Publications for Workgroups

2024

Mayer P, Moran K, Miller E, et al. Where the rubber meets the road: Emerging environmental impacts of tire wear particles and their chemical cocktails. Science of the Total Environment. 2024;927. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171153. (4.66 MB)
Paterson K, Miller E, Lin D. Microplastics Monitoring and Science Strategy for San Francisco Bay 2024 Revision. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2024. (818 KB)
Avellaneda PM, Zi T. Modeling Stormwater Loads of Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Literature Review and Recommendations. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2024. (468.55 KB)
Foley MM, Davis JA, Buzby N. Selenium Concentrations in Water and Clams in North San Francisco Bay, 2019-2020. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2024. (970.15 KB)
Mourier L, Montgomery L, Volaric M, Chelsky A, Senn D. Continuous Suspended Sediment Monitoring in South and Lower South San Francisco Bay Year Two (2023) Report. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2024. (1.51 MB)
Mahony A, Arnold W, Miller E, Méndez M, Sutton R. Investigation of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in wastewater effluent, influent, biosolids and environmental matrices in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2024. (21.82 KB) (821.81 KB)

2023

Arnold WA, Carigan CC, Cortopassi G, et al. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: A Chemical Class of Emerging Concern. Blum A, Branyan J, Bruton TA, eds. Environmental Science & Technology. 2023;57(20):7645-7665. doi:https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c08244.
Bǎlan SA, Andrews DQ, Blum A, et al. Optimizing Chemicals Management in the United States and Canada through the Essential-Use Approach. Environmental Science & Technology. 2023;57(4). doi:https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c05932.
Lindborg AR, Overdahl KE, Vogler B, Lin D, Sutton R, Ferguson PL. Assessment of Long-Chain Polyethoxylate Surfactants in Wastewater Effluent, Stormwater Runoff, and Ambient Water of San Francisco Bay, CA. ACS ES&T Water. 2023;3(4):1233-1242. doi:https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.3c00024.
Vuckovic D, MacDonald JA, Lin D, Méndez M, Miller E, Mitch W. Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and ultraviolet filters in wastewater discharges to San Francisco Bay as drivers of ecotoxicity. Environmental Pollution. 2023;336. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749123014343.
Fregoso TA, Jaffe BE, Foxgrover AC. Bathymetric change analysis in San Francisco Bay, California, from 1971 to 2020. United States Geological Survey; 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.5066/P9Y5PEV0.
Logan JB, Winklerprins LT, Lacy JR. Structure-from-motion derived orthomosaic imagery and digital surface models (DSMs) from the intertidal region at Whale's Tail Marsh, South San Francisco Bay, CA. South San Francisco Bay, CA: United States Geological Survey; 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.5066/P9L9R2VS.
Fregoso TA, Foxgrover AC, Jaffe BE. Sediment Deposition, Erosion, and Bathymetric Change in San Francisco Bay, California, 1971–1990 and 1999–2020. Santa Cruz, CA: United State Geological Survey; 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20231031. (8 MB)
Moran K, Gilbreath A, Méndez M, Lin D, Sutton R. Tire Wear: Emissions Estimates and Market Insights to Inform Monitoring Design. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023.
Méndez M, Miller E, Lin D, Vuckovic D, Mitch W. Concentrations of Select Commonly Used Organic UV Filters in San Francisco Bay Wastewater Effluent. San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023. (752.39 KB)
Yee D, Wong A. Re-evaluation of the Floating Percentile Method for Deriving Dredged Sediment Screening Guidelines. Richmond, California: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023. (3.4 MB)
Mourier L, Volaric M, Chelsky A, Senn D. Continuous Suspended Sediment Monitoring in South and Lower South San Francisco Bay Year One Report for 2022. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023. (1.62 MB)
McKee L, Peterson D, Braud A, et al. San Francisco Bay Sediment Modeling and Monitoring Workplan. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023. (478.36 KB)
2023 RMP Sediment Cruise Report. Livermore, CA: Applied Marine Sciences; 2023. (259.64 KB)
Ferreira JCT, Lacy JR, Mcgill SC, et al. Hydrodynamic and sediment transport data from Whale's Tail marsh and adjacent waters in South San Francisco Bay, California 2021-2022. United States Geological Survey; 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.5066/P972R6AW.
SFEI. Where creeks meet baylands: Opportunities to re-establish freshwater and sediment delivery to the baylands of San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023. (24.29 MB)
Fregoso TA, Jaffe BE, Foxgrover AC. Bathymetric change analysis in San Francisco Bay, California, from 1971 to 2020. Santa Cruz, CA: United States Geological Survey Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center; 2023. doi:10.5066/P9Y5PEV0.
Fregoso TA, Foxgrover AC, Jaffe BE. Sediment deposition, erosion, and bathymetric change in San Francisco Bay, California, 1971–1990 and 1999–2020. Santa Cruz, CA: United States Geological Survey Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center; 2023. doi:10.3133/ofr20231031.
Thorne KM, Bristow ML. Sediment Deposition and Accretion Data from a Tidal Salt Marsh in South San Francisco Bay, California 2021-2022. U.S. Geological Survey Western Ecological Research Center ; 2023. doi:doi:10.5066/P9YBBXIZ.
Ferreira JCT, Mcgill SC, Tan AC, Lacy JR. Grain size, bulk density, and carbon content of sediment collected from Whale's Tail South marsh and adjacent bay floor, South San Francisco Bay, California, 2021-2022. U.S. Geological Survey; 2023. doi:https://doi.org/10.5066/P98BL0XF.
McKnight K, Braud A, Dusterhoff S, et al. Conceptual Understanding of Fine Sediment Transport in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2023. (46.2 MB)

