This report presents existing workforce levels, training programs and career potentials and develops staffing level projections (1976-1982) based on available information for the State of West Virginia. The study concerns itself with the environmental pollution control areas of air, noise, potable water, pesticides, radiation, solid waste,…

This report presents existing workforce levels, training programs and career potentials and develops staffing level projections (1976-1982) based on available information for the State of Wisconsin. The study concerns itself with the environmental pollution control areas of air, noise, potable water, pesticides, radiation, solid waste, wastewater,…

This report presents existing workforce levels, training programs and career potentials and develops staffing level projections (1976-1982) based on available information for the State of Wyoming. The study concerns itself with the environmental pollution control areas of air, noise, potable water, pesticides, radiation, solid waste, wastewater,…

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. This Staff Guide provides step-by-step guidelines on course planning, development and implementation involving…

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. This Staff Guide provides step-by-step guidelines on course planning, development and implementation involving…

This is one of several short-term courses developed to assist in the training of waste water treatment plant operational personnel in the tests, measurements, and report preparation required for compliance with their NPDES Permits. The Student Reference Manual provides step-by-step procedures for laboratory application of equipment operating…

The purpose of the two-day hearings (Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas presiding) was to provide a forum to examine the whole range of rural economic problems and to educate members of the House and Senate as to the seriousness and need for comprehensive rural development programs. The proceedings contain remarks and prepared statements by the…

This laboratory manual presents information and techniques dealing with aquatic microbiology as it relates to environmental health science, sanitary engineering, and environmental microbiology. The contents are divided into three categories: (1) ecological and physiological considerations; (2) public health aspects; and (3)microbiology of water…

This manual is designed for use by instructors who will have to teach others the basic laboratory skills needed to perform National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Analyses. It includes topics related to the presentation of training courses in which the NPDES analyses would be taught. These topics include: examples of course…

This document is an instructional module package prepared in objective form for use by an instructor familiar with Federal and Iowa laws relating to public water supply and water pollution control, local code enforcement and right-of-way acquisition. Included are objectives, instructor guides, and student handouts. The module considers an overview…

The publication, with the aid of tables and colored illustrations and diagrams, presents information to help the farmer who is considering the installation of an irrigation system determine whether or not to irrigate, the type of system to use, and the irrigation cost and return on investment. Information is presented on the increase in yield to…

Designed to assist in the development of rural areas in the United States, the Rural Development Act of 1972 is divided into seven titles which are named and explicated in this "Staff Explanation". Titles of the Act are presented as follows: (1) Title I--Amendments to the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961 (28…

This booklet, designed for elementary teachers, contains ideas for involving students in firsthand experience with their environment and practical suggestions for preservation and improvement of their own homes and neighborhoods. The goals of this booklet are to increase environmental awareness and to help the students become responsible citizens.…

This book contains a record of papers and edited transcripts presented at a program sponsored by the Institute for Environmental Studies. The program was part of an International Exposition on the Environment, EXPO 74 held in Spokane, Washington. The program incorporated three areas of interest: designing and finding methods for improving…

The northern portion of the Big Blue River Basin is located in southeastern Nebraska, ranking among the best farm land in the state. Despite its excellent resources for agriculture, the basin suffers from a number of problems related to water and agriculture, such as: (1) precipitation varies during the growing season, stimulating the demand to…