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February 17, 2004
OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS (ENVR E-110)
Mondays 7:35-9:30 pm
Harvard Hall 202
Harvard University - Spring Term 2004
Text:
MARINE BIOLOGY - An Ecological Approach
by: James Nybakken
5th Edition - Harper & Row Publishers
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0673994511/
Instructor:
George D. Buckley • Voice: (617) 495-5024
e-mail: gbuckley@fas.harvard.edu
Program Coordinator, Certificate in
Environmental Management
Harvard University Extension School
51 Brattle Street - Cambridge, MA 02138
Coordinator of Science - Watertown Public
Schools - Watertown, MA
Director - Marine Ecology Project - Bonaire,
Netherlands Antillies
(Excerpt)
8 March 2004
CORAL REEF MANAGEMENT AND THE EVERGLADES
Buckley / Cousteau
Source:
http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2003-04/syllabi/21784/envre110.pdf
Philippe Cousteau Foundation
http://www.cousteaufoundation.org
http://www.nbc6.net/News/1679510/detail.html
14-May-03
A Historical Overview of Artificial Recharge Studies in the U.S. Geological Survey
an NPR Lecture by Ed Weeks
http://nevada.usgs.gov/adrs/team.html
Ed Weeks' NRP Lecture is scheduled for May 14 at 10 a.m. in the CWRS conference room (Federal Reserve Bank).
The Survey currently has
several aprojects that investigate the use of artificial recharge to manage
ground-water resources and the use of brackish or saline aquifers for storage and recovery of fresh
water. During the 1960s-1980s, the USGS conducted many similar studies
investigating aquifer storage of imported water
or treated sewage effluent supplied by major engineering projects in several
states. These studies indicated that artificial recharge of
fresh-water aquifers can be successful when sediment is removed and microbial
treatment is practiced.
Read more...
Students soak up lessons on water issues
A hands-on exhibit teaches children about conserving and
protecting the state's water resources
Gerard DeChristofaro marched over to two large rocks sitting on a pedestal
and gave a mini-dissertation. "This is limestone from the Floridan
aquifer," Gerard, 9, said as he lifted an oversized magnifying glass
to give a closer look. "In some of the parts, you can see fossils.
There's leaves in there, and some shells. If you look real close, it has
real small holes." His fourth-grade classmates at Suncoast Elementary
School, near Seven Hills in south-central Hernando County, were equally
well-versed on other aspects of water conservation and environmental
protection. Emily Kling, 10, walked over to an aquarium filled with sand,
clay and gravel. "This is a model of the aquifer," Emily said.
"We learned how the water percolates through each layer. Read
more...
Copyright © 2003 St.
Petersburg Times All rights reserved.
Related Links,
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
"Beyond Drought" Information sheet (4 pages, PDF) *
Southwest Florida Water Management District information and education
* pdf file (must have Acrobat Reader to open)
UM hosts January colloquia
to mark launch of new center for
ecosystem science and policy
“Academics
in the Environment Colloquium 2003” will be held in Coral Gables on January 21 and 22, 2003, to mark the launch of the University of Miami’s new Center for
Ecosystem Science and Policy (CESP). The mission of the CESP is to create
innovative, inter-disciplinary initiatives designed to bridge the gap between
science and environmental policy. The Academics Colloquium will bring to campus a
number of prominent academics who have been leaders in creating
inter-disciplinary approaches to environmental teaching and research.
Read more...
Related Links
30-November-02
FGCU, Edison to partner on environmental studies degree
"The purpose of this is to train people to
conduct biological and hydrological monitoring, which can be done with a
two-year degree. They can perform biological and water monitoring for the Everglades Restoration Project while they pursue
higher education." — Bill Wilcox
It's what state and regional agencies have wanted for a long
time. And although it's received just a fraction of its original
funding, a new environmental technology program will provide skilled workers who
can earn while they learn — and give agencies what they've been looking
for. The joint venture involves partnerships among Florida Gulf
Coast University, Edison Community College, the Lee County school
system's environmental education division, the South Florida Water
Management District and several other agencies and institutions. Basically, the
two-plus-two program will offer students an
associate of arts degree in environmental technology with the first two years
at Edison, and the final two years at FGCU, which will eventually confer a
bachelor's degree in environmental studies. It was developed as an associate
of arts rather than an associate of science so it could transfer into the
upper-level baccalaureate program at FGCU. Read
more . . .
Copyright © 2002 Bonita
Daily News All rights reserved.
27-November-02
Students explore
wildlife in the Everglades
Senior Brooke Davidson
has been a member of the Life Sciences Club for more than four years, but
last weekend was the first time she visited the Everglades. "I
think it's amazing," Davidson said. "It's good that they preserve
a part of Florida, and that it's not going to change ... well, at least not
so fast, because that's how all of Florida used to look." Members
of the USF Life Sciences Club spent last weekend at the Everglades National
Park to see what they are trying to protect. They saw endless grass areas
with islands of cypress trees and mangroves. They also saw alligators,
crocodiles, raccoons and hundreds of birds. Club members took a boat
excursion during which they listened to a lecture about the Everglades
wildlife and its history. They also walked several trails.