2022

Moran K, Askevold R. Microplastics from Tire Particles in San Francisco Bay Factsheet. 2022. (1.38 MB)
Mehinto AC, Coffin S, Koelmans AA, et al. Risk-based management framework for microplastics in aquatic ecosystems. Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 2022;2(17). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-022-00033-3.
Shimabuku I, Chen D, Wu Y, Miller E, Sun J, Sutton R. Occurrence and risk assessment of organophosphate esters and bisphenols in San Francisco Bay, California, USA. Science of the Total Environment. 2022;813. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969721073630?via%3Dihub.
Hampton LMThornto, De Frond H, Hermabessiere L, et al. A living tool for the continued exploration of microplastic toxicity. Lowman H, Coffin S, Darin E, eds. Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 2022;2(13). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-022-00032-4.
Wang M, Kinyua J, Jiang T, et al. Suspect Screening and Chemical Profile Analysis of Storm-Water Runoff Following 2017 Wildfires in Northern California. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 2022. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5357.
Hampton LMThornto, Bouwmeester H, Brander SM, et al. Research recommendations to better understand the potential health impacts of microplastics to humans and aquatic ecosystems. Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 2022;2(18). doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43591-022-00038-y. (466.11 KB)
Mendez M, Grosso C, Lin D. Summary and Evaluation of Bioaccumulation Tests for Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Conducted by San Francisco Bay Dredging Projects. Richmond, California: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (1.73 MB)
Sutton R, Miller E, Wong A, Mendez M, Lin D. CECs in California’s Ambient Aquatic Ecosystems: Occurrence and Risk Screening of Key Classes. Richmond, CA: Aquatic Science Center; 2022. Available at: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/cec/docs/Final_ASC_CEC_Data_Synthesis.pdf.
Mendez M, Miller E, Liu J, Chen D, Sutton R. Bisphenols in San Francisco Bay: Wastewater, Stormwater, and Margin Sediment Monitoring. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (1.22 MB)
Lin D, Mendez M. Study of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Bay Area POTWs: Phase 2 Sampling and Analysis Plan. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (6.27 MB)
Mendez M, Trinh M, Miller E, Lin D, Sutton R. PFAS in San Francisco Bay Water. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (2.37 MB)
Jones C, Davis J, Yee D. Strategy for In-Bay Fate Modeling to Support Contaminant and Sediment Management in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, California: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (2.81 MB)
Zi T, Braud A, McKee LJ, Foley M. San Francisco Bay Watershed Dynamic Model (WDM) Progress Report, Phase 2. Richmond, California: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (3.56 MB)
Mckee L, Gilbreath A, Sabin L. Small Tributaries Pollutants of Concern Reconnaissance Monitoring: Application of Storm-event Loads and Yields-Based and Congener-Based PCB Site Prioritization Methodologies.; 2022. (4.33 MB) (1.24 MB) (989.4 KB) (1.83 MB)
Gilbreath A, Davis J. Priority margin unit stormwater monitoring to support load estimates of PCBs into San Leandro Bay and the Emeryville Crescent. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2022. (2.06 MB)

