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View article: ESR Essentials: thyroid imaging—practice recommendations by the European Society of Head and Neck Radiology
ESR Essentials: thyroid imaging—practice recommendations by the European Society of Head and Neck Radiology Open
Thyroid nodules are frequently encountered at imaging, yet most are benign and do not require intervention. The clinical challenge lies in distinguishing nodules that warrant further investigation from those that do not, to avoid unnecessa…
View article: Effects of suspended sediment on aquatic organisms : a literature review and database effort
Effects of suspended sediment on aquatic organisms : a literature review and database effort Open
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) acknowledges that uncertainties and public perceptions regarding the effects of suspended sediment on aquatic organisms, particularly the concentration thresholds associated with harmful effects, pres…
View article: Using environmental <scp>DNA</scp> to detect <i>Microseira wollei</i> (Oscillatoriales), a benthic harmful algal bloom, in Lake St. Clair (Michigan, <scp>USA</scp> )
Using environmental <span>DNA</span> to detect <i>Microseira wollei</i> (Oscillatoriales), a benthic harmful algal bloom, in Lake St. Clair (Michigan, <span>USA</span> ) Open
Microseira wollei is a benthic cyanobacterium that can cause harmful algal blooms (HABs) and often requires management. However, a pervasive challenge for M. wollei management is characterizing the spatial and temporal extent of an impacte…
View article: Adaptive management framework for Microseira wollei in Lake St. Clair, Michigan
Adaptive management framework for Microseira wollei in Lake St. Clair, Michigan Open
Microseira wollei has grown to problematic densities within Lake St. Clair, located between Lake Erie and Lake Huron. Though stakeholders have issued a call-to-action for the management of M. wollei, no substantive plan exists, which was t…
View article: Application of a nature-based solution adaptive management framework for improving coastal resiliency in a highly urbanized environment
Application of a nature-based solution adaptive management framework for improving coastal resiliency in a highly urbanized environment Open
With the simultaneous rise in coastal flooding risks projected by current climate models and the escalating demands placed on urban infrastructure by population expansion, there is an urgent need for resilient solutions to address these ch…
View article: Demonstration of photocatalytic degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate using 3D printed TiO₂
Demonstration of photocatalytic degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in landfill leachate using 3D printed TiO₂ Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are recalcitrant substances present globally in many landfill wastewater leachates and have potential ecological and human health risks. Conventional treatment technologies have shown limited effi…
View article: Review of Emerging and Nonconventional Analytical Techniques for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Application for Risk Assessment
Review of Emerging and Nonconventional Analytical Techniques for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Application for Risk Assessment Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants that pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Increasing regulatory demands for PFAS management have increased the need for rapid and deploy…
View article: Photocatalytic degradation of microcystins from a field-collected cyanobacterial assemblage by 3D printed TiO2 structures using artificial versus solar irradiation
Photocatalytic degradation of microcystins from a field-collected cyanobacterial assemblage by 3D printed TiO2 structures using artificial versus solar irradiation Open
Microcystins (MCs) from freshwater cyanobacteria cause adverse effects to humans and ecological receptors through multiple exposure routes requiring adaptable and diverse treatment technologies. Photocatalysis of MCs using TiO2 is a promis…
View article: Improving aquatic placement practices for beneficial use of dredged material in the Great Lakes
Improving aquatic placement practices for beneficial use of dredged material in the Great Lakes Open
The Great Lakes Navigation System is an economically critical waterway. To maintain safe and navigable waterways, approximately 3–5 million yd³ (2.3–3.8 million m³) of sediments are dredged annually. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) …
View article: Next-generation water quality monitoring during dredging operations : knowns, unknowns, and path forward
Next-generation water quality monitoring during dredging operations : knowns, unknowns, and path forward Open
Water quality monitoring data are routinely collected during dredging and placement operations to address various state and federal requirements, including water quality standards, with the intention of protecting ecosystem health. However…
View article: Demonstration of Proactive Algaecide Treatments Targeting Overwintering Cyanobacteria in Sediments of an Urban Pond
Demonstration of Proactive Algaecide Treatments Targeting Overwintering Cyanobacteria in Sediments of an Urban Pond Open
Most cyanobacteria that form harmful algal blooms (HABs) in inland waterbodies can overwinter in sediments. This field demonstration within an urban pond was conducted to bolster a database on the novel use of algaecide treatments to proac…
View article: Management strategy for overwintering cyanobacteria in sediments contributing to harmful algal blooms (HABs)
Management strategy for overwintering cyanobacteria in sediments contributing to harmful algal blooms (HABs) Open
Cyanobacteria that cause harmful algal blooms (HABs) can overwinter in sediments as resting cells (akinetes or vegetative colonies) and contribute to seasonal bloom resurgences. However, to date there has been limited focus on management t…
View article: Microplastic in Dredged Sediments: From Databases to Strategic Responses
Microplastic in Dredged Sediments: From Databases to Strategic Responses Open
Microplastics (MPs) accumulate in sediments, yet guidelines for evaluating MP risks in dredged sediments are lacking. The objective of this study was to review existing literature on MPs in sediments to improve fundamental knowledge of MP …
View article: Identification of cyanobacteria overwintering cells and environmental conditions causing growth: Application for preventative management
Identification of cyanobacteria overwintering cells and environmental conditions causing growth: Application for preventative management Open
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) formed by freshwater cyanobacteria pose risks to human and ecological health globally. Some cyanobacteria form overwintering cells that remain in the sediment during non‐ideal growth conditions and provide an in…
