Puyet Sound Estuary Program
Puget Sound Estuary Program
Project Status Reports
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Puget Sound
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
January 1988
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CONTENTS
TOXIC CONTROL STUDIES
Development of Sediment Quality Values - Phase I 1
Sediment Quality Reference Values - Phase II 2
Effects of Contaminant Partitioning and Organic Enrichment
on Sediment Toxicity 3
Development of Effluent Toxicity Tests Using Puget Sound
Organisms 4
Puget Sound Sediment Reference Material 5
Transport of Contaminants from Elliott and Commencement
Bays to the Main Basin of Puget Sound 6
URBAN BAY ACTION PROGRAMS
Commencement Bay Toxics Source Control Action Program 7
Elliott Bay Toxics Source Control Action Program 8
Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation 9
Lake Union/Ship Canal/ShiIshole Bay Water Quality
Management Program 10
Everett Harbor Toxics Source Control Action Program 11
Budd Inlet Problem Identification 12
ESTUARY CHARACTERIZATION
Puget Sound Environmental Atlas 13
Puget Sound Pol 1utant Loading 14
Dungeness Crab Study 15
Chemical Accumulation in Macroalgaes and
Blackmouth Salmon 16
Chemical Accumulation in Puget Sound Clams 17
Seafood Consumption Risk Assessment 18
Survey of Marine Fi sh Data Sets 19
Toxics in Wildlife 20
Preliminary Identification of Data Sets and
Stations for Water Column Characterization 21
Trends i n Puget Sound Water Quali ty 22
Characterization of Toxic Contamination in
Non-Urban Bays and Basins of Puget Sound 23
Pesticide Usage Characterization/Sampling Strategy 24
DEVELOPMENT OF ESTUARY MANAGEMENT TOOLS
Technical and Management Integration of EPA/State Department
of Ecology Puget Sound Activities 25
Puget Sound Data Management 26
Integration of the Ambient Monitoring Program for Puget Sound 27
Development of an Ambient Monitoring Program for Puget Sound 28
Puget Sound Scientific Protocols 29
Preparation of a Risk Assessment Guidance Manual 30
Pol 1utants of Concern Matri x 31
Toxic Chemicals in Aquatic Environments Symposium 32
Puget Sound Institute Computerized Bibliography and Benthic
Studies 33
PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS EFFORTS
Puget Sound Traveli ng Exhibit 34
Seattle Aquarium: Adopt-A-Beach and State of the Sound
Exhibits 35
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Development of Sediment Quality Values for Use in Puget
Sound - Phase I
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PROJECT PERIOD: July 1985 - Sept. 1986
Seattle District
Tetra Tech, Inc.
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98005
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Total: $164,500
Bob Barrlck, Tetra Tech EPA Share:Office of Puget Sound
FY 85 $20,000, FY 86 $17,500
NEPA Compliance funds $75,000
Other Contributors: Corps of Engineers
Dept. of Ecology
Dept. of Natural
Resources
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Dan Steinborn Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-8505 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To compile and review existing chemical and biological data
from Puget Sound in order to identify statistical relationships between
sediment contaminant concentrations and empirically determined biological
effects. Then, to evaluate possible techniques for identifying numerical
values of chemical concentrations in sediments which are correlated to
biological effects. Finally, to evaluate the appropriateness of using
sediment quality values in various regulatory applications.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed. Five draft reports covering separate aspects
of the study were issued and reviewed by an interagency technical work
group. The draft reports were revised and incorporated Into a single
report titled "Development of Sediment Quality Values for Puget Sound
(issued September 1986).
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/19/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Sediment Quality Values Refinement - Phase II
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: Sept 1987 - Sept 1988
Performance Technologies,
Inc
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Bob Barrick, PTI Total: 155,602
Harry Seller, PTI EPA Share: 155,602
Other Contributors -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Sally Hanft Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-8508 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: (See Development of Sediment Quality Values for Use in Puget
Sound, phase I) This effort serves to further test the reliability of the
Apparent Effects Threshold (AET) values,which serve to establish
relationships between concentrations of chemicals in sediments and
observed biological effects.
PROJECT STATUS: The majority of the effort to date has focused on
acquisition of data for inclusion in the sediment quality data base, and
development of a menu-driven, Dbase Ill/IBM compatible data management
system. This system can be used to calculate AET's and evaluate data sets
based on AET or other potential sediment criteria values. Efforts have
recently been initiated to upgrade the Puget Sound AET using new data and
to further evaluate the sensitivity of the AET. The database and
accompanying documentation will be delivered to EPA in April, 1988. A
final study report is due in September 1988.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Effects of Contaminant Partitioning and Organic Enrichment
on Sediment Toxicity
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Oregon State University
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Newport, Oregon 97365
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Lavern Weber - OSU
Rick Swartz - EPA ORD
BUDGET:
Total: $83,370
EPA Share: $77,660 (FY 85)
Other Contributors: Oregon State Univ,
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Rick Swartz/ Catherine Krueger
(503) 867-4031/ 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To develop an understanding of the effects of contaminant
partitioning and organic enrichment on sediment toxicity. Comparisons of
results of static and flow through bioassays were used to examine:
(1) the availability and toxicity of particulate-bound and dissolved
contaminant fractions in Eagle Harbor sediments; (2) the influence of
sediment organic enrichment on the availability and toxicity of
flouranthene (a major contaminant of Eagle Harbor sediment); (3) the
relative sensitivity of deposit-feeding amphipods (Corophium) and
predatory amphipods (Rhepoxynius); and (4) the influence of sediments and
organic enrichment on phoxocephalid amphipods in the absence of
contamination by toxic materials.
