Ms. Ann Bradley and Dr. Peter Jensen of Integral Consulting will be presenting at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry’s (SETAC) 30th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 19–23, 2000. The theme of the annual meeting is “Human-Environment Interactions: Understanding Change in Dynamic Systems.”
Ms. Bradley will present a paper prepared with coauthor Ms. Judi Durda of Integral titled “A Systematic Weight-of-Evidence Framework for Reaching Scientific Consensus: Design and Application.” This paper presents the components of a site-specific weight-of-evidence (WOE) framework that was developed and applied by a multi-stakeholder group to assess the potential contribution of groundwater discharges to sediment toxicity in a Texas bayou. This presentation will describe the process used to develop the WOE framework and discuss how certain components of the framework can be applied to similar cases to synthesize, reconcile, and integrate multifaceted data to inform management decisions.
Dr. Jensen will present a poster titled “Good Neighbors? Landscape Scale Prioritization of Ecological Restoration Sites Using Habitat Analysis Modeling,” coauthored with Mr. Damian Preziosi and Mr. John Sullivan of Integral.
Dr. Jensen will show how ecological enhancements can be incorporated as a component of remediating and restoring contaminated sites. By planning habitat projects in view of the broader landscape, ecological value can be enhanced by ensuring the project site’s connectivity with other neighboring habitat areas. In cases where multiple potential sites are under consideration, the prioritization of sites based on connectivity can maximize their ecological value while taking into account budgetary or timeline constraints.
For more information on these presentations, contact abradley@integral-corp.com. To learn more about the SETAC annual meeting, visit http://neworleans.setac.org/.