View article: Approach for on-site, on-demand contaminant-removal devices enabled by low-cost 3D printing
Approach for on-site, on-demand contaminant-removal devices enabled by low-cost 3D printing Open
The purpose of this technical note is to disseminate methods to design and create a 3D device that could be used to determine relative toxicity potential of existing and emerging contaminants of concern in situ for sediment shoaled in fede…
View article: Evaluation of preventative algaecide treatments for cyanobacterial resting cells in sediments of a central US lake
Evaluation of preventative algaecide treatments for cyanobacterial resting cells in sediments of a central US lake Open
Kinley-Baird CM, Smith EF, Calomeni AJ, McQueen AD, Gusler GO, Boyer M, Decker KN, Clyde GA. 2023. Evaluation of preventative algaecide treatments for cyanobacterial resting cells in sediments of a central US lake. Lake Reserv Manage. XX:X…
View article: Microseira wollei (M. wollei) blooms in freshwater ecosystems in Lake St. Clair (Michigan, USA)–impacts and possible management approaches
Microseira wollei (M. wollei) blooms in freshwater ecosystems in Lake St. Clair (Michigan, USA)–impacts and possible management approaches Open
The proliferation and shoreline accumulation of the filamentous biphasic cyanobacterium, Microseira wollei (M. wollei) (previously classified as Lyngbya wollei), have become an increasing problem in the Great Lakes, both for aesthetic reas…
View article: Improving spatial and temporal monitoring of dredging operations incorporating unmanned technologies
Improving spatial and temporal monitoring of dredging operations incorporating unmanned technologies Open
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for maintaining safe and navigable waterways through the periodic dredging of shoaled sediment from federal navigation channels. While dredging, a portion of the bottom sediments become…
View article: Adaptation of a risk-based framework for evaluating indirect effects of dredging on sensitive habitats near federal navigation channels: An application of the framework to coral reefs at Honolulu Harbor, Hawai'i
Adaptation of a risk-based framework for evaluating indirect effects of dredging on sensitive habitats near federal navigation channels: An application of the framework to coral reefs at Honolulu Harbor, Hawai'i Open
In major harbors and ports in the United States and its territories, the US Army Corps of Engineers maintains federal navigation channels in proximity to coral reefs (e.g., Honolulu Harbor, HI; Miami Harbor, FL; Apra Harbor, Guam) and othe…
View article: Efficacy of algaecides for the proactive treatment of overwintering cyanobacteria
Efficacy of algaecides for the proactive treatment of overwintering cyanobacteria Open
Once established within a water resource, harmful algal blooms (HABs) can occur seasonally with an intense and rapid onset, giving water resource managers limited time to respond to lessen risks. An attractive strategy to decrease human, e…
View article: Degradation of microcystin algal toxin by 3D printable polymer immobilized photocatalytic TiO2
Degradation of microcystin algal toxin by 3D printable polymer immobilized photocatalytic TiO2 Open
Novel and sustainable solutions are needed for surface water treatment. Photocatalytic TiO2 is studied but is not directly deployable into natural water bodies due to settling and poor recoverability. This research capitalizes on a converg…
View article: Identification and preventative treatment of overwintering cyanobacteria in sediments : a literature review
Identification and preventative treatment of overwintering cyanobacteria in sediments : a literature review Open
Freshwaters can experience growths of toxin-producing cyanobacteria or harmful algal blooms (HABs). HAB-producing cyanobacteria can develop akinetes, which are thick-enveloped quiescent cells akin to seeds in vascular plants or quiescent c…
View article: Supporting bank and near-bank stabilization and habitat using dredged sediment : documenting best practices
Supporting bank and near-bank stabilization and habitat using dredged sediment : documenting best practices Open
In-water beneficial use of dredged sediment provides the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) the opportunity to increase beneficial use while controlling costs. Beneficial use projects in riverine environments include bank and near-bank pla…
View article: Sustainable harmful algal bloom mitigation by 3D printed photocatalytic oxidation devices (3D-PODs)
Sustainable harmful algal bloom mitigation by 3D printed photocatalytic oxidation devices (3D-PODs) Open
The impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), often caused by cyanobacteria (Figure 1), on water resources are increasing. Innovative solutions for treatment of HABs and their associated toxins are needed to mitigate these impacts and decreas…
View article: Frameworks for screening and risk management of chemicals and advanced materials: A critical review
Frameworks for screening and risk management of chemicals and advanced materials: A critical review Open
Despite the evolution over the last half century of regulatory programs and frameworks developed for the evaluation of safety and management of risks associated with chemicals and materials, new and emerging contaminant issues continue to …
View article: Initial survey of microplastics in bottom sediments from United States waterways
Initial survey of microplastics in bottom sediments from United States waterways Open
Given the reported extent of microplastics in the aquatic environment, environmentally relevant exposure information for sediments dredged by the US Army Corps of Engineers will lend context to the risks posed by this contaminant during dr…
View article: Passive-Sampler-Based Bioavailability Assessment of PCB Congeners Associated With Aroclor-containing Paint Chips in the Presence of Sediment
Passive-Sampler-Based Bioavailability Assessment of PCB Congeners Associated With Aroclor-containing Paint Chips in the Presence of Sediment Open
This is the first investigation of the bioavailability of PCBs associated with paint chips (PC) dispersed in sediment. Bioavailability of PCB-containing PC in sediment was measured using ex situ polyethylene passive samplers (PS) and compa…
View article: Environmental applications of 3D printing polymer composites for dredging operations
Environmental applications of 3D printing polymer composites for dredging operations Open
This Dredging Operations Environmental Research (DOER) technical note disseminates novel methods to monitor and reduce contaminant mobility and bioavailability in water, sediments, and soils. These method advancements are enabled by additi…