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Thu, Jul 15 2010
Traces of mercury surprise water officials
This article talks about the surprisingly high toxin level were found in Crystal Springs lake.
Wed, Jul 7 2010
Mercury found in fish from S.F. water supply
The study was done by researchers at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, who released the results of the landmark, $1.5 million, two-year project in June.
Thu, Jun 3 2010
SWAMP/SFEI report on contaminants in fish from California lakes
The State Water Resources Control Board's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) has released findings from California’s largest-ever survey of contaminants in sport fish from lakes and reservoirs.
Tue, May 18 2010
A team of SFEI scientists and technology specialists carefully researched and implemented the platform for our new website. The team ulitmately chose the Drupal Content Management System to deliver content to the web.
Thu, May 13 2010
2010 NorCal SETAC Annual Meeting
Rachel Allen, Ben Greenfield, and Michelle Lent presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, held at the UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus.
Wed, May 5 2010
Josh Collins on Ecological Restoration
Listen to SFEI Senior Scientist Josh Collins speak on the topic of ecological restoration. Part of the STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring a Watershed) Project.
Sun, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 29 2010
Environmental Data Upload and Visualization Tools presented at the 2010 NWQMC Conference
Cristina Grosso presented some of SFEI's environmental data upload and visualization tools at the National Water Quality Monitoring Council's National Monitoring Conference in Denver, CO in April.
Wed, Apr 21 2010
Environmental Pollution article on Mercury in San Francisco Bay Forage Fish
The peer reviewed journal, Environmental Pollution, just accepted for publication
Wed, Apr 7 - Fri, Apr 9 2010
5th International Symposium on Brominated Flame Retardants in Kyoto
Susan Klosterhaus gave a presentation entitled "Recent studies on the identification and occurrence of PentaBDE replacement chemicals in indoor and outdoor environments" at the 5th International Symposium on Brominated Flame Retardants held April 7-9, 2010 in Kyoto, Japan.
Tue, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 1 2010
Internal Beta Launch of SFEI's GeoFetch
Kristen Cayce, Shira Bezalel and Gregory Tseng successfully released the Beta version of SFEI's Geoportal to the GIS user group at SFEI. The Geoportal team has developed a data management plan that streamlines organization and accessibility of SFEI’s spatial data.
Mon, Feb 15 2010
Final report used in decision-making for restoration of South Bay Salt Ponds
Letitia Grenier released a final report that will be used in decision making for the restoration of the South Bay Salt Ponds.
Thu, Feb 11 2010
CEDEN Work Group meeting at SFEI
Cristina Grosso, John Oram, Rainer Hoenicke, and Thomas Jabusch participated in the California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) Work Group meeting at SFEI.
Tue, Feb 9 2010
Re-branding of the Wetlands Tracker as the "California's Wetlands Portals"
Michael May presented in Sacramento to the state 401 program coordinating committee (CORCOM) news on the re-branding of the Wetland Tracker as the “California Wetlands Portal” in keeping with its new role as part of the state board My Water Quality portal.
Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 7 2010
2-day Wetlands Monitoring Group Volunteer Monitoring Workshop
Meredith Williams organized a 2-day Wetlands Monitoring Group Volunteer Monitoring Workshop, held February 6-7, 2010 at the UC Richmond Field Station. Featured in the workshop was the California Rapid Assessment Method for wetlands (CRAM).
Thu, Jan 28 2010
SFEI coordinates LTMS Methylmercury Symposium
SFEI coordinated the MeHg Symposium for the LTMS on the topic of the potential for mercury methylation from dredging activities and dredged material placement and reuse. The meeting was attended by scientist, managers, and the dredging community.
Wed, Jan 27 2010
Presentation on the Study of contaminants in sport fish from lakes and reservoirs
Aroon Melwani gave a presentation at the RMP Hg Meeting on a two year statewide monitoring project to study contaminants in sports fish from lakes and reservoirs being led by Dr. Jay Davis, SFEI.
Wed, Jan 27 2010
Presentation on Mercury in Cores from San Francisco Bays and Wetlands
Don Yee presented at the RMP Hg Meeting on the results of the Mercury coring study. Cores collected at 11 subtidal sites, distributed throughout the Bay, were studied to determine ages and pollutant chemical concentrations of various layers.
Wed, Jan 20 2010
Historical Channels and habitats of Alameda Creek
To assist in informing the design of levees in the Eden Landing area, the Historical Ecology team presented to the Alameda Flood Control District on historical channels and habitats of Alameda Creek.
Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22 2010
Storm Water runoff sampling at Mallard Island
SFEI staff mobilized for a wild week of storm water sampling. Storm water runoff was sampled at Mallard Island, the Guadalupe River and Zone 4 line A in Hayward. The rainfall pushed many areas above 100% of normal for this time of year.
Tue, Jan 12 2010
Restoration project in Alviso key to restoring San Francisco Bay wetlands
SFEI is mentioned in this article about restoring the Alviso salt ponds.
Mon, Jan 4 2010
Use of potentially harmful chemicals kept secret under law
Susan Klosterhaus was interviewed by the Washington Post on December 8, 2009 for a story on the trade secret provision in the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).The reporter was specifically interested in Susan’s ‘couch story’and how she acquired the Firemaster 550 flame retardant mixture fro
Mon, Jan 4 2010
Kat Ridolfi gave a presentation titled Legacy of Pollution: Mercury in San Francisco Bay to Friends of Five Creeks
Tue, Dec 1 2009
The Safe to Eat Fish and Shellfish Internet Portal
SFEI, together with SWAMP are developing an interactive web application called "The Safe to Eat Fish and Shellfish" Internet Portal for California Water Council. The intent of the portal is to inform environmental managers and the general public oncontaminant levels in fish throughout the State.
Tue, Dec 1 2009
Special Report from the 2009 State of the Estuary Conference
Susan Klosterhaus was quoted in SFEP's December 2009 of Estuary News, page 23
Fri, Nov 20 2009
Flame retardant chemical in Bay sediments
Susan Klosterhaus was interviewed for and appeared in a special report for the KTVU 5:00 news in November. They were interested in or findings of a flame retardant chemical in Bay sediments.
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Fate and Exposure of Brominated Flame Retardants
Susan Klosterhaus chaired a session on Fate and Exposure of Brominated Flame Retardants at SETAC in New Orleans on Nov 19th.
Mon, Nov 16 2009
SPECIAL REPORT: Deadly Chemical Banned In Clothes Now Turning Up In Furniture, SF Bay
Susan Klosterhaus was inter viewed by Heather Holmes, for a segment on KTVU FOX news titled:
SPECIAL REPORT: Deadly Chemical Banned In Clothes Now Turning Up In Furniture, SF Bay. November 16, 2009.
Wed, Nov 11 2009
Mike May released to state board staff on November 11th the first draft of the specification for the web-based application for Section 401 water quality certification.This system is designed to replace the paper-based system currently in use.
Wed, Oct 28 2009
California Water panel discussion
Robin Grossinger participated with Ellen Hanak of PPIC and ClimateWatch Reporter Craig Miller in a panel discussion on California Water
Thu, Oct 22 2009
Dry Creek Reconnaissance: insights on sediment delivery to the Alameda Creek flood control channel
Sarah Pearce, Bigelow, P., and Lester McKee presented Dry Creek Reconnaissance: insights on sediment delivery to the Alameda Creek flood control channelto the Alameda Creek Watershed Council Forum on Oct 22 at the Zone 7 Water District offices in Livermore.