PROJECT STATUS: All laboratory testing and analyses have been completed
and the data have been analyzed and interpreted. The following reports
have been submitted to EPA:
"Availability and Toxicity of Particulate-bound and Dissolved Contaminant
Fractions in Eagle Harbor Sediments" - Final received Oct. 1986
"Effects of Organic Enrichment on Sediment Toxicity" - Final received Aug.
1987
"Organic Enrichment Effects on Rhepoxynius abronius" - Final received
Aug. 1987
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Development of Effluent Toxlclty Tests Using Puget Sound
Organisms
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Oregon State University
Hatfleld Marine Science Center
Newport, Oregon 97365
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
tavern Weber - OSU
Rick Swartz - EPA ORD
BUDGET:
Total: $25,000
EPA Share: $25,000 ($16,000 from
Office of Puget
Sound, $9,000 from
ORD)
Other Contributors: Oregon State Univ.
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger/RIck Swartz
(206) 442-1287/(503) 867-4031
OBJECTIVES: EPA recently Implemented a change in policy concerning the
control of toxicants in municipal and industrial effluents. This policy
change requires that toxicity testing be incorporated Into NPDES permits.
The EPA Office of Research and Development was requested by the Permits
Division of the Office of Water to develop a series of toxicity tests
specifically addressing marine and estuarine waters. It is estimated that
it will cost $260,000 to develop appropriate tests for both the east and
west coasts. Funding of $25,000 was provided in FY 85 by the Office of
Puget Sound to allow OSU to conduct a literature search for information
pertaining to: (1) the use of Surf Smelt and other Northwest marine fish
species in effluent toxicity testing; and, (2) the propagation and
maintenance of Surf Smelt and other marine fishes under laboratory
conditions.
PROJECT STATUS: The literature survey funded by the Office of Puget Sound
has been completed. The final report, titled "Surf Smelt and Other Marine
Fishes Appropriate for Use in Chronic Toxicity Testing in the Puget Sound
Area and on the Pacific Coast", was delivered to EPA December 26, 1985.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Sediment Reference Material
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
NOAA/NMFS
N.W. and Alaska Fisheries Center
2725 Montlake Blvd. E.
Seattle, WA
PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Apr. 1986 - Jan. 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dr. Don Brown, NMFS
BUDGET:
Total: $42,000
EPA Share: $42,000
Other Contributors: None
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To develop a sediment reference material that can be used for
the intercomparison of organic chemical data from individual analytical
laboratories conducting analyses of pollutants in Puget Sound. Reference
materials are necessary for determining if the precision of analyses by
different labs are within acceptable limits. The results of this effort
will be to more fully ensure the production of reliable and comparable
data.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed. The reference material was developed in May
1986. Verification analyses were completed in June. The material is
currently stored frozen at the Northwest and Alaska Fisheries center, NMFS
lab in Seattle. Requests for reference samples are available upon
request. Requests should be directed to Catherine Krueger, Office of
Puget Sound (206) 442-1287.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Transport of Contaminants from Elliott Bay and Commencement
Bay to the Main Basin of Puget Sound
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement
NOAA/PMEL PROJECT PERIOD: March 1985 - Oct. 1987
BIN C15700 Bldg. 3
Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Dr. Herbert Curl Total: $200,000
EPA Share: $200,000
Other Contributors: NOAA In-Kind
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the movement of contaminants from Elliott Bay
and Commencement Bay to the Main Basin of Puget Sound. Time series of
velocity and vertical particle flux, combined with synoptic measurements
of salinity, temperature, heavy metals, and particle-borne toxic
hydrocarbons were used to estimate the major pathways for contaminant
transport: advection, mixing and settling in the surface plume and
mid-depth, and erosion, and settling in the bottom boundary layer.
PROJECT STATUS:
Field Sampling conducted March - May 1985, data analysis May 1985 - June
1986.
Final Report Delivered October 1987
The final report contains a description of data acquisition , results of
data evaluation and recommendations for future study efforts.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Commencement Bay Source Control Action Program
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Wash. Dept. of Ecology
Mail Stop PV-11
Olympia, Washington 98504
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Marc Morton, Ecology
BUDGET:
Total: $114,463
EPA Share: $100,000
Other Contributors: Ecology
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Clare Ryan/Jack Gakstatter
(206) 442-4014
OBJECTIVES: To create a special action enforcement/compliance team who's
mission is to evaluate and eliminate sources of toxic contamination to
Commencement Bay. Action team source identification and control involves
inspection and evaluation of dischargers and potential sources, field
investigations, meetings with responsible parties, preparation of
documentation required for legal and enforcement activities, and follow-up
monitoring of corrective actions.
