Methylmercury Cycling and Export from Agricultural and Natural Wetlands in the Yolo Bypass; Grant Agreement No. 06-232-555-0
Summary
SCH Number
2007078340
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Methylmercury Cycling and Export from Agricultural and Natural Wetlands in the Yolo Bypass; Grant Agreement No. 06-232-555-0
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2007
Document Description
The applicant is collecting water samples to quantify seasonal and annual methylmercury (MeHg) production and associated factors from agricultural and non-agricultural wetland settings within the Yolo Bypass, providing data for developing an effective Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and determining appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Contact Information
Name
Kari Schumaker / Lisa Lee
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Location
Counties
Yolo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves: (1) implementing field and water management activities; (2) installing weirs and transducers; (3) collecting unfiltered inflow and outflow water samples, assaying water samples, and maintaining a database; (4) conducting water chemistry; (5) analyzing and storing data; (6) analyzing MeHg production, and associated sediment and plant material; (7) determining MeHg concentrations in bioindicators; (8) conducting MeHg photo degradation studies; (9) organizing pre- and post-study workshops; and (10) preparing a questionnaire.
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