Search Results - "Chappell, Jessica"
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Detecting Chemical Vapor Diffusion through Firefighter Turnout Gear
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (30-04-2021)“…Firefighters are exposed to burning materials that may release toxic partial combustion and pyrolysis products into the environment, including compounds listed…”
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Building a hydrologic foundation for tropical watershed management
Published in PloS one (11-03-2019)“…Here we provide an empirical hydrologic foundation to inform water management decisions in the El Yunque National Forest (EYNF) in eastern Puerto Rico…”
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Statistical evaluation of spectral interferences in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Published in Spectrochimica acta. Part B: Atomic spectroscopy (01-11-2018)“…Line broadening due to plasma processes or the instrument degrade spectral resolution leading to uncertainty in the elemental profile obtained by optical…”
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Long‐term (37 years) impacts of low‐head dams on freshwater shrimp habitat connectivity in northeastern Puerto Rico
Published in River research and applications (01-09-2019)“…Freshwater migratory shrimp in Puerto Rico depend on watershed connectivity, from stream headwaters to the ocean, to complete their life cycle. Moreover,…”
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The influence of environmental parameters on the phytoplankton community of two tropical reservoirs
Published in Lakes & Reservoirs : Science, Policy and Management for Sustainable Use (01-12-2021)“…Previous studies have indicated certain environmental variables such as rainfall, nutrient concentrations and mixing events can be strong drivers of the…”
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Land Trusts as Conservation Boundary Organizations in Rapidly Exurbanizing Landscapes: A Case Study from Southern Appalachia
Published in Society & natural resources (02-10-2020)“…Exurban development is occurring in many formerly rural areas nationwide, often outpacing the ability of institutions to update land use regulations. These…”
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Effects of Corbicula fluminea on the nutrient concentration and phytoplankton biomass of tropical reservoirs
Published in International aquatic research (01-12-2019)“…Invasive bivalves are known to negatively impact aquatic ecosystems across the globe. Previous research has demonstrated invasive bivalves can shift nutrients…”
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Identifying Tradeoffs between Riverine Connectivity and Municipal Water Supply in Puerto Rico
Published 01-01-2019“…Variability in freshwater supply creates challenges for managers balancing social and ecological water demand worldwide. Management actions are often focused…”
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