Long-Term Monitoring at the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 1998-2001: Final Report (open access)

Long-Term Monitoring at the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 1998-2001: Final Report

An update of Texas A&M and Continental Shelf Associates studies designed to monitor the ongoing ecological health of the coral in the Flower Garden Banks (FGB). This is a deepwater, discontinuous reef that arcs along the outer continental shelf of the Gulf of Mexico and is the site of oil and gas operations that could potentially impact the integrity of the FGB.
Date: July 2003
Creator: Dokken, Quenton R.; MacDonald, Ian R.; Tunnell, John W., Jr.; Wade, Terry; Withers, Kim; Dilworth, Suzanne J. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States: Effects and Adaptation (open access)

Climate Change and Agriculture in the United States: Effects and Adaptation

This is a report by the USDA as climate change relates to its affect on livestock and agriculture.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Walthall, C. L.; Hatfield, J.; Backlund, P.; Lengnick, L.; Marshall, E.; Walsh, M. et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Long-Term Monitoring at the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 2002-2003: Final Report (open access)

Long-Term Monitoring at the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 2002-2003: Final Report

Final report of 2002-2003 monitoring of habitat and marine life of the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico
Date: September 2006
Creator: Precht, William F.; Aronson, Richard B.; Deslarzes, Kenneth J. P.; Robbart, Martha L.; Murdoch, Thaddeus J. T.; Gelber, Adam et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rigs and Reefs: A Comparison of the Fish Communities at Two Artificial Reefs, a Production Platform, and a Natural Reef in the Northern Gulf of Mexico (open access)

Rigs and Reefs: A Comparison of the Fish Communities at Two Artificial Reefs, a Production Platform, and a Natural Reef in the Northern Gulf of Mexico

Final report comparing the fish populations of two artificial reefs, an operating oil and gas platform, and a natural reef in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Data regarding fish species, density of species, factors effecting biomass, and configuration of reef structures is gathered using visual survey and hydro-acoustics and then statistically analyzed.
Date: August 2003
Creator: Wilson, Charles A.; Pierce, Aaron & Miller, Mark W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Climate Change Impacts in the United States (open access)

Climate Change Impacts in the United States

The report summarizes the science of climate change and the impacts of climate change in the United States, now and in the future.
Date: 2014
Creator: U.S. Global Change Research Program
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Long-Term Monitoring at East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 2011-2012, Volume 1: Technical Report (open access)

Long-Term Monitoring at East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 2011-2012, Volume 1: Technical Report

This is a study on the 25 years of continuous monitoring of coral reefs in the East and West Flower Garden Banks in the Gulf of Mexico. The study was based on concerns of the impact of offshore oil and gas impact on these sensitive reefs.
Date: June 2015
Creator: Johnston, Michelle A.; Nuttall, Marissa F.; Eckert, Ryan J.; Embesi, John A.; Slowey, Niall C.; Hickerson, Emma L. et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Long-Term Monitoring at the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 2009-2010, Volume 1: Technical Report (open access)

Long-Term Monitoring at the East and West Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, 2009-2010, Volume 1: Technical Report

This is the 20 year analyses report on the coral reefs of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Date: December 2013
Creator: Johnston, Michelle A.; Nuttall, Marissa F.; Eckert, Ryan J.; Embesi, John A.; Slowey, Niall C.; Hickerson, Emma L. et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Law of War Manual (open access)

Law of War Manual

From section 1.1.2 Scope: "This manual is not a definitive explanation of all law of war issues. This manual focuses on jus in bello -- law relating to the conduct of hostilities and the protection of war victims. This manual seeks to address the law of war that is applicable to the United States, including treaties to which the United States is a Party, and applicable customary international law. It provides legal rules, principles, and discussion, particularly with respect to DoD practice. Although the views of other States may be referenced in this manual, it is not a purpose of this manual to describe the views of other States, which may differ from views expressed in this manual" (p. 1).
Date: June 2015
Creator: United States. Department of Defense. Office of General Counsel.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 3: Samples of interviews and Ethnographic Prefaces (open access)

History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 3: Samples of interviews and Ethnographic Prefaces

This study is about the history and evolution of the offshore oil and gas industry in southern Louisiana in an objective and comprehensive way.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Austin, Diane & McGuire, Tom
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
EPA Base Case v.5.15 Using IPM Incremental Documentation (open access)

EPA Base Case v.5.15 Using IPM Incremental Documentation

A paper that describes the updates to the EPA Base Case v.5.15 using Integrated Planning Model (IPM) incremental to the EPA Base Case v.5.13 that was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Date: August 2015
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proceedings: Twenty-first Annual Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting (open access)

Proceedings: Twenty-first Annual Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting

Proceedings of the 21st Information Transfer Meeting on environmental issues related to the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Summary reports include studies of marine life, coastal environmental issues, socioeconomic impact of offshore drilling on coastal communities, removal of offshore structures, technology allowing expansion into deepwater, Gulf currents, and more.
Date: January 2002
Creator: McKay, Melanie & Nides, Judith
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proceedings: Twenty-Second Annual Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting (open access)

Proceedings: Twenty-Second Annual Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting

Proceedings of the 22nd Information Transfer Meeting on environmental issues related to the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Summary reports include studies of marine life, coastal environmental issues, air quality, Gulf current, and more.
Date: January 2003
Creator: McKay, Melanie & Nides, Judith
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

The Ocean's Hidden Heat

A presentation which analyses how the ocean has heated over many decades.
Date: December 2016
Creator: Boyer, Tim
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Pilots: Ideas and Lessons Learned for Communities (open access)

Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Pilots: Ideas and Lessons Learned for Communities

This publication is the U.S. EPA's Brownsfields Area-Wide Planning program as the EPA attempt to assist communities cleanup and reuse properties and surrounding areas.
Date: June 2014
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
AVERT Overview and Step- by Step Instructions (open access)

AVERT Overview and Step- by Step Instructions

This is an overview for the AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT) tool.
Date: July 2016
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mississippi/Alabama Pinnacle Trend Ecosystem Monitoring, Final Synthesis Report (open access)

Mississippi/Alabama Pinnacle Trend Ecosystem Monitoring, Final Synthesis Report

This Final Synthesis Report summarizes a four-year program to characterize and monitor carbonate mounds on the Mississippi/Alabama outer continental shelf.
Date: August 2001
Creator: Continental Shelf Associates, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources (open access)

Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources

A report which focuses on federally managed lands and waters to provide a "Preliminary Review of Adaption Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources."
Date: June 2008
Creator: Climate Change Science Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water resources, and Biodiversity in the United States (open access)

The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water resources, and Biodiversity in the United States

A report which provides an assessment of the effects of climate change on U.S. agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity.
Date: May 2008
Creator: Climate Change Science Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 1: Papers on the Evolving Offshore Industry (open access)

History of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry in Southern Louisiana, Volume 1: Papers on the Evolving Offshore Industry

This study examines the expansion of offshore oil and gas development and its effects on shaping Louisiana's culture, geography, society and economy.
Date: September 2008
Creator: Austin, Diane; Priest, Tyler; Penney, Lauren; Pratt, Joseph; Pulsipher, Allan G. & Abel, Joseph
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability: Part B: Regional Aspects (open access)

Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability: Part B: Regional Aspects

A report about climate change as it effects various parts of the world such as Africa, Europe, Asia, and many other regions.
Date: 2014
Creator: Barros, Vicente R. & Field, Christopher B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Marine and Coastal Fishes Subject to Impingement by Cooling-Water Intake Systems in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: An Annotated Bibliography (open access)

Marine and Coastal Fishes Subject to Impingement by Cooling-Water Intake Systems in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: An Annotated Bibliography

An annotated bibliography of available research on the effects/impact of cooling-water intake systems on marine and estuariine life in the Gulf of Mexico. Results were obtained from electronic searches of subscription databases at Louisiana State University.
Date: August 2003
Creator: Martinez-Andrade, Fernando & Batz, Donald M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Valuation Techniques and Metrics for Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation Options: Methodological Perspectives for the National Climate Assessment (open access)

Valuation Techniques and Metrics for Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation Options: Methodological Perspectives for the National Climate Assessment

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Date: 2011-01-12/2011-01-13
Creator: Sussman, Frances; Clarke, Leon; Grambsch, Anne; Vallario, Robert; Langer, Linda; O'Brien, Shiela et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Ruling On Petitions for Review of Final Actions of the Environmental Protection Agency] (open access)

[Ruling On Petitions for Review of Final Actions of the Environmental Protection Agency]

Text of the per curiam decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding a series of petitions on the review of actions by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Date: Summer 2012
Creator: United States. Court of Appeals (District of Columbia Circuit).
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chapter 3. Management Measures for Forestry (open access)

Chapter 3. Management Measures for Forestry

A chapter which specifies management measures to protect coastal waters from silvicultural sources of non point pollution. Contains ten management measures that address various phases of forestry operations.
Date: January 1993
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type: Book Chapter
System: The UNT Digital Library