A Spatially Explicit Resource-Based Approach for Managing Stream Fishes in Riverscapes

The article describes a riverscape approach based on landscape ecology concepts, which aims at studying the multiscale relationships between the spatial pattern of stream fish habitat patches and processes depending on fish movements. A review of the literature shows that few operational methods are available to study this relationship due to multiple methodological and practical challenges inherent to underwater environments. We illustrated the approach with literature data on a cyprinid species (Barbus barbus) and an actual riverscape of the Seine River, France. We represented the underwater environment of fishes for different discharges using two-dimensional geographic information system-based maps of the resource habitat patches, defined according to activities (feeding, resting, and spawning). To quantify spatial patterns at nested levels (resource habitat patch, daily activities area, subpopulation area), we calculated their composition, configuration, complementation, and connectivity with multiple spatial analysis methods: patch metrics, moving-window analysis, and least cost modeling. The proximity index allowed us to evaluate habitat patches of relatively great value, depending on their spatial context, which contributes to the setting of preservation policies. The methods presented to delimit potential daily activities areas and subpopulation areas showed the potential gaps in the biological connectivity of the reach. These methods provided some space for action in restoration schemes.     

Assessing Societal Impacts When Planning Restoration of Large Alluvial Rivers: A Case Study of the Sacramento River Project, California

Studies have shown that ecological restoration projects are more likely to gain public support if they simultaneously increase important human services that natural resources provide to people. River restoration projects have the potential to influence many of the societal functions (e.g., flood control, water quality) that rivers provide, yet most projects fail to consider this in a comprehensive manner. Most river restoration projects also fail to take into account opportunities for revitalization of large-scale river processes, focusing instead on opportunities presented at individual parcels. In an effort to avoid these pitfalls while planning restoration of the Sacramento River, we conducted a set of coordinated studies to evaluate societal impacts of alternative restoration actions over a large geographic area. Our studies were designed to identify restoration actions that offer benefits to both society and the ecosystem and to meet the information needs of agency planning teams focusing on the area. We worked with local partners and public stakeholders to design and implement studies that assessed the effects of alternative restoration actions on flooding and erosion patterns, socioeconomics, cultural resources, and public access and recreation. We found that by explicitly and scientifically melding societal and ecosystem perspectives, it was possible to identify restoration actions that simultaneously improve both ecosystem health and the services (e.g., flood protection and recreation) that the Sacramento River and its floodplain provide to people. Further, we found that by directly engaging with local stakeholders to formulate, implement, and interpret the studies, we were able to develop a high level of trust that ultimately translated into widespread support for the project.     

化工资源回收利用与废水综合治理

武汉市某化工厂生产废水毒性大、污染物浓度高、盐度高、可生化性差,传统的工业废水处理工艺难以实现达标治理。本着循环经济的发展思路,通过废水现场调研和物料衡算,分析废水中的可资源化利用物质,对废水进行清污分流和污染物(DMF)资源化利用。经济分析表明,资源回收利用与污水综合治理相结合的方案不但可以实现废水的达标排放,还可以产生一定的经济效益。     

制革污泥生物沥浸液中铬回收的方法与效果研究

对制革污泥生物沥浸液加碱沉淀回收Cr时碱的类型与用量、加碱后混合液的沉降速度、沉降比以及上层清液悬浮性固体(SS)及Cr含量与pH关系等进行了研究.结果表明,氧化镁和氧化钙均能很好地沉淀制革污泥经生物沥浸处理后所得的铬液,而液碱效果较差.综合沉淀效果和经济成本考虑,氧化钙作沉淀剂更为合适.将含Cr 720 mg/L的铬液调至pH 7.0,消耗氧化钙的质量浓度为10.0 g CaO/L铬液,能使Cr从液相完全去除,混合液的沉降比达40%.     

强力霉素生产废水资源化技术研究

根据强力霉素生产废水的特殊性,选用三烷基胺为络合剂、正辛醇和磺化煤油为稀释剂、氢氧化钠为反萃取剂,进行萃取-反萃取实验研究.确定了最佳的工艺条件.结果表明,通过三级萃取后,磺基水杨酸(SSA)、对甲基苯磺酸(PTSA)、COD和BOD5去除率分别达到99.8%、95.4%、92.8%和77.4%,一次反萃取率接近100%,并且萃取剂可以循环使用.采用该工艺不但有明显的环境效益,而且还可以回收磺酸类原料资源.具有良好的经济效益.     

工业酸洗含铁废盐酸的资源化处理工艺

工业上广泛使用盐酸作为钢材酸洗介质,会产生相当多的含铁废盐酸,废液如果直接排放会严重污染环境,而且造成资源浪费。本文介绍的技术将所得的废酸通过浓缩精馏、酸化制得HCl气体、再吸收成盐酸以及酸化制备母液的再处理,不产生二次污染且零排放,从而实现了工业酸洗含铁废盐酸的资源化处理。废酸中Cl-的回收率达到85%,得到的工业精制盐酸浓度达34%,同时副产氧化铁红和磷肥。目前该技术已通过中试并经过了有关技术鉴定。实践证明,该技术用于含铁废盐酸的处理,可带来明显的经济效益,且环境友好,是目前代替中和法处理含铁废盐酸较为理想的方法,是一项实用的资源化综合利用绿色技术。     

不同铁源对剩余污泥厌氧系统中蓝铁石生成的影响

以污水处理厂剩余污泥为研究对象,污泥经酸/碱预处理(pH=3.0/pH=10.0)后,分别以FeOOH、FeCl₃及Fe₂O₃为外加铁源,进行厌氧发酵,探究铁源对厌氧系统中蓝铁石晶体生成的影响.结果表明：FeCl₃和FeOOH可以高效地被还原为Fe²⁺,其铁还原效率(EFe)最高为56.24%～80.10%,且酸处理效果优于碱处理(3.00%～13.31%),而Fe₂O₃的EFe相对较低,最高分别为31.94%(pH=3.0)和50.1%(pH=10.0).FeOOH和Fe₂O₃的投加,可促进胞外聚合物(EPS)中蛋白质含量的提升,增强胞外电子传递能力,但Fe₂O₃因其结晶度高,阻碍了铁还原微生物对铁源的利用,导致铁还原效率低.上清液PO₄^3-浓度、污泥Fe-P比例与EFe呈负相关,EFe越高则PO     

铅暴露与排放对中华鲟幼鱼血液中ALT、AST活力的影响

采用水溶液静态置换法,从中华鲟(Acipenser sinensis)受精卵发育至96 h开始,研究了其在0(对照组)、0.2、0.8和1.6mg·L~(-1) Pb~(2+)水溶液中暴露16周,随后排放6周,对中华鲟幼鱼血液中ALT、AST活力的影响.结果显示:Pb暴露后幼鱼血液中的ALT和AST活力均表现为随Pb暴露剂量增加而升高的趋势,1.6mg·L~(-1)组ALT活力与其它各组比较呈极显著差异(P<0.01);0.8和1.6mg·L~(-1)组AST活力与对照组比较分别呈显著差异(P<0.05)和极显著差异(P<0.01). Pb排放后,各暴露组血液中ALT活力降低至对照组水平(P>0.05);1.6 mg·L~(-1)组的AST活力依然较高.超出对照组近2倍(P<0.01).对照组血液的AST/ALT值在2.24～2.32之间;随Pb质量浓度增加,暴露后AST/ALT值呈增加趋势.Pb排放后AST/ALT值降低,但1.6 mg·L~(-1)组与其余各组比较仍维持较高值(P<0.05).初步认为,0.2 mg·L~(-1)和0.8 mg·L~(-1) Pb~(2+)暴露导致中华鲟幼鱼肝细胞不同程度受损,经Pb排放后,轻度受损的组织细胞能够恢复.血液中的AST/ALT值在判断鱼类组织损伤中也具有重要意义.     

A Quantitative Method for Estimating Probable Public Costs of Hurricanes

/ A method is presented for estimating probable public costs resulting from damage caused by hurricanes, measured as local government expenditures approved for reimbursement under the Stafford Act Section 406 Public Assistance Program. The method employs a multivariate model developed through multiple regression analysis of an array of independent variables that measure meteorological, socioeconomic, and physical conditions related to the landfall of hurricanes within a local government jurisdiction. From the regression analysis we chose a log-log (base 10) model that explains 74% of the variance in the expenditure data using population and wind speed as predictors. We illustrate application of the method for a local jurisdiction-Lee County, Florida, USA. The results show that potential public costs range from $4.7 million for a category 1 hurricane with winds of 137 kilometers per hour (85 miles per hour) to $130 million for a category 5 hurricane with winds of 265 kilometers per hour (165 miles per hour). Based on these figures, we estimate expected annual public costs of $2.3 million. These cost estimates: (1) provide useful guidance for anticipating the magnitude of the federal, state, and local expenditures that would be required for the array of possible hurricanes that could affect that jurisdiction; (2) allow policy makers to assess the implications of alternative federal and state policies for providing public assistance to jurisdictions that experience hurricane damage; and (3) provide information needed to develop a contingency fund or other financial mechanism for assuring that the community has sufficient funds available to meet its obligations. KEY WORDS: Hurricane; Public costs; Local government; Disaster recovery; Disaster response; Florida; Stafford Act