to understand the freshwater inflow impact on the spatial and temporal plankton dynamics. To achieve this we examined spatial and temporal characterizations of the pelagic environment in two bay systems of Texas, Galveston Bay and the Guadalupe Estuary. Characterizations included water quality parameters (temperature, salinity, oxygen saturation and turbidity etc.), nutrients, dissolved organic carbon, net productivity and respiration. All of these parameters were measured monthly (from Jan 2005 to Aug 2006) at 6 stations in Galveston Bay and 7 stations in the Guadalupe Estuary. Our preliminary analyses showed that light penetration was positively correlated with freshwater discharge, where the relationship became stronger at stations located closer to the point of river discharge. Also correlated with discharge was dissolved inorganic nitrogen and phosphate concentrations, where the N:P ratio was ~10. Dissolved organic carbon, however, showed no obvious temporal variation throughout these two ecosystems, but the spatial variations related to the distance from the point of river discharge. In addition, primary productivity showed no relationship with river discharge or nutrients, which suggests that other factors might be important, such as temperature. We are currently analyzing plankton community shifts in response to discharge
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