2021

Tian Z, Zhao H, Peter KT, et al. A ubiquitous tire rubber-derived chemical induces acute mortality in coho salmon. Science. 2021;371(6525):185-189. doi:10.1126/science.abd6951.
Klasios N, De Frond H, Miller E, Sedlak M, Rochman CM. Microplastics and other anthropogenic particles are prevalent in mussels from San Francisco Bay, and show no correlation with PAHs. Environmental Pollution. 2021;271. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116260.
Werbowski LM, Gilbreath A, Munno K, et al. Urban Stormwater Runoff: A Major Pathway for Anthropogenic Particles, Black Rubbery Fragments, and Other Types of Microplastics to Urban Receiving Waters. Environmental Science and Technology Water . 2021. Available at: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsestwater.1c00017#.
Zhu X, Munno K, Grbic J, et al. Holistic Assessment of Microplastics and Other Anthropogenic Microdebris in an Urban Bay Sheds Light on Their Sources and Fate. Environmental Science and Technology Water . 2021. Available at: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsestwater.1c00017#.
Mendez M, Lin D, Sutton R. Study of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Bay Area POTWs: Phase 1, Sampling and Analysis Plan. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (12.68 MB)
QEA LLCAnchor. Simulating Sediment Flux Through the Golden Gate. Prepared for Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay (RMP). Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (8.39 MB)
San Francisco Bay North Bay Margins Sediment Report. Moss Landing, California: Marine Pollution Studies Lab; 2021. (1.2 MB)
Davis J, Buzby N. PCBs in Shiner Surfperch in Priority Margin Areas of San Francisco Bay.; 2021. (7.81 MB)
Lowe S, Pearce S, Kauhanen P, Collins J, Titus D. Coyote Creek Watershed Reassessment 2020: 10-Year Reassessment of the Ecological Condition of Streams Applying the California Rapid Assessment Method, Santa Clara County, California. Richmond. CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021:131. (59.63 MB)
Moran K, Miller E, Mendez M, et al. A Synthesis of Microplastic Sources and Pathways to Urban Runoff. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (9.17 MB)
Foley M, Sutton R, Yee D, Salop P. 2021 RMP Water Cruise Plan. Richmond, California: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (1.52 MB)
2020 Bay Margins Sediment Study Cruise Plan. Richmond, California: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (1 MB)
2020-21 RMP North Bay Selenium Study. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (7.65 MB)
Overdahl KE, Sutton R, Sun J, DeStefano NJ, Getzinger GJ, P. Ferguson L. Assessment of emerging polar organic pollutants linked to contaminant pathways within an urban estuary using non-targeted analysis. Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts; 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.1039/D0EM00463D.
Zi T, Mckee L, Yee D, Foley M. San Francisco Bay Regional Watershed Modeling Progress Report, Phase 1. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (8.84 MB)
Allen RM, Lacy JR, McGill SC, Ferreira JCT. Hydrodynamic, sediment transport, and sediment flocculation data from south San Francisco Bay, California, summer 2020. United Sates Geological Survey; 2021. doi:https://doi.org/10.5066/P99Q4CHM.
Yee D, Gilbreath A, McKee L, Davis J. Conceptual Model to Support PCB Management and Monitoring in the Steinberger Slough/Redwood Creek Priority Margin Unit. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2021. (17.57 MB)