PROJECT STATUS: The Action Team has been working in Commencement Bay to
reduce inputs of chemical pollution for approximately two years. Numerous
orders have been issued, enforcement actions taken, and permits revised to
include greater monitoring and control of toxics. The Action Team's
efforts on source control is ongoing.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 09/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Elliott Bay Toxics Action Program
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: Dec. 1984 - Present
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
Battelle, Inc
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Jean Jacoby, Tetra Tech Total: $693,308
Bob Pastorok, PTI EPA Share: 343,308
Other Contributors: City of Seattle
Dept. Ecology
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Sally Hanft Clare Ryan
(206) 442-8508 (206) 442-8511
OBJECTIVES: Designation and description of toxic problem areas and
probable sources of contamination to Elliott Bay and the lower Duamish
River; identification of the agencies or individuals responsible for
implementation of cleanup and/or abatement efforts. Emphasis has been
placed on using existing data to identify and control known sources of
contamination, with follow up field sampling to refine problem area
characterization and identify additional sources.
PROJECT STATUS:
The initial stages of the project are complete. Existing data has been
compiled and interim source control actions identified. A special
enforcement and compliance team has worked for the past year conducting
field inspections and follow up monitoring to ensure that source control
actions are implemented. Sampling was conducted September 1985 to fill
data gaps. The additional data is now being analyzed and the interim
action plan will be revised based on the new information.
Reports Issued:
"Review of Existing Plans and Activities Oct. 1985
"Interim Action Plan" Oct. 1985
"Sampling Program Design" Aug. 1985
"Remedial Activities and Plans" March, 1985
"Initial Data Summaries and Problem Identification" Jan 1986
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
Wash. Dept. of Ecology PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Aug. 1987
Mail Stop PV-11
Olympia, WA 98504
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Glennis Stumpf, Ecology Total: $124,000
EPA Share: $51.400
Other Contributors: Ecology
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To provide financial support to the Dept. of Ecology's
Superfund Program to enhance their Eagle Harbor Preliminary
Investigation. The purpose of the study was to determine the type and
extent of Eagle Harbor sediment contamination, define the ancillary
properties of the sediments, characterize interstitial water quality,
establish quantitative relationships among sediment chemistry, sediment
toxicity, and benthic effects, and identify, where possible, probable
sources of contamination.
PROJECT STATUS:
Field Sampling - conducted June 1985
Data Analysis - conducted June 1985 through July 1986
Report Preparation - Preliminary draft report issued June 1986
Final report completed
The report, titled "Eagle Harbor Preliminary Investigation", indicated
that the Washington Dept. of Transportation's ferry maintenance terminal
represents a probable source of significant metals contamination to the
harbor. Probable sources of significant hydrocarbon contamination were
identified as the ferry maintenance terminal, the Wykoff Company wood
treatment facility, and a spill or dump site midchannel in the harbor.
Eagle Harbor has recently been designated an NPL superfund site and
negotiations are ongoing with the Wykoff Co. and the Department of
Transportation regarding remedying existing contamination.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Lake Union/Ship Canal/ShiIshole Bay Water Quality
Management Program
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
City of Seattle
Land Use and Transport. Project
200 Municipal Bldg.
Seattle, WA 98104
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1986 - Sept. 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Francis Solomon
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
BUDGET:
Total: $99,308
EPA Share: $50,000
Other Contributors:
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
City of Seattle
OBJECTIVES: Identification and description of toxic problem areas and
probable sources of contamination to Lake Union and the Ship Canal;
identification of policy issues and establishment of environmental quality
guidelines; identification of the agencies or individuals responsible for
implementation of source control and/or cleanup efforts; development of a
detailed sampling program to fill critical data gaps in source
identification and problem area characterization.
PROJECT STATUS: The City of Seattle has completed a compilation of
existing data and a preliminary identification of problem areas and
sources of pollution. This information was used to develop a toxics
control Action Plan for Lake Union and the Ship Canal that was issued
Sept 30, 1987. The Washington Department of Ecology and Seattle Metro
have agreed to provide personnel to oversee Action Plan implementation
1988. The following Lake Union reports are available from the city of
Seattle:
Lake Union and Ship Canal Water Quality Management Program Data
Summaries Report - March, 1986. Data Summaries Report Addendum -
April, 1987.
Lake Union and Ship Canal Water Quality Management Program
Background Report - June, 1986
Lake Union and Ship Canal Water Quality Management Program Draft
Interim Action Plan - October, 1987
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 09/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Everett Harbor Toxics Action Program
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: April 1985 to Present
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Jean Jacoby, Tetra Tech Total: $522,985
Bob Pastorok, PTI EPA Share: $522,985
Other Contributors: Dept. of
Ecology - In Kind
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Sally Hanft Clare Ryan
(206) 442-8508 (206) 442-8511
OBJECTIVES: Designation and description of toxic problem areas and
probable sources of contamination to Everett Harbor; Identification of the
agencies or individuals responsible for implementation of source control
and/or cleanup efforts. Emphasis has been placed on using existing data
to identify and control known sources of contamination, with follow up
field sampling to refine problem area characterization and identify
additional sources.
