Session S-08C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

An Introduction to the Problem of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs)

Irvin Schultz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session S-08C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Puget Sound: A Comparison of Spatial and Temporal Levels and Occurrence

Justin P. Miller-Schulze, Center for Urban Waters
Alex Gipe, University of Washington, Tacoma
Derek Overman, University of Washington-Tacoma
Joel E. Baker, University of Washington Puget Sound Institute

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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session S-08C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

Innovative approaches to develop biomarkers for emerging contaminants in the Puget Sound

Evan Gallagher, University of Washington
James Parnell Meador, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Graham Young, University of Washington
Andrew Yeh, University of Washington
Yasushi Shibata, University of Washington

Room 606

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session S-08C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

A molecular framework to identify novel modes of action of endocrine disrupting compounds in shellfish

Mackenzie Gavery, University of Washington
Steven (Steven Beyer) Roberts, University of Washington

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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session S-08C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

The pituitary gland as a target of endocrine disrupting compounds in coho salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch

Louisa Harding, University of Washington
Irvin Schultz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Graham Young, University of Washington
Penny Swanson

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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session S-09C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

Perfluorinated Carboxylates and Sulfonates in Seabird eggs from the Pacific Coast of Canada: spatial and temporal trends

John E. (John Edward) Elliott, Enviroment Canada
Kyle Elliott, University of Manitoba
Sandi Lee, Canada. Environment Canada
Francois Cyr, Canada. Environment Canada

Room 606

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session S-09C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

What's Upstream? Toxic Chemicals Reported in Consumer Products in Washington

Nancy Uding, Washington Toxics Coalition

Room 606

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session S-09C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Nearshore On-Site Wastewater Systems: Characterization, Potential Impacts, and their Utility as Tracers of Bacterial Contamination

Christopher Andrew James, Puget Sound Institute
Justin P. Miller-Schulze, Universtiy of Washington Tacoma
Joel E. Baker, University of Washington Tacoma. Puget Sound Institute
Alex Gipe
Derek Overman
Shawn Ultican

Room 606

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session S-09C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

Evaluating a Prioritization Framework for Monitoring Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Salish Sea Based on Lessons Learned from Western States Programs

Jill M. Brandenberger, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Maggie Dutch, Washington (State). Department of Ecology
Joan Hardy, Washington (State). Department of Health
Christopher Andrew James, University of Washington Tacoma. Puget Sound Institute
Deb Lester, King County
April Markiewicz, Western Washington Univesity
Dale Norton, Washington (State). Department of Ecology
Sandra M. O'Neill, Washington (State). Department of Fish and Wildlife
Brian Penttila, Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
Heather Trim
Irvin Schultz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
James West, Washington (State). Department of Fish and Wildlife
Kathleen Conn, Geological Survey (U.S.)
Alec Maule, Geological Survey (U.S.)

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session S-09C: Occurrences and Impacts of Emerging Contaminants

What Goes Down the Drain Eventually Reaches the River: Characterizing Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in the Columbia River Basin

Jennifer Morace, Geological Survey (U.S.)
Elena Nilsen, Geological Survey (U.S.)

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session S-10C: Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Issues in the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest

Deep Sea Incident: Oil Spill Response Capacity Enhancement using Local Volunteers

Barbara Bennett, WSU Island Co Beach Watchers
Eric Brooks, Island County (Wash.)Emergency Management
Richard Walker, Washington (State). Department of Ecology

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session S-10C: Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Issues in the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest

From boat to beach: Using drift cards to improve our knowledge of ocean currents, areas at risk and oil spill trajectories.

Andrew Rosenberger, Raincoast Coservation Found.
Alexandra Woodsworth, Georgia Strait Alliance
Ross Dixon, Raincoast Conservation Foundation

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session S-10C: Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Issues in the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest

Collaborative Efforts to Pinpoint, Quantify and Proactively Manage Risk Through a Comprehensive Vessel Traffic Risk Assessment for Puget Sound

Todd Hass, Puget Sound Partnership
Chad Bowechop, Makah Tribe
Jon Neel, Washington (State). Department of Ecology

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session S-10C: Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Issues in the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest

The role of First Nations in oil spill prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in British Columbia

John Konovsky, Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Bridget Doyle, Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Pano Skrivanos, Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Carleen Thomas, Tsleil-Waututh Nation

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session S-10C: Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Issues in the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest

Moving to world class land-based spill preparedness and response in British Columbia

Graham Knox, British Columbia. Ministry of Environment
Ben VanderSteen, British Columbia. Ministry of Environment

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM