Caracterización de la calidad del agua y de la ictiofauna de tres embalses de la cuenca del Rio Tercero (Córdoba, Argentina). Characterization of water quality and ichthyofauna in three reservoirs in Río Tercero basin (Córdoba, Argentina).

Los embalses constituyen reservorios de agua artificiales que se forman para brindar múltiples propósitos. La generación de energía, la provisión de agua para consumo y riego, la atenuación de crecientes y los usos recreacionales, figuran como los más destacados. La calidad del agua y el grado de eutrofización, condicionan la realización de diferentes usos con consecuencias directas e indirectas para la Salud Pública y el recurso íctico. La eutrofización es precisamente uno de los problemas más recurrentes en los embalses de la provincia de Córdoba. Las hipótesis son: 1-El incremento en la concentración de nutrientes, principalmente fósforo y nitrógeno, favorecen la producción de florecimientos algales, con consecuencias negativas sobre la sociedad y el ambiente; 2 - El estrés ambiental producto del grado de eutrofización de los embalses aumenta la susceptibilidad de Odontesthes bonariensis, situación que contribuye al desarrollo de parásitos y a la disminución de su condición corporal. Los objetivos generales del proyecto son: a) Evaluar la variabilidad temporal y espacial de la calidad del agua de tres embalses de la cuenca del río Tercero; b) Estudiar diferentes características biológicas de la ictiofauna presente. Los reservorios a estudiar son Arroyo Corto (64,57W, 32,22S; 357 ha), Río Tercero (64,38W, 32,17S; 4600 ha) y Piedras Moras (64,28W, 32,18S; 830 ha). La superficie, cantidad de tributarios y características limnológicas que presentan estos embalses son contrastantes. Se determinará de manera estacional y en diferentes sitios de muestreo de cada embalse la calidad del agua para distintos usos, a través de análisis físico-químicos y biológicos según metodología estándar, realizando mediciones in situ y en laboratorio. Se evaluará el grado de eutrofia de los reservorios a través de la concentración de nutrientes, clorofila-a y transparencia de agua. Para evaluar la distribución espacial de clorofila-a se integraran SIG-sensores remotos y se determinarán modelos geoestadísticos para predecir florecimientos algales su composición y su relación con riesgos potenciales para la salud y el recurso íctico. Se determinará la diversidad y riqueza de la ictiofauna y la abundancia poblacional (captura por unidad de esfuerzo), la condición corporal, el crecimiento y el estado sanitario del pejerrey O. bonariensis. Para ello se utilizaran artes de pesca pasivos (red de enmalle, trasmallo), activos (red de arrastre) y aparejos de pesca (espineles). Por último, se determinará la abundancia y distribución de Limnoperma fortunei en el embalse Río Tercero. Los resultados obtenidos permitirán evaluar la calidad del agua, el estado trófico y prevenir los riesgos para la salud pública y animal en una de las cuencas de alto impacto antrópico del país. Por su parte, se obtendrán datos sobre distribución, ecología y condición de la ictiofauna, permitiendo el uso sustentable del recurso pesquero. Se obtendrán herramientas que facilitarán la gestión sistémica y la toma de decisiones en el manejo del recurso agua, su saneamiento y la determinación de áreas críticas de riesgo.

Influence of water quality and kind of metal in the secondary cooling zone of casting process

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2012

Benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators of water quality in an Atlantic forest fragment

The objective of this study was to evaluate benthic macroinvertebrate communities as bioindicators of water quality in five streams located in the "Reserva Particular do Patrimônio Natural" (RPPN) Mata Samuel de Paula and its surroundings, in the municipality of Nova Lima near the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, southeastern Brazil. This region has been strongly modified by human activities including mining and urbanization. Samples were collected in the field every three months between August 2004 and November 2005, totaling six samplings in the rainy and dry seasons. This assessment identified one area ecologically altered while the other sampling sites were found to be minimally disturbed systems, with well-preserved ecological conditions. However, according to the Biological Monitoring Work Party (BMWP) and the Average Score Per Taxon (ASPT) indices, all sampling sites had excellent water quality. A total of 14,952 organisms was collected, belonging to 155 taxa (148 Insecta, two Annelida, one Bivalvia, one Decapoda, one Planariidae, one Hydracarina, and one Entognatha). The most abundant benthic groups were Chironomidae (47.9%), Simuliidae (12.3%), Bivalvia (7.5%), Decapoda (6.1%), Oligochaeta (5.2%), Polycentropodidae (3.7%), Hydropsychidae (2.5%), Calamoceratidae (1.8%), Ceratopogonidae (1.7%), and Libellulidae (1.2%). The assessment of the benthic functional feeding groups showed that 34% of the macroinvertebrates were collector-gatherers, 29% predators, 24% collector-filterers, 8% shredders, and 5% scrapers. The RPPN Mata Samuel de Paula comprises diversified freshwater habitats that are of great importance for the conservation of many benthic taxa that are intolerant to organic pollution.

Designation of Co-benefits and Its Implication for Policy: Water Quality versus Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Soils, March 2005

Designation of Co-benefits and Its Implication for Policy: Water Quality versus Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Soils, The

Tillage Manure Managemen and Water Quality, April 2005

Tillage and manure application practices significantly impact surface and ground water quality in Iowa and other Midwestern states. Tillage and manure application that incorporates residue and disturbs soil result in higher levels of soil erosion and surface runoff. Phosphorus and sediment loading are closely linked to the increase in soil erosion and surface water runoff. Manure application (i.e., injection or incorporation) reduces surface residue cover, which can worsen soil erosion regardless of the tillage management system being used. An integrated system approach to manure and tillage management is critical to ensure effi cient nutrient use and improvement of soil and water quality. This approach, however, requires changes in manure application technology and tillage system management to ensure the success of an integrated

Muchakinock Creek: Improving Water Quality for the Future, 2005

History has taken its toll on Muchakinock Creek. A number of problems over the years have led to the stream’s current state, one that’s landed it on Iowa’s list of impaired waters. However, the stream is also full of opportunity. The opportunity to improve water quality not only for the aquatic life and wildlife that live there, but also to pass along clean water to future generations of Iowans. But to act on this opportunity, we need your help.

Emerging Water Quality Issues, March 2001

Report produced by Iowa Department of Natural Resources about water quality issues.

Managing Iowa's Water Quality Information

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on how to manage water quality information.

Water Quality Summary, 2001

Part of Iowa's Water Ambient monitoring Program, produced by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Water Quality Summary, 2002

Water fact sheet for Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Geological Bureau.

Water Quality Summary 2000-2002

Water fact sheet for Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Geological Bureau.

Accessing Iowa's Water Quality Information, 2003

Water fact sheet for Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Geological Bureau.

Social dynamics of Water Quality, 2004

Water fact sheet for Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Geological Bureau.