PROJECT STATUS: Existing data has been compiled and evaluated. Followup
sampling and analysis has been completed, and an action plan is being
developed. An action team has worked for the past year conducting field
inspections and follow up monitoring to ensure that source control actions
are implemented. Additional data is now being analyzed and an action plan
will be developed based on this Information.
Reports Issued:
"Sampling and Analysis ^ July 1985
"Initial Data Summaries and Problem Identification" Sept. 1985, draft
"Review of Existing Plans and Activities Jan. 1986
"Remedial Activities and Plans" Sept. 1985
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/15/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Budd Inlet Problem Identification Data
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
PROJECT TYPE: Contract
PROJECT PERIOD: 4/7/87 - 4/1/88
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Ms. Karen Keely
BUDGET:
Total: 30,701
EPA Share: 30,701
Other Contributors: -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Sally Hanft
(206) 442-8508
FTS 399-8508
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Michael S. Rylko
(206) 442-4014
FTS 399-4014
OBJECTIVES: This project is one component of The Urban Bay Toxics Control
Program. The Fundamental program objectives of the problem identification
phase are to identify existing comtamination problems through a literature
and data review; identifying and ranking suspected pollutant sources; and
identifying data and information gaps.
PROJECT STATUS: Draft initial problem identification and data gaps summary
will be completed 2/15/88 with a final report expected 4/1/88. Because
the major toxics problems and the data concerning conventional pollution
problems are limited, a large portion of the project's effort will be
directed toward identifying data gaps.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/01/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Environmental Atlas
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract and
Interagency Agreement
Phase 1: Jones & Stokes
Bellevue, Washington PROJECT PERIOD:
Phase 2: Corps of Engineers Phase 1: March - Aug. 1985
Seattle District Phase 2: Jan. - Feb. 1987
Evans Hamilton
Seattle, Washington
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Harvey Van Veldhuizen, Jones & Stokes
Frank Urabeck, Corps of Engineers
Betsy Day, Evans-Hamilton
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368 (206) 442-1368
BUDGET: Phase 1 Phase 2
Total: $14,576 Total: $147,716
EPA Share: $14,576 EPA Share: $40,000 FY 85
Other Contributors: None $43,716 FY 86
Other Contributors: Corp of Eng.
PSWQA
OBJECTIVES: To develop an atlas of Puget Sound, identifying areas of
biological significance, sources of pollution, environmental conditions,
and resource uses. The atlas, which consists of a series of maps with
overlays and accompanying narrative, will provide a common reference for
agencies focusing on preventive action and/or solving environmental
problems in Puget Sound.
PROJECT STATUS: The atlas and descriptive narrative were completed in
February 1987.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Pollutant Loading
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract
Cooper Consultants PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. - Nov. 1985
1750 112the Ave., N.E.
Bellevue, HA 98004
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Miles Athey - Cooper Consultants Total: $60,523
Spyros Pavlou - Envlrosphere EPA Share: $60,523
Other Contributors: None
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Norma Young Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-4012 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To compile, organize, and review existing pollutant loading
data, and develop recommendations for Increasing the utility of the NPDES
program as a tool for collecting loading data. Then, to evaluate and
recommend methodologies and appropriate models for use in quantifying
nonpolnt pollution to Puget Sound, and to evaluate the effectiveness of
the current system of monitoring and reporting oil and toxic spill
information.
PROJECT STATUS:
The study was completed in November 1985. The following products were
generated:
Reports: "Summary of Historical Puget Sound Contaminant Mass Loading
Analyses" delivered Oct. 1985
"Methodologies for Quantifying NonPoint Source Contaminant
Loadings to Puget Sound" delivered Oct. 1985
"Identification of Contaminant Spill Records" delivered
Oct. 1985
"NPDES Monitoring Recommendations to Improve Contaminant
Loading Data Availability" delivered Oct. 1985
Database: Puget Sound Pollutant Loading Source Data Inventory
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Dungeness Crab Habitat Study
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement
Washington Sea Grant PROJECT PERIOD: Apr. - Dec. 1986
University of Washington
College of Fisheries
Seattle, Washington 98195
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
David Armstrong, Univ. of WA Total: $21,500
EPA Share: $21,500
Other Contributors: None
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger - Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To complete a study recently undertaken by the Washington
Department of Fisheries and the Washington Sea Grant Program. The study
will result in the development of better information on the Dungeness crab
resource in Puget Sound, specifically, on the use of different habitats by
various life stages of the crab.
PROJECT STATUS: Five areas of northern Puget Sound were sampled April -
June. The data collected has been organized and analyzed with emphasis on
habitat utilization by life stage, definition of inshore/offshore
movements, determination of recruitment distribution and relative
strengths between year classes, and identification of important crab
aggregation areas, especially as related to molting and gravid females.
Two of the three project reports have been finalized:
Padllla Bay Dungeness Crab, Cancer Magister. Habitat Study - January,
1987.
Dungeness Crab, Cancer Maqister. Distribution, Recruitment, Growth,
and Habitat Use in Lummi Bay, Washington - December, 1986.
