Contaminants of Emerging Concern

Harvey Packard September 23, 2016

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Upcoming USGS Study

• 100 wadeable streams including in Salinas and Santa Maria watersheds

• 6 weekly samples • Water quality, sediment, tissue,

bioassessment • Pesticides, PPCPs, EDCs, nutrients

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Conclusion

• CECs are widespread• Effects not well understood• Board can

– Monitor– Advocate– Promote

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