Copper in San Francisco Bay: Resources to Reduce Scientific Uncertainties
Introduction
The Impairment Assessment Report for Copper and Nickel in Lower South San Francisco Bay (7MB PDF) concluded that impairment of beneficial uses due to copper and nickel is unlikely. The report also found that uncertainties remained regarding the scientific information upon which that conclusion was based. The Conceptual Model Report for Copper and Nickel in Lower South San Francisco Bay (11MB PDF) also included a summary of uncertainties and potential additional studies to reduce the uncertainties. The Copper Action Plan (2MB PDF) identifies several baseline activities to “track and encourage” activities and research intended to reduce the scientific uncertainties associated with the impairment assessment and conceptual model reports’ conclusions. Many of these uncertainty-reduction activities are applicable to assessing potential copper impacts throughout the Bay, not just to Lower South San Francisco Bay.
To track these activities, information linking organizations, research, and reports for regional activities and related items of interest was compiled. The following types of information are available on this website:
- References to reports, journal articles and other works relevant to the Copper Action Plan and copper management.
- Ongoing work descriptions and updates on regional research and projects outlined in the Copper Action Plan.
- Contact information for relevant agencies, research institutions, and other stakeholders involved in copper research and management.
Information relevant to copper is organized under six general topics:
Contacts
A list of contacts for individuals and groups involved in the research and/or management of copper in San Francisco Bay is available.