The third report, a masters thesis, is still in progress.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Chemical Accumulation 1n Macroalgae and Blackmouth Salmon
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
PROJECT TYPE: In-house Study
EPA, Environmental Services D1v. PROJECT PERIOD: Macroalgae, May 1986
Jan. 1987; Salmon - FY.87
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dave Terpenlng, EPA ESD
BUDGET:
Total: Not applicable
EPA Share:
Other Contributors:
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To determine concentrations of pesticides, metals, and PCBs
1n the tissue of four species of macroalgae and one species of salmon
harvested 1n Puget Sound. Following tissue analysis, human health risk
assessment techniques will be used to determine the extent to which
1ngest1on of the seaweed or salmon could be harmful to human consumers.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed. Macroalgae sampling was conducted in May 1986
at 5 urban/industrial areas in Puget Sound. Sampling sites were selected
on a "worst case" basis. Sample analysis has been completed and results
indicate relatively low levels of all substances measured. Blackmouth
salmon were harvested in November 1986, from 7 bays. A human health risk
assessment has been Initiated using both the seaweed and salmon data.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Chemical Accumulation in Puget Sound Clams
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
Washington Department of Social PROJECT PERIOD: April 1986 - Feb 1988
and Health Services
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Jack Lilja, DSHS
BUDGET:
Total: $213,000
EPA Share: $203,655
Other Contributors: DSHS
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether levels of chemicals and bacteria in
Puget Sound shellfish harvested from recreational beaches are high enough
to be potentially harmful to human consumers.
PROJECT STATUS: Teams from DSHS and EPA harvested several species of
clams from 25 recreational beaches in Puget Sound during 1986 and 1987.
Preliminary results of the analysis indicate chemical contaminants in
nearly all samples were below action levels set by the U.S. FDA. Bacteria
in the clams were detected at higher than allowable levels for commercial
clamming operations at several beaches. The final report will be
released in April, 1988. A human health risk assessment, using EPA
methods, will be conducted in FY 1988 using the clam tissue data.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/19/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Seafood Consumption Risk Assessment
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
PROJECT TYPE: Contract
PROJECT PERIOD: Sept 1987 - July 1988
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dr. Les Williams
Tetra Tech
BUDGET:
Total: 35,042
EPA Share: 35,042
Other Contributors: - -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Sally Hanft
(206) 442-8508
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To compile recently collected Information on the levels of
chemical contaminants in the tissue of select species of Puget Sound fish
(bottom fish and salmon), shellfish, and edible seaweed, and to identify
and evaluate the human health risks associated with consumption of these
organisms. :
PROJECT STATUS: Project was initiated in September 1987. Data was
compiled from PSEP's recreational shellfish survey, (see Chemical
Accumulation in Puget Sound Clams) PSEP's salmon and seaweed contamination
study,(see chemical Accumulation in Macroalgaes and Black Mouth Salmon)
the University of Washington's recreational fishing survey, and the
Elliott Bay and Everett Harbor Toxics Action Programs. Data quality
assurance evaluations were conducted October 1987 - December 1988.
Preliminary risk assessment results are expected in March. Final risk
assessment results and a complete project report are due in July 1988.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/15/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Toxics in Wildlife
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Washington Dept. of
Wildlife
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: 6/9/87 - 9/15/88
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Pete Haug, WDM
Bert Weber, Western
Washington University
BUDGET:
Total: 42,373
EPA Share: 40,039
Other Contributors: WA Dept. Wildlife
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Michael Rylko
(206) 442-4014
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Michael Rylko
(206) 442-4014
OBJECTIVES:
1. Determine what is known about the concentration and distribution
of contaminants in the Puget Sound Basin and the uptake of contaminants
and metabolites in selected wildlife species which inhabit the basin.
2. Characterize trends, based on existing data, and put Puget
conditions into perspective; are contaminant levels in Puget Sound
wildlife significant with respect to other areas?
Sound
3. Consider project findings in the context of a long term monitoring
plan, i.e., Puget Sound Ambient Monitoring Plan.
PROJECT STATUS: Data bases and bibliographies (including the NOAA data
bases) are being obtained and screened for pertinent references and data.
A hard-copy progress report on the abstract and data bibliography, keyword
index and, normalized data base with documentation and reports is due
2/15/88, the final product is due 6/1/88. A draft of the literature
synthesis and characterization is due 5/1/88 with a final report due
7/1/88.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/15/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Survey of Puget Sound Marine Fish Data Sets for Possible
Characterization Study
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Fisheries Research Institute
University of Washington
PROJECT TYPE:
Interagency Agreement
with NOAA Seagrant
PROJECT PERIOD: May 1, 1987 -
December 15, 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dr. Bruce Miller, F.R.I., UW
BUDGET:
Total: $10,000.00
EPA Share: $10,000.00
Other Contributors: -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
FTS 399-1368
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 4420-1368
FTS 399-1368
OBJECTIVES: Determine whether high quality, consistent, long-term
information exists on marine fish catches throughout Puget Sound. Propose
whether or not a larger effort to actually document trends in Puget Sound
marine fish is warranted.