Read
more . . .
Copyright © 2002
USF Oracle
All rights reserved.
Related Link,
University of South Florida
Life Sciences Club
FGCU instructor seeks to expedite approval for marine lab site
24-October-02
Florida Gulf Coast University instructor and longtime local
environmentalist
Bill Hammond told Lee County commissioners Tuesday that time
could be running
out on finding a home for the university's marine lab, and asked
them to host
a meeting with state park officials to try to get approval for
the Lover's Key site. "We need to finalize a site proposal before the Christmas
break," said
Hammond, who is co-chairman of the county's Smart Growth
Committee and whose
fingerprints are on many of the other environmental programs to
appear locally
in the past four decades. Commissioners agreed to invite state Department of
Environmental Protection
Deputy Director Robert Ballard and DEP's Parks and Recreation
Director Wendy
Spencer, as well as officials from the cities of Bonita Springs
and Fort Myers
Beach, to an early December meeting. Read
more . . .
Copyright © 2002 Naples
News All rights reserved.
Education: New Program Offers Adventurous Classes
No student wants to spend his winter break in class, right?
What if the class were entitled “Downhill Skiing” or “Intro to
Whitewater Canoeing?” If rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, snow skiing, hot air
ballooning and scuba diving sound like a great way to spend winter break, then
George Mason University’s Department of Health, Fitness and Recreation
Resources has the perfect winter programs for Mason students. The
department will sponsor an intersession Everglades canoe expedition entitled
“Florida Everglades: Studying the Ecosystem by Canoe” Jan. 3-17, 2003.
This 12-day trip, which is worth three credits, will combine a multi-day
canoe expedition with the environmental study of what is hailed as the
largest and most unique sub-tropical ecosystem in the U.S. Students interested in these programs may find specific dates
and times of course offerings by checking the course listing on the
Registrar’s Web site: http://registrar.gmu.edu/schedule/.
2002
George Mason University
09-July-01
Florida Earth Project
Academic Course
The FEP Academic course, SOS 6932 will be held July 23 through August 3, 2001. The first week will consist of lectures in Gainesville and the second week will be field work in South Florida. Students will stay on the campus of the University of Florida during the lecture series and will then be at different locations the next week. Transportation during the second week will be provided.
more
25-May-01
Expedition Everglades
A Journey into the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration: Learn how we are rescuing our "River of Grass." Discover our plan to preserve this wondrous place (Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science educational program, 3/01)
http://www.mods.org/education5.htm
• IN375 - Economics of Development and Environment
• FSS199 - A Freshman Seminar on the Everglades Economic Problems
• The Everglades Economics Program
A research and teaching effort which focuses on the interaction of the ecology and economy in South Florida. Our research tools are the latest nationally-available computer models, adapted and modified for the 16 counties that cover the greater Everglades ecosystem, plus our own leg-work, on-site observation, and common sense.
• Prof. Richard Weisskoff
An Associate Professor in the School of International Studies at the University of Miami. He computed the regional economic impacts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Restudy, and he is a member of the Full Cost Accounting Committee of the Governor's Council for a Sustainable South Florida...
Florida International University
classes and sites
Florida Atlantic
University classes and sites
• Expedition Everglades
25-May-01
A Journey into the Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration: Learn how we are rescuing our "River of Grass." Discover our plan to preserve this wondrous place (Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science educational program, 3/01)
http://www.mods.org/education5.htm
01/30/01
• The Florida Environment radio program
A resource for citizens, students and teachers. Produced at Florida Gulf Coast University. Funded by the Southwest Florida Council for Environment Education, Inc.
http://www.floridaenvironment.com• Chronology
• Central and Southern Florida Project
House Document 643. Establishment of CSFP Project
• Environmental Problems Arise
Ron Jones' Declaration. Scientist's testimony re nutrient cycling
Mark Maffei's Declaration. Scientist's testimony re ecosystem habitat destruction in LNWR
William Walker's Declaration. Scientist's testimony re analysis of water quality data
• Federal lawsuit
Federal case. USDC 88-1886
United States complaint. The plaintiff's first pleading
U.S. motion for summary judgment. The government's summary of the case
SWIM Plan. The state's environmental plan for the everglades
Majory Stoneman Douglas Act. The state's legal basis for its environmental plan
Settlement Agreement. Settlement between federal and state parties
Form of the Settlement Agreement. Outline of the major provisions and issues in the Settlement
Consent Decree. Judge's approval of settlement agreement with proviso that affected parties may challenge administrative remedy implementation
• SWIM Challenge
SWIM Challenge cases. Cooperative v. SFWMD, DOAH 92-3038
Petitioner's challenge. Affected parties challenge of administrative remedy
Statement of Principles. Agreement between and federal and state parties
Everglades Forever Act. Legal codification of settlement in SWIM challenge