University of Idaho eTOX - Principles of Environmental Toxicology the study of Toxic Substances in the Environment
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Lecture 22 - Environmental Chemicals IV

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Learning Objectives

  1. Explore the environmental challenges of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Colorado as it transitions to a National Wildlife Refuge.
  2. Study the environmental effects, chemical fate and transport, receptors and remedial controls of the Chem-Dyne site in Hamilton, OH.
  3. Explore the environmental clean-up and transition of Midway Island from a Naval Air Station to a sanctuary for over 2,000,000 nesting birds

Advance Reading

  1. There is no advance reading assignment for this lecture

Resources

Keywords

  • BRAC, base realignment and closure
  • Wildlife refuge
  • Monitoring well
  • PRP, potentially responsible party
  • Air-stripping
  • Public health analysis
  • Ecotourism
  • Risk mitigation
 

Suggested Reading

  1. Rocky Mountain Arsenal
  2. EPA: Rocky Mountain Arsenal Superfund Site
  3. News Item: Nerve gas canisters found at RMA
  4. EPA: Chem-Dyne
  5. ATSDR Public Health Assessment: Chem-Dyne
  6. Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
  7. NPR Radio Expedition: Midway Island
    (use keyword search  "Midway Island" (RealAudio 8:47)
  8. Birds of Midway Island, photo page

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