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sOS:A N A R R A ii ANSKTT, RI LABORATORY! rs L P A O I I K L O I RFSI ARC II \ M ) R F Y F L O P M F N T pfO At a Glance The EPA-ORD laboratory in Narragansett, RI is a recognized leader In scientific knowledge and expertise concerning the ecology of oceans, estuaries, and water sheds, and the effects of human activities on that ecology. The laboratory contrib utes to the local econom y in Narragansett and the surrounding region, and is an active participant in the local community. S c ie n c e : ORD is a world-class research organization, and the research conducted by scientists in Narragansett has far-reaching significance, including informing deci sion making at local, regional, and national levels. One example of research con ducted at Narragansett is a collaboration with Martha's Vineyard, MA to help pre pare the communities for rising sea levels and increased storm frequency. EPA re searchers are also testing options for creating "living shorelines", which use plants, sand, and rock to provide natural shoreline protection to reduce coastal erosion. Community Engagement: The laboratory hosts multiple education and outreach events - 8 so far in 201 7 - involving schools and area residents to improve environ mental awareness. Also, laboratory scientists are working with the State of Rhode Island and the City of Newport to address low water clarity and low levels of dis solved oxygen in Rhode Island waterbodies by helping to establish water quality targets to protect drinking water and aquatic life uses. Econom ic Impacts: The $8 million in disposable income from federal jobs and over $5 million in expenditures on contracts, grants, supplies and equipment that are in jected into the local econom y have broader impacts as that spending supports additional jobs and spending, and as workers buy goods and ser vices in the community using their disposable income. Narragansett Laboratory Impacts by the Numbers Narragansett (Washington County), Rl 151 Total jobs at the la b o ra to ry $10.7 million A n n u al payroll, on-site contracts, and grant d o llars su p p o rte d b y lab 73 Federal jo b s on-site Did you know? In addition to federal scientists, the lab provides 69 on-site jobs to post-doctoral researchers, stu dent contractors, and facility staff. The lab also supports 9 student Interns and university affiliates, and has strong ties to several area universities. Laboratory staff engage actively in education and outreach. The laboratory maintains a unique seawater delivery system for holding and testing ocean, estuary, and coastal wetland organisms. Recycled/Recyclable. Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Top 10 Employer1 36 Up to 50% In N a rra g a n se tt, Rl Post-doctoral, student, R ed uced e n e rg y cooling an d visiting research ers b e lo w lab 's g reen ro o f on-site 6 counties, 2 states W h e re N arrag an se tt lab e m p lo yee s live ^own of Narragansett, Rl Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016 Turn over for more science! Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 10 ED 002061 00174684-00001 sOS:A NARRAGANSFTT, RI LABORATORY! rs i:pa o f f i c i -; o f r fsk a r c ii a n d df y k l o p m f n t Scientists at the Narragansett laboratory conduct innovative research to assess and forecast the risks of human activities to near coastal waters and their watersheds, to develop tools to support resilient watersheds and w ater resources, to inform decisions about sustainable m anage ment of nutrients, and to link environmental conditions to the health and well-being of people and society. The 100,000 ft2 facility includes a yearround natural seawater delivery and animal culture system, and instru ments for coastal ecology, aquatic toxicology, and analytical chemistry. The Narragansett laboratory provides research support to EPA program and regional offices, state governments, and local communities. Since the early 1980s, the Narra gansett laboratory has part nered with the State of Massa chusetts and the towns of New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet to address concerns about possible human health and ecological effects of legacy pollutants. By developing com prehensive monitoring plans, evaluating the effectiveness of various re mediation scenarios, assessing food chain contamination, and modeling contaminant transport both in the harbor and in Buzzards Bay, EPA scien tists have supported the safe remediation and reuse of sites and their resources. The mission of the facility is to develop the theory, methods, and d ata to im prove understanding of human activity on coastal waters and watersheds. Spe cial areas of research include: Methods, models, and tools to evaluate ecosystem services associat ed with coastal watersheds and how they contribute to human well being and social welfare. This includes developing quantitative and qualitative econom ic indicators of ecosystem-derived benefits, and developing methods to quantify tradeoffs among services resulting from m anagem ent actions. Field, laboratory, and modeling studies to quantify the effects of nu trients, sea level rise, and climate-induced changes in w eather pat terns on coastal watersheds to determine resilience and evaluate restoration approaches and ecosystem recovery. To promote innovation and the econom ic vitality of southern New England, Narragansett scientists helped to convene the Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration. They also support ed the community of Martha's Vineyard, MA to prepare for rising sea levels and increased storm frequency and intensity by testing options for creating natural bank stabilization techniques called "living shorelines" to mitigate coastal erosion. Narragansett scientists are also working with Rl's Departments of Environ mental M anagem ent and Health, and the City of Newport, to establish target water quality measures necessary to restore and protect the New port W ater Supply Reservoirs, which currently suffer degraded water quality for drinking w ater and aquatic life uses. Data intensive models to predict and monitor the occurrence of cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms. For more information, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-atlantic-ecology-divisIon-aed-epcB-natidnaPhealth-and-envtronmentat-effectsHesearch Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 10 ED 002061 00174684-00002