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Tue, Apr 12 2011
Mining is a Main Source of Mercury to San Francisco Bay
A recent article in Indian Country Today profiled a University of Michigan and RMP study on sources of mercury to San Francisco Bay sediment and the food chain.
Mon, Feb 28 2011
2009 RMP Annual Monitoring Results
The Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in the San Francisco Estuary (RMP) is the primary source for long-term contaminant monitoring information for the Estuary.
Thu, Feb 3 2011
Regional Board Requests RMP Report to Support Reconsideration of Triclosan Uses
A report prepared by the RMP was recently submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) by the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board (SFRWQCB) to inform their consideration of a petition for the regulation of triclosan.
Mon, Dec 20 2010
SFEI Scientist interviewed for San Francisco Estuary Project short film
Jerry Kay Productions made a short film called Cut the Curbs to Claim the Rain, focusing on the El Cerrito San Pablo Avenue rain gardens.
Sun, Nov 28 2010
News Article on PCBs in the Environment
An article in the San Jose Mercury News on PCBs in the Bay Area quotes Jay Davis and Lester McKee.
People are fishing in the area in spite of a health hazard advisory on consuming fish that are contaminated wth PCB's, a carcinogen.
Mon, Nov 22 2010
RMP Update in the Estuary Newsletter
The annual RMP update will be distributed in the December issue of the Estuary Newsletter, published by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. It highlights two recently completed RMP studies on mercury cycling in the Bay.
Wed, Oct 6 2010
2010 Pulse of the Estuary: Linking the Watersheds and the Bay
The Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in the San Francisco Estuary is an innovative collaborative effort between the San Francisco Estuary Insitute, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the regulated discharger community.
Wed, Oct 6 2010
Study Blames Urban Runoff for Toxins in SF Bay
The condensed version of the Chronicle article on urban runoff that went out via AP
Institute scientist Jay Davis tells the San Francisco Chronicle that tests of striped bass from the Bay last year found they contained mercury levels averaging .4 parts per million
Tue, Oct 5 2010
Bay Pollution Source is Close to Home
Article about topics from the 2010 Pulse featuring an interview of Jay Davis
Tue, Oct 5 2010
Cities Key Source of Toxics in Bay, Study Finds
"Historically, we thought (the Sacramento and San Joaquin) were the dominant inputs of contaminants in the bay, but our thinking has shifted," Davis said. "The tributaries from the urban landscapes are contributing more."
Tue, Oct 5 2010
SF Bay Report Reveals Runoff Toxicity Levels
This TV story features Tom Mumley, Sarah Pearce, and Robin Grossinger, with cameos by Rainer Hoenicke and a nice shot of the Pulse
Tue, Oct 5 2010
New Reports Show Sources of Pollution in SF Bay
A KTVU story by Tom Vacar features Tom Mumley and Lester McKee
"Any component of our urban landscape that allows our water to run off very very quickly also allows the contaminants to run off very very quickly as well," said Lester McKee.
Tue, Oct 5 2010
KCBS interview with Tom Mumley
A live KCBS interview with Tom Mumley which covers topics from the 2010 Pulse of the Estuary.
Tue, Oct 5 2010
KGO interview with Tom Mumley covering topics from the 2010 Pulse of the Estuary report.The interview can be found at the 4:16:30 mark of the 4:00-5:00 PM podcast.
To listen, click here
Sun, Aug 29 2010
Robin Grossinger was interviewed for the article "Early settlers found a Shangri-La, then they drained and boxed it" in the Napa Valley Register.
Mon, Aug 23 2010
Sun, Jul 18 2010
Mercury in Crystal Springs fish puzzles scientists
Jay Davis is interviewed about the methyl mercury found in fish caught in Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.