PROJECT STATUS: Project completed 1n December 1987. Final report
recommends accumulating data from specific researchers and specific parts
of Puget Sound to attempt to document trends in marine fish.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/15/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Preliminary Identification of Data Sets and Stations for
Water Column Characterization
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement
with NOAA
School of Oceanography PROJECT PERIOD: February, 1987 -
University of Washington August, 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Dr. Alyn Duxbury Total: $10,000'
School of Oceanography EPA Share: $10,000
University of Washington Other Contributors: -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
FTS 399-1368
OBJECTIVES: This study assisted Office of Puget Sound In identifying data
sets to be used in a subsequent study of spatial and temporal trends in
physical and chemical conditions of the water column in Puget Sound (see
"Trends in Puget Sound Water Quality"). This preliminary study will
identify stations which have been consistently sampled over a long period
of time and which are often located in areas with suspected water quality
problems. This information is needed to ensure that the characterization
study on water column trends will focus on the best available data and the
most important sampling stations for identifying potential dissolved
oxygen and nutrient problems in the Sound. Without this preliminary
study, the Office of Puget Sound would not be able to conduct a thorough
characterization study on water column trends.
PROJECT STATUS: Completed August, 1987. The high priority water quality
studies identified in this report have been used in the effort to
characterize water quality trends in Puget Sound.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/15/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Trends In Puget Sound Water Quality
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
BatteHe, Inc. and
Tetra Tech, Inc.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Steve Brown, Tetra Tech
PROJECT TYPE:
Contract
PROJECT PERIOD: Oct. 1986 - Feb 1988
BUDGET:
Total: 76,093
EPA Share: 76,093
Other Contributors: -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Michelle Hiller
<202) 475-7102
FTS 475-7102
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
FTS 399-1368
OBJECTIVES: To determine if trends in several water quality parameters are
evident in Puget Sound.
PROJECT STATUS: This report, which characterizes trends in Puget Sound
water quality, will be completed in March, 1988. The parameters which
were reviewed for the existence of trends include: salinity, water
temperature, dissolved oxygen, dissolved inorganic nitrate, dissolved
orthophoshate, secchi disk, depth, chlorophyll A, sulfite waste liquor,
fecal coliform bacteria, and climatic variables.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/15/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Characterization of Toxic Contamination in Non-Urban Bays
and Basins of Puget Sound
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Battelle, Inc. and
Tetra Tech, Inc
PROJECT TYPE:
Control
PROJECT PERIOD: Oct 1986- Feb 1988
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Becky Maguire
BUDGET:
Total: 76,094
EPA share: 76,094
Other Contributors: -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER
Michelle Hiller
(202) 475-7102
FTS 475-7102
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
FTS 399-1368
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether toxic chemical-related problems may exist
in the infrequently studied rural areas of Puget Sound.
PROJECT STATUS: The final report will be completed in March, 1988. The
study will include a list of embayments within the Sound and maps which
include field measurements (biological, chemical, etc ...) which have
been gathered from these areas. The embayments will be prioritized as
having high, medium, or low potential for toxics-related problems and,
therefore, warranting additional biological and chemical sampling in the
future.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/01/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Pesticide Usage Characterization/Sampling Strategy
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: 11/16/87 - 5/1/88
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Gary Pasco - Tetra Tech Total: 35,000
(206) 442-8508 EPA Share: 35,000
Other Contributors: -0-
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Sally Hanft Michael S. Rylko
(206) 442-8508 (206) 442-4014
OBJECTIVES: To conduct a literature survey and pesticide use assessment
and to identify the pesticides of primary concern in Puget Sound with
respect to estuarine ecosystems. Identify ongoing pesticide research and
design a sampling strategy that can be used within an integrated
monitoring program.
PROJECT STATUS: Interim sampling strategy recommendations will be provided
prior to project completion date to accommodate April, 1988 sampling
reconnaissance aboard the Anderson research vessel.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Technical and Management Integration of EPA/Dept. of
Ecology Puget Sound Activities
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Washington Dept. of Ecology
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 86 - Aug. 88
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
J1m Krull, Ecology
BUDGET:
Total: $116,326
EPA Share: $109,326
Other Contributors: Dept. of Ecology
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-0966
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Clare Ryan
(206) 442-8511
OBJECTIVES: To facilitate the exchange of technical information and
expertise between EPA and the Dept. of Ecology and to better Integrate the
Puget Sound activities being undertaken jointly and concurrently by the
two agencies.
PROJECT STATUS: The cooperative agreement was awarded in August 1986.
Tasks being performed under the cooperative agreement include coordination
of urban bay toxics control programs, and preparation of "Puget Sound
notes" newsletter. An urban bay action team accomplishments report was
completed in September, 1987.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Data Management
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
PROJECT TYPE: Contract
PROJECT PERIOD: May 1985 - Nov. 1985
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Roberta Fines, Tetra Tech
BUDGET:
Total: $37,330.
