Changes in Tundra Pond Limnology: Re-sampling Alaskan Ponds After 40 Years

The arctic tundra ponds at the International Biological Program (IBP) site in Barrow, AK, were studied extensively in the 1970s; however, very little aquatic research has been conducted there for over three decades. Due to the rapid climate changes already occurring in northern Alaska, identifying any changes in the ponds’ structure and function over the past 30–40 years can help identify any potential climate-related impacts. Current research on the IBP ponds has revealed significant changes in the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of these ponds over time. These changes include increased water temperatures, increased water column nutrient concentrations, the presence of at least one new chironomid species, and increased macrophyte cover. However, we have also observed significant annual variation in many measured variables and caution that this variation must be taken into account when attempting to make statements about longer-term change. The Barrow IBP tundra ponds represent one of the very few locations in the Arctic where long-term data are available on freshwater ecosystem structure and function. Continued monitoring and protection of these invaluable sites is required to help understand the implications of climate change on freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic.     

Naphthenic acid biodegradation by the unicellular alga Dunaliella tertiolecta

Naphthenic acids (NAs) are a major contributor to toxicity in tailings waste generated from bitumen production in the Athabasca Oil Sands region. While investigations have shown that bacteria can biodegrade NAs and reduce tailings toxicity, the potential of algae to biodegrade NAs and the biochemical mechanisms involved remain poorly understood. Here, we discovered that the marine alga Dunaliella tertiolecta is able to tolerate five model NAs (cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, cyclohexaneacetic acid, cyclohexanepropionic acid, cyclohexanebutyric acid and 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-naphthoic acid) at 300 mg L⁻¹, a level which exceeds that of any single or combination of NAs typically found in tailings ponds. Moreover, we show that D. tertiolecta can metabolize four of the model NAs. Analysis of NA-amended cultures of D. tertiolecta via low resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry allowed us to quantify decreasing NA levels, identify metabolites, and formulate putative mechanisms of biodegradation. Degradation of cyclohexanebutyric acid and cyclohexanepropionic acid proceeded via β-oxidation and resulted in the transient accumulation of cyclohexaneacetic acid and cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, respectively. Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid was metabolized via 1-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid suggesting that further degradation may occur by step-wise β-oxidation. When D. tertiolecta was inoculated in the presence of oil sands tailings water from the Athabasca region, biodegradation of single-ring NAs was observed relative to controls. This result corroborates the trend we observed with the single-ring model NAs.     

稳定塘工艺改良与试验研究

笔者从稳定塘结构与净化机理研究,结合厌氧生物膜法、吸附过滤法和稳定塘技术,提出稳定塘工艺改良技术—生物滤塘。本文通过对生物滤塘与传统稳定塘进行对比试验分析,结果表明：当水力停留时间相同时,生物滤塘较传统稳定塘具有较高的COD、NH3-N和TP去除效率,有机负荷调试试验中,当COD浓度达800mg/L时,生物滤塘仍然保持较好的运行状态,COD平均去除率较稳定塘提高了28.8%。     

巢湖滨岸水塘洼地沉积物反硝化速率及对外源碳氮的响应

2018年10月至2019年8月,在巢湖西半湖北侧滨岸筛选3个典型水塘洼地,采集表层沉积物及上覆水样,开展外源碳氮浓度梯度培养实验,解析底质反硝化速率对碳氮的限制性,并识别主要环境影响因素.结果表明：①洼地蒲草、水塘芦苇、水塘蒲草等3种植物丛沉积物对照样的反硝化速率[mg·（kg·h）^-1]分别为2.15~10.87（均值为6.47）、2.08~10.65（均值为6.97）、2.06~10.88（均值为6.76）,彼此间差异性不显著;②总体上,外源氮（硝态氮）的添加可以明显提高沉积物的反硝化速率,表明硝态氮为反硝化过程的限制性因素;③外源碳（葡萄糖）的添加导致植物丛沉积物反硝化速率明显下降,表明有机碳对沉积物反硝化产生了抑制作用;④外源碳氮同时添加明显提高了沉积物反硝化速率,除10月洼地蒲草丛和6月水塘蒲草丛低碳氮浓度沉积物反硝化速率相对较高以外,其它情形均表现为高碳氮浓度沉积物反硝化速率更高.     

闽江口鱼虾混养塘水-气界面温室气体通量及主要影响因子

以闽江口区鳝鱼滩湿地分布的鱼虾混合养殖塘为研究对象,于2011年9月-2012年1月,采用悬浮箱-气相色谱法对养殖塘白天水-气界面CO2、CH4和N2O的通量进行观测,并同步测定地面气象及养殖塘表层水的物理、生物和化学指标.结果表明,观测期间养殖塘水-气界面CO2、CH4和N2O 3种温室气体通量变化范围分别为-22.15 ～74.79 mg·m-2·h-、0.08～6.62mg·m-2·h-1和-9.82 ～ 47.16μg·m-2· h-1,平均值分别为21.04、3.15 mg·m-2ˉh-1和16.58 μg·m-2·h-1,整体均表现为大气中3种温室气体的排放源.养殖塘水-气界面3种温室气体通量特征受到人类管理行为(水质管理和饵料投放等)、养殖鱼虾的觅食和代谢过程及气象因子和水体理化性质等诸多因素的共同影响.     