2020

Sun J, Sutton R, Ferguson L, Overdahl K. New San Francisco Bay Contaminants Emerge. 2020. (5.59 MB)
Rochman CM, Munno K, Box C, Cummins A, Zhu X, Sutton R. Think Global, Act Local: Local Knowledge Is Critical to Inform Positive Change When It Comes to Microplastics. Environmental Science & Technology. 2020. doi:https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.0c05746.
Soberón FSánchez, Sutton R, Sedlak M, Yee D, Schuhmacher M, Park J-S. Multi-box mass balance model of PFOA and PFOS in different regions of San Francisco Bay. Chemosphere. 2020;252. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126454.
Livsey DN, Downing-Kunz MA, Schoellhamer DH, Manning AJ. Suspended Sediment Flux in the San Francisco Estuary: Part I—Changes in the Vertical Distribution of Suspended Sediment and Bias in Estuarine Sediment Flux Measurements. Estuaries and Coasts. 2020. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-020-00734-z.
Hung C, Klasios N, Zhu X, Sedlak M, Sutton R. Methods Matter: Methods for Sampling Microplastic and Other Anthropogenic Particles and Their Implications for Monitoring and Ecological Risk Assessment. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. 2020;16(6). doi:10.1002.
Miller E, Sedlak M, Lin D, et al. Recommended Best Practices for Collecting, Analyzing, and Reporting Microplastics in Environmental Media: Lessons Learned from Comprehensive Monitoring of San Francisco Bay. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2020. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124770.
Brander SM, Renick VC, Foley MM, et al. Sampling and Quality Assurance and Quality Control: A Guide for Scientists Investigating the Occurrence of Microplastics Across Matrices. Applied Spectroscopy. 2020;74(9).
Pearce S, McKee L. Summary of Water Year 2017 precipitation, discharge, and sediment conditions at selected locations in Arroyo de la Laguna watershed, with a focus on Arroyo Mocho. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (1.36 MB)
Buzby N, Lin D, Sutton R. Neonicotinoids and Their Degradates in San Francisco Bay Water. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (1.8 MB)
Heberger M, Sutton R, Buzby N, et al. Current-Use Pesticides, Fragrance Ingredients, and Other Emerging Contaminants in San Francisco Bay Margin Sediment and Water. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (2.8 MB)
Shimabuku I, Chen D, Wu Y, Sun J, Sutton R. Flame retardants and plastic additives in San Francisco Bay: Targeted monitoring of organophosphate esters and bisphenols. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (17.47 MB) (10.87 MB)
Buzby N, Yee D, Salop P, Foley M. 2019 RMP North Bay Selenium Monitoring Sampling and Analysis Plan. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (2.08 MB)
2019-20 RMP North Bay Selenium Study. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (4.22 MB)
Miller E, Klasios N, Lin D, Sedlak M, Sutton R, Rochman C. Microparticles, Microplastics, and PAHs in Bivalves in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (1.14 MB)
Miller E, Mendez M, Shimabuku I, Buzby N, Sutton R. Contaminants of Emerging Concern in San Francisco Bay: A Strategy for Future Investigations 2020 Update. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (1.94 MB)
Foley M, Christian E, Goeden B, Ross B. Expert review of the sediment screening guidelines for the beneficial reuse of dredged material in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (442.86 KB)
McKnight K, Lowe J, Plane E. Special Study on Bulk Density. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020:43. (4.06 MB)
Mckee L, Lowe J, Dusterhoff S, Foley M, Shaw S. Sediment Monitoring and Modeling Strategy. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (779.08 KB)
Gilbreath A, Hunt J, Mckee L. Pollutants of Concern Reconnaissance Monitoring Progress Report, Water Years 2015 - 2019. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2020. (1.6 MB)
Livsey DN, Downing-Kunz MA, Schoellhamer DH, Manning A. Suspended-sediment Flux in the San Francisco Estuary; Part II: the Impact of the 2013–2016 California Drought and Controls on Sediment Flux. Estuaries and Coasts; 2020. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-020-00840-y.

