Developing a risk assessment strategy for the Chesapeake Bay |
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Authors: | David R Orvos John Cairns Jr |
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Institution: | (1) University Center for Environmental and Hazardous Materials Studies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061-0415 Blacksbury, VA, USA;(2) Present address: Life Systems Department, Roy F. Weston, Inc., 19380 West Chester, PA, USA |
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Abstract: | Increased use of the world's natural resources, including water bodies such as the Chesapeake Bay, has resulted in additional burdens being placed on them. If continued, unrestricted use of such resources continues, degradation will occur to such an extent that some areas will be unsuitable for economic, social, and environmental uses. Regional risk assessment strategies must be developed so that actual or perceived risks can be evaluated and predicted on a regional scale. This article presents an initial strategy for the Chesapeake Bay that may be useful to scientists, managers, and elected officials responsible for other bodies of water as well. This article reviews risk assessment practices and proposes a strategy that utilizes appropriate endpoints to ascertain and predict risk. |
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Keywords: | risk assessment endpoints Chesapeake Bay resource management pollution |
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