EPA Share: $37,330
Other Contributors: None
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Martha Burke
(206) 442-4014
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To identify federal, state, and local needs for the storage,
analysis and management of Puget Sound data; to evaluate regional data
management systems and to assess their acceptability for use as a central
database for Puget Sound; to identify a system or combination of systems
that will meet regional and national needs, to recommend future efforts
required by agencies to ensure that data is of high quality and is
accessible by others.
PROJECT STATUS: The Data Management Project is complete. The final
report, titled "Puget Sound Data Management System Development", was
delivered to EPA in November 1985. The report indicated the need for the
creation of a cataloging system for Puget Sound data sets and documents
and the development and/or agreement between agencies on the use of common
formats for data exchange. As no state agency currently possesses the
capability to sponsor a comprehensive database for all Puget Sound data,
data collected under the auspices of PSEP are routinely submitted for
inclusion in the national estuaries database developed by the Office of
Marine and Estuarine Protection at EPA headquarters.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/15/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Development of Integrated Monitoring Program for Puget
Sound - Phase I
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
PROJECT TYPE: Contract
PROJECT PERIOD: Mar. - Nov.1986
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Bob Pastorok, Tetra Tech
BUDGET:
Total: $94,797
EPA Share: $94,797
Other Contributors: None
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Sally Hanft
(206) 442-8580
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
OBJECTIVES: Working through an interagency technical work group,
determine the goals, objectives, and components required of a
comprehensive ambient monitoring program for Puget Sound, including rivers
draining into the system; identify detailed monitoring program components,
evaluate options and institutional structures for implementing the
program; and determine the contents, format, and frequency of monitoring
data reporting.
PROJECT STATUS: The draft report, issued November 1986, is being used by
the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority 1n developing their recommended
monitoring program. As part of the PSWQA effort, the design for a
comprehensive, integrated ambient monitoring program will be finalized.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 12/15/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Development of an Ambient Monitoring Program for Puget
Sound - Phase II
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Puget Sound Water
Quality Authority
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: May 87 - Nov. 88:
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Andrea Copping
BUDGET:
Total: $135,000.00
EPA Share: $125,000.00
Other Contributors: $10,000.00
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
John Armstrong
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
FTS 399-1368
OBJECTIVES: Building on the phase I monitoring program effort,support
development and State adoption of a comprehensive ambient monitoring
program for the Puget Sound basin.
PROJECT STATUS: The final monitoring program recommendations from this
agreement and the Monitoring Management Committee will be presented to the
Puget Sound Water Quality Authority during April, 1988. These
recommendations will Include details concerning the proposed monitoring
effort, potential funding, data management and the institutional structure
for conducting the program.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/01/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Protocols
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Contract
Tetra Tech, Inc. PROJECT PERIOD: April 1985 - ongoing
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Scott Becker, Tetra Tech Total: $128,000
EPA Share: $83,000
Other Contributors: Corps of Engineers
Wash. Dept. of Natural Resources
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Sally Hanft John Armstrong
(206) 442-8508 (206) 442-1368
OBJECTIVES: Develop consistent, high quality protocols for the collection
and analysis of environmental information from Puget Sound.
PROJECT STATUS: A loose-leaf protocols manual has been written and widely
distributed. Protocols for the following parameters are included in the
manual: station positioning; conventional sediment variables; organic
compounds in sediment and tissues; metals in sediment, tissue and water;
benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages, laboratory sediment bioassays,
microbial indicators and fish pathology. Several additional protocols are
being considered for development in 1988.
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PROJECT TITLE:
PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/15/88)
Preparation of a Risk Assessment Guidance Manual
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
PROJECT TYPE:
PROJECT PERIOD:March 1988-June 1986
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dr. Bob Pastorok
BUDGET:
Total: $9,217.
EPA Share: $9,217.
Other Contributors: none
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Sally Hanft
(206) 442-8508
FTS 399-8508
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
FTS 399-1368
OBJECTIVES: To write a manual of protocol for assessing risks associated
with consuming seafood which may be chemically contaminated.
PROJECT STATUS: The final report was distributed in June, 1986. This
report facilitates the review of information on fish and shellfish tissue
contamination by chemicals and allows the reader to put these tissue
chemical levels into perspective given the state of the art risk
assessment methodologies. The report was used as the basis for a later
study that came out of EPA headquarter1s Office of Marine and Estuarine
Protection.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Pollutants of Concern Matrix
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
11820 Northup Way, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
PROJECT TYPE: Contract
PROJECT PERIOD: March - June 1986
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Bob Barrick, Tetra Tech
BUDGET:
Total: $22,126
EPA Share: $22,126
Other Contributors: None
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Sally Hanft
(206) 442-8580
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Armstrong
(206) 442-1368
OBJECTIVES: To develop a database and users manual which contains
information on 50 chemicals of concern in Puget Sound. In addition to
other variables, the matrix shall contain information for each chemical on
toxicity ranges, criteria and standards, bioaccumulation and other
biological effects, the range of concentrations measured in Puget Sound,
and known and potential sources.