亳清河水体细菌群落的结构和分布特征

城镇生活和工业生产均会对水生环境中细菌群落的结构和分布产生影响.亳清河是黄河小浪底水库的重要支流,流经铜尾矿库和城镇,为了厘清亳清河水体中的细菌群落结构和分布特征,通过采集亳清河沿线具有空间代表性的水体样品,分析亳清河水体中细菌群落的多样性特征,探讨了其与重金属等环境因子的响应关系.结果表明,亳清河下游细菌群落丰富度和多样性高于上游,表现出先降后升的趋势,在汇入小浪底水库之前达到峰值,在铜尾矿库及其附近水体中具有最低的群落丰富度和多样性;变形菌门(Proteobacteria)、放线菌门(Actinobacteriota)、拟杆菌门(Bacteroidota)、厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)和不动杆菌属(Acinetobacter)、Limnohabitans、假单胞菌属(Pseudarthrobacter)、黄杆菌属(Flavobacterium)分别是亳清河水体中的主要优势菌门和主要优势菌属;不动杆菌属在城镇水体中具有最高的相对丰度,其与TC显著正相关;黄杆菌属与As具有共现性且显著正相关,As对亳清河流域致病菌的传播可能具有促进作用.研究结果对多因素影响下的水体健康评估具有重要...     

Roles of Patch Characteristics,Drought Frequency,and Restoration in Long‐Term Trends of a Widespread Amphibian

Despite the high profile of amphibian declines and the increasing threat of drought and fragmentation to aquatic ecosystems, few studies have examined long‐term rates of change for a single species across a large geographic area. We analyzed growth in annual egg‐mass counts of the Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) across the northwestern United States, an area encompassing 3 genetic clades. On the basis of data collected by multiple partners from 98 water bodies between 1991 and 2011, we used state‐space and linear‐regression models to measure effects of patch characteristics, frequency of summer drought, and wetland restoration on population growth. Abundance increased in the 2 clades with greatest decline history, but declined where populations are considered most secure. Population growth was negatively associated with temporary hydroperiods and landscape modification (measured by the human footprint index), but was similar in modified and natural water bodies. The effect of drought was mediated by the size of the water body: populations in large water bodies maintained positive growth despite drought, whereas drought magnified declines in small water bodies. Rapid growth in restored wetlands in areas of historical population declines provided strong evidence of successful management. Our results highlight the importance of maintaining large areas of habitat and underscore the greater vulnerability of small areas of habitat to environmental stochasticity. Similar long‐term growth rates in modified and natural water bodies and rapid, positive responses to restoration suggest pond construction and other forms of management can effectively increase population growth. These tools are likely to become increasingly important to mitigate effects of increased drought expected from global climate change. Papeles de las Características del Fragmento, Frecuencia de Sequía y Restauración en las Tendencias a Largo Plazo de un Anfibio Ampliamente Distribuido     

吸收法和吸附法油气回收技术的联合应用

介绍了吸收法、吸附法、冷凝法及膜法回收轻质油品蒸发排放出来的油气的回收机理和关键工艺设计数据，分析了在工程应用时存在的一些关键问题、回收效果影响因素。综合比较工业应用时的优缺点和适用范围，认为常压常温吸收法和活性炭吸附法回收技术可在工业实践中联合运用。应用油气回收装置将带来明显的社会效益、环境效益及经济效益。     

A STUDY OF RESIDENTIAL STORMWATER IMPOUNDMENTS: PERCEPTIONS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS1

ABSTRACT: The traditional solution to stormwater runoff from housing developments has been stormwater sewer systems. A newer and increasingly popular solution is some sort of impoundment or “lake” within the development, which is thought to be cheaper, to provide recreation, to improve the aesthetics of the environment, and to increase property values. Little is known of the acceptability of these to public officials, developers, or potential residents, or of their policy implications. Two such developments in Mississauga, Ontario, were studied, in terms of the perceptions and opinions of a random sample of residents and of officials who had been involved in their planning and management. The areas have attracted a relatively young group, just beginning their child-bearing years, with relatively high income and education. The lakes appear to be popular, and relatively successful, especially the one which provides more recreational opportunities, and which has had fewer maintenance problems. The major problems are visual and safety. The City, and to some extent the developers, are seen as the appropriate groups to manage and maintain the lakes. Some suggestions, based on residents' and officials' responses, are presented for future designs and policy formulation.     

PREDICTING IMPACTS FROM WATER CONSERVATION AND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON THE SALTON SEA,CALIFORNIA1

ABSTRACT: An input-output model was developed to predict changes in Salton Sea salinity and water level until the year 2000 due to proposed water conservation efforts and geothermal and solar pond energy developments. The model SALINP provided good agreement with the observed salinities for 1960–80. While SALINP was not overly sensitive to one-year changes in any of the major inputs, a change in the historical means of the Imperial Valley runoff and evaporative loss inputs produced a significant effect on future predictions. The proposed water conservation measures caused the predicted Salton Sea salinity for 2000 to greatly exceed 40,000 ppm, the level at which adverse effects to wildlife are believed to occur. The possible geothermal development also produced predicted salinities considerably above 40,000 ppm. The salinity predictions for solar ponds by themselves and in conjunction with geothermal development were below 45,000 ppm for 2000. The solar pond and geothermal combination also resulted in a predicted lowering of the “natural” water level by 5 to 7 feet by 2000.