Source water protection is important to maintain public health by keeping harmful pathogens out of drinking water. Non-point source pollution is often times a major contributor of pollution to surface waters, and this form of pollution can be difficult to quantify. This study examined physical, chemical, and microbiological water quality parameters that may indicate pollution and may help to identify sources of pollution. These included measures of organic matter, particles, and indicator organisms (fecal coliforms and E. coli). The parameters were quantified in the West Boylston Brook, which serves as a tributary to the Wachusett Reservoir and is part of the drinking water supply for the Metropolitan Boston area. Water quality was determined over four seasons at seven locations in the brook that were selected to isolate specific land uses. The water quality parameters were first analyzed for trends by site and by season. Then, a correlation analysis was performed to determine relationships among the water quality parameters. Lastly, ANOVA analyses were used to determine statistically significant variations in water quality along the tributary.

Submitted by Cláudia Bueno (claudiamoura18@gmail.com) on 2016-01-28T13:22:34Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Aristela Resende Ribeiro - 2015.pdf: 5342161 bytes, checksum: a151bb178e607bc6aca89e3e325ab5f5 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Luciana Ferreira (lucgeral@gmail.com) on 2016-01-29T11:16:39Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Aristela Resende Ribeiro - 2015.pdf: 5342161 bytes, checksum: a151bb178e607bc6aca89e3e325ab5f5 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-29T11:16:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertação - Aristela Resende Ribeiro - 2015.pdf: 5342161 bytes, checksum: a151bb178e607bc6aca89e3e325ab5f5 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-09-30 / The Payment Programs for Environmental Services (PES) have been widely researched. However, there is a need to invest in studies that discuss the influence of perception on different members of the program in relation to the success of it. Along this, the objective of the research was to present the perception of the members involved in the process of implementation of Brook Joao Leite in the Water Producer Program (RJLWPP). For that, we interviewed 10 farmers and 15 members of the Project Management Unit (PMU), in addition to the identification and analysis of the aspects of implementation and operation of the Program. Analyzing the perception of the members in relation to the program, we understand that farmers possess adequate knowledge about environmental problems. Regarding the proposed amount to be paid to the owner, 60% considered insufficient or regular, as opposed to 20% who felt the same offer as good or sufficient. On the other hand, 90% of respondents expressed interest in participating effectively in the program. The required paperwork was the main reason for disinterest in the program for 10% of the owners. As the main negative points of the Program, the PMU members pointed out: conflicts between institutions, the length of referrals and the bureaucracy of the Program implementation process. The survey also points out that the institutions have shown uncertainty about the degree of commitment and responsibilities to one another. The program is expected to face difficulties in the process of implementation and consolidation mainly due to the complexity of the legal framework and lack of institutional commitment among members. What means the need to strengthen the institutions involved (resources, technical training, autonomy) for added assurance of maintenance and operation of the Program, regardless of political changes. / Os Programas de Pagamento por Serviços Ambientais (PSA) vêm sendo amplamente pesquisados. Entretanto, existe a necessidade de investimentos em estudos que discutam a influência da percepção dos diferentes integrantes do Programa em relação ao êxito do mesmo. Nessa linha, o objetivo da pesquisa foi apresentar a percepção dos integrantes envolvidos no processo de implantação do Programa Produtor de Água do Ribeirão João Leite (PPARJL). Para tanto, foram entrevistados 10 produtores rurais e 15 integrantes da Unidade de Gestão do Projeto (UGP), além da identificação e análise dos aspectos de implantação e operação do Programa. Analisando a percepção dos integrantes em relação ao Programa, entendemos que os produtores rurais, possuem conhecimento adequado sobre os problemas ambientais. Em relação a proposta do valor a ser pago ao produtor, 60% consideraram insuficiente ou regular, em oposição a 20%, que consideraram a mesma oferta como boa ou suficiente. Por outro lado, 90% dos entrevistados manifestaram interesse em participar efetivamente do Programa. A burocracia exigida foi o principal motivo de desinteresse pelo Programa para 10% dos produtores. Como principais pontos negativos do Programa, os integrantes da UGP destacaram: os conflitos entre instituições, a morosidade dos encaminhamentos e a burocracia do processo de implantação do Programa. A pesquisa também aponta que as instituições demonstraram incertezas quanto ao grau de comprometimento e responsabilidades umas das outras. O Programa deverá enfrentar dificuldades no processo de implantação e principalmente de consolidação, devido a complexidade do arcabouço jurídico e a falta de comprometimento institucional entre os integrantes. O que significa a necessidade de fortalecimento das instituições envolvidas (recursos, capacitação técnica, autonomia), para uma maior garantia da manutenção e operação do PPARJL, independente das mudanças políticas.

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The diploma thesis related to rehabilitation of the historical inside and adjacent neighborhood Kyjov deals with the analysis of the actual state of the city, the evaluation of its problems and potential and the subsequent design of the urbanistic, transport and functional solution. The goal of the thesis is to create better life conditions and thus to attract more new inhabitants to the city. Building new apartment buildings, leisure centers and coworking centers could help to achieve the goal. Designing of new public spaces, which offer plenty of meeting and relaxing places makes the life more quality. The new form of the city is designed with an emphasis on urbanistic contemporary approaches and views, and related to the view of the city as a safe place for pedestrians.

The urban study of the river Jihlava in Třebíč is focused on the area stretching from the pedestrian bridge near „Sady na Polance“ to the Smetana Bridge. This design analyzes possible alternatives to make this river embankment more atractive for pedestrians and to enable pedestrians entry to the riverbank throughout the whole length of the river in this area. The drawing documentation of this study is scaled 1:2000. The selected urban details are scaled 1: 500. The cross-sections of the riverbed and the river bank are scaled 1:200. This master thesis further addresses a solution for the reconstruction of the central bus station. The significant point of the thesis is the partial uncovering of the Stařeč Brook, which is covered in the pipe nowadays. This stream creates a small tributary of the river Jihlava.

Thesis is concerning urbanistic treatment of Jihlava river embankment in the city of Třebíč. Tries to find cause for urban non-functionality of the area within local and wider context to its surroundings. Offers possible solution for rehabilitation of the urbanistic function of the embankment, including putting the embankment into role of important passageway, improving its bounds to the surroundings and active role in city's everyday life.

In this study Bradford’s (2008) approach for setting ecological flow and water level targets is tested and refined through application within the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s (LSRCA) subwatershed of Lover’s Creek. A method for defining subwatershed objectives and identifying habitat specialists through expert input is proposed and tested. The natural regime of each streamflow and wetland site is characterized along with the hydrological alteration at each site. Potential ecological responses to the hydrologic alterations are then hypothesized for the different types of changes calculated at each site. Methods for setting overall ecosystem health and specific ecological objective flow targets are proposed and tested. These targets are integrated into a flow regime for each site and a process for using this information for decision making is suggested. Flow magnitude quantification is attempted using hydraulic modelling and sediment transport equations, however the data used were found to be inadequate for this application. The accuracy of the targets developed using the method presented in this paper is mainly limited by the accuracy of the hydrological model and quantified flow magnitudes. Recommendations for improving these components of the assessment are made. The unique approach and recommendations presented in this paper provide explicit steps for developing flow targets for subwatersheds within the LSRCA. This research contributes toward the advancement of EFA within the LSRCA, which provides opportunity for enhanced protection and restoration of ecosystem health across the watershed. / Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority