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Remote Water Quality Monitoring in Oklahoma

Remote Water Quality Monitoring in Oklahoma

Remote Water Quality Monitoring in Oklahoma

Water is integral to all aspects of life, yet many people neglect to consider where their water comes from. Whether it is used for drinking or recreating, water feeds human and natural resources in the watershed. In order to protect all of the interconnected resources, keeping aquatic systems healthy is necessary, according to Sarah Dexter, an Environmental Program Supervisor with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).Dexter’s work primarily focuses on monitoring the influence of stormwater in Norman, Oklahoma, as well as overseeing the monitoring of the Grand River Dam Authority’s (GRDA) dissolved oxygen monitoring program. Both programs have the ultimate goal of protecting natural resources from human-caused damages and preventing drastic environmental changes that could reshape surrounding systems. Challenge: Meeting Environmental and Data Requirements The main challenge facing the GRDA project was the need to gather data in real-time in order to allow resource managers and dam operators enough time to respond to possible threats to water quality. The system must also be equipped with all of the necessary equipment to quickly and efficiently gather data on the water below the dam.

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Developing Monitoring Solutions through Applied Research

Developing Monitoring Solutions through Applied Research

Developing Monitoring Solutions through Applied Research

The Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies (CHNGES) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) works with organizations to develop environmental monitoring solutions. Dr. Jason Polk started CHNGES at WKU after recognizing a need in his industry to help create and manage long-standing environmental monitoring programs.Polk specializes in water resources and climate research, karst environments, and reconstruction of the environment. CHNGES focuses on understanding human and societal interactions as well as various environmental issues through monitoring and research. Applied research and working with communities have been the basis for all of Polk's monitoring solutions over the years.He explains, "I can study glaciers in Iceland, I can study caves in Belize, I can study, you know, groundwater right here in Kentucky, we've done work with ag communities and impacts in Vietnam—it's been really interesting and neat to be able to do work in all these different countries in these areas and see that linkage and that thread of applied research." Challenges: Innovation and Long-Term Monitoring Solutions for Unique Applications

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Real-Time Hydroelectric Dam Monitoring

Real-Time Hydroelectric Dam Monitoring

Real-Time Hydroelectric Dam Monitoring

Hydroelectric dams provide clean and renewable energy to the grid, which is sorely needed in regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels. While the dams utilize a renewable resource that will remain viable as long as the waterway flows, they still put a strain on the environment.Dam monitoring can take many forms, but most hydroelectric facilities are required to monitor conditions above and below that dam to ensure that conditions meet ecosystem needs. When successful, dams can operate for many years with limited impacts on the surrounding system.It’s the job of environmental professionals like Craig Goldinger, a regional manager with Eagle Creek Renewable Energy in Western Pennsylvania, to oversee monitoring efforts above and below the dams and adjust operations to protect resources while continuing to provide power to the public. Challenge: Building a Reliable Monitoring System for Hydroelectric Plants

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