Presenting techniques in a practical style, this book focuses on how to perform ecological risk assessments for Superfund sites and locations contaminated by improper disposal of wastes or chemical spills. Following the EPA framework, it covers ecological, environmental, risk, and impact assessments conducted at contaminated sites.
Presenting state-of-the-art techniques in a clear, practical style, Ecological Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites focuses on how to perform ecological risk assessments for Superfund sites and locations contaminated by improper disposal of wastes or chemical spills. The book covers ecological, environmental, risk, and impact assessments conducted at contaminated sites. Following the EPA framework, it integrates the authors' extensive experience in assessing ecological risks at U.S. government sites with techniques and examples from assessments performed by others. He develops methods and models for ecological risk assessment.