PROJECT STATUS: The matrix database and users manual were delivered to
EPA in August 1986. Copies have been distributed to federal, state, and
local permit writers, resource managers, and scientists.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Toxic Chemicals In Aquatic Environments and Biological
Effects Symposium
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION: PROJECT TYPE: Interagency Agreement
NOAA/NMFS PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1985 - Sept. 1986
N.W. and Alaska Fisheries Center
2725 Montiake Blvd. E.
Seattle, WA 98112
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: BUDGET:
Dr. Donald Mai 1ns, NMFS Total: $45,000
EPA Share: $5,000
Other Contributors: NOAA, National
Cancer Institute, others
EPA PROJECT OFFICER: EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287 (206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To sponsor an international scientific symposium which
addresses the nature and extent of chemical pollution and its effects on
biota in the aquatic environment.
PROJECT STATUS:
Approximately 400 individuals from around the world were invited. The
symposium was held at the Westin Hotel, in Seattle, Sept. 16-18, 1986
attendance was excellent. The symposium began with a discussion of
aquatic chemical pollution problems worldwide, followed by an
environmental management forum focusing on Puget Sound. Panel discussions
attempted to bridge the gap between scientists, managers, and public
policy makers.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 01/15/88)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Institute: Estuary Studies
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Puget Sound Institute
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: Aug. 1986 - Aug. 1988
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dr. Marsha Landolt
BUDGET:
Total: $208,823
EPA Share: $165,163
Other Contributors: Univ. of Wash,
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
John Underwood
(206) 442-0966
OBJECTIVES: To facilitate the exchange of technical information and
expertise between EPA and the University of Washington, to better
integrate the Puget Sound activities being conducted jointly and
concurrently by EPA and the Institute, and to provide support to the
University for the development of information and tools which can be used
in characterizing environmental conditions in Puget Sound.
PROJECT STATUS: The cooperative agreement was awarded in August 1986.
Tasks performed under the cooperative agreement include: (1) development
of a comprehensive computerized bibliographic system for Puget Sound
documents, and; (2) investigation of changes in benthic community
structure associated with exposure to chemically contaminated sediment.
A working copy of the bibliography was received
documentation and further refinements are still
benthic community study is still in progress.
January, 1988, but
being negotiated. The
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 11/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Puget Sound Traveling Exhibit
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Pacific Science Center
200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle, Washington 98109
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: May 1985 - May 1987
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Dennis Schatz
Pacific Science Center
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
BUDGET:
Total: $80,381
EPA Share: FY 85 $60,727; FY 86 $19,654
Other Contributors: Pacific Science
Center - In Kind
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: To develop an interactive, computer-based traveling exhibit
which can be taken to schools, fairs, and regional festivities. The
display will provide a tool for educating the public about Puget Sound
environmental problems and the role that individuals can take in
protecting and cleaning up the Sound.
PROJECT STATUS:
Two computer based exhibits were completed by October 1985. In the past
year the exhibits have been displayed at number of locations, including
the Northwest Wetlands Conference, the Annual Meeting of the Washington
Association of Conservation Districts, the Suquamish Tribal Center, and
the Vashon Island Public Library. These exhibits will continue to be
displayed.
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PUGET SOUND ESTUARY PROGRAM
EPA PROJECT SUMMARY
(Status as of 09/01/87)
PROJECT TITLE: Seattle Aquarium: Adopt-A-Beach and the State of the Sound
Exhibit
PERFORMING ORGANIZATION:
Seattle Aquarium
Pier 59, Waterfront Park
Seattle, Washington 98101
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS:
Y. Sherry Sheng, Director
PROJECT TYPE: Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT PERIOD: June 1985 - June 1987
BUDGET:
Total: Unknown
EPA Share: $40,000 (FY 85)
$40,000 (FY 86)
Other Contributors: Seattle Aquarium,
Dept. of Ecology
Corp of Engineers
Seattle METRO
EPA PROJECT MONITOR:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-4287
EPA PROJECT OFFICER:
Catherine Krueger
(206) 442-1287
OBJECTIVES: The goals of the Adopt-A-Beach program are to develop
public awareness and a sense of public responsibility concerning the use
and protection of Puget Sound. As part of the Adopt-A-Beach program,
citizens are helping protect the Sound by participating in a variety of
projects, including monitoring beaches for signs of pollution, collecting
shellfish samples and gathering wildlife data for management agencies, and
educating local residents on non-polluting practices.
The State of the Sound: A Delicate Balance, is an exhibit designed to
address three concepts: Puget Sound as a resource, signs of environmental
stress, and the individual actions that collectively make a difference
(both positively or negatively) in the environmental quality of the
estuary. Exhibit components include displays about dredging and
contaminated sediment, primary and secondary sewage treatment, point and
non-point sources of pollution, biological impacts of pollution, live
displays of Puget Sound marine life, and environmental monitoring which
visitors can operate on site.
PROJECT STATUS:
The Adopt-A-Beach Program has been very successful in organizing and
implementing volunteer participation into Puget Sound projects. One of
these projects, the State of the Sound Exhibit at the Seattle Aquarium,
opened to the public on August 13, 1986 and continues to be one of the
most popular exhibits at the aquarium. In honor of this opening, the
governor declared August 13 Puget Sound Awareness Day in Washington
State.
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