2019

Sutton R, Xie Y, Moran KD, Teerlink J. Occurrence and Sources of Pesticides to Urban Wastewater and the Environment. In: Pesticides in Surface Water: Monitoring, Modeling, Risk Assessment, and Management. Pesticides in Surface Water: Monitoring, Modeling, Risk Assessment, and Management. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society; 2019:63-88. doi:10.1021/bk-2019-1308.ch005.
Wu J, Kauhanen P, Hunt JA, Senn D, Hale T, McKee LJ . Optimal Selection and Placement of Green Infrastructure in Urban Watersheds for PCB Control. Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment. 2019;5(2). doi:10.1061/JSWBAY.0000876.
Sutton R, Chen D, Sun J, Greig DJ, Wu Y. Characterization of brominated, chlorinated, and phosphate flame retardants in San Francisco Bay, an urban estuary. Science of the Total Environment. 2019;652:212-223. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896971833969X?dgcid=coauthor.
Lowe S, Kauhanen P. Prioritizing Candidate Green Infrastructure Sites within the City of Ukiah: A Demonstration of the Site Locator Tool of GreenPlan-IT. Report prepared for the City of Ukiah Department of Public Works under Supplemental Environmental Project # R1-018-0024. Richmond. CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (1.62 MB)
Yee D, Gilbreath AN, McKee LJ ., Davis JA. Conceptual Model to Support PCB Management and Monitoring in the San Leandro Bay Priority Margin Unit - Final Report. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (12.81 MB)
Sedlak M, Sutton R, Miller L, Lin D. Microplastic Strategy Update. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (1.9 MB)
McKee LJ ., Gilbreath AN, Hunt JA, Wu J, Yee D, Davis JA. Small Tributaries Pollutants of Concern Reconnaissance Monitoring: Loads and Yields-based Prioritization Methodology Pilot Study. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (1.48 MB)
Davis JA, Gilbreath AN. Small Tributaries Pollutants of Concern Reconnaissance Monitoring: Pilot Evaluation of Source Areas Using PCB Congener Data. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (2.31 MB)
Box C, Cummins A. San Francisco Bay Microplastics Project: Science-Supported Solutions and Policy Recommendations. Los Angeles, CA: 5 Gyres; 2019. (17.53 MB)
Sutton R, Lin D, Sedlak M, et al. Understanding Microplastic Levels, Pathways, and Transport in the San Francisco Bay Region. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (4.95 MB) (66.14 MB)
Yee D. 2018 RMP Tissue Data Quality Assurance Report. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (247.2 KB)
Yee D. 2018 RMP Sediment Data Quality Assurance Report. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (240.45 KB)
Sun J, Davis JA, Stewart R, Palace V. Selenium in White Sturgeon from North San Francisco Bay: The 2015-2017 Sturgeon Derby Study. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (1.17 MB)
Gilbreath A, Hunt J, Mckee L. Pollutants of Concern Reconnaissance Monitoring Progress Report, Water Years 2015-2018. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (3.37 MB)
Wu J, McKee L. Regional Watershed Modeling and Trends Implementation Plan. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (2.25 MB)
Gillet DJ, Parks AN, Bay SM. Calibration of the Multivariate AZTI Marine Biotic Index (M-AMBI) for Potential Inclusion into California Sediment Quality Objective Assessments in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2019. (2.45 MB) (119.95 KB) (44.53 KB) (23.92 KB)

2018

Lin D, Sutton R. Alternative Flame Retardants in San Francisco Bay: Synthesis and Strategy. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (298.68 KB)
Sun J. Non-Targeted Analysis of Water-Soluble Compounds Highlights Overlooked Contaminants and Pathways (Coming Soon). Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2018.
McKee L, Gilbreath A, Pearce S, Shimabuku I. Guadalupe River Mercury Concentrations and Loads During the Large Rare January 2017 Storm. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (2.53 MB)
Denslow N, Kroll K, Mehinto A, Maruya K. Estrogen Receptor In Vitro Assay Linkage Studies. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (1.8 MB)
Sun J, Davis J, Stewart R. Selenium in Muscle Plugs of White Sturgeon from North San Francisco Bay, 2015-2017. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (2.24 MB)
Sun J, David J, Stewart R, Palace V. Selenium in White Sturgeon from North San Francisco Bay: The 2015-2017 Sturgeon Derby Study - (Coming Soon). Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018.
Lin D, Sutton R, Shimabuku I, Sedlak M, Wu J, Holleman R. Contaminants of Emerging Concern in San Francisco Bay: A Strategy for Future Investigations 2018 Update. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2018. (3.23 MB)
Grieb T, Roy S, Rath J, Stewart R, Sun J, Davis JA. North Bay Selenium Monitoring Design. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (2.08 MB)
Yee D, Wong A, Hetzel F. Current Knowledge and Data Needs for Dioxins in San Francisco Bay. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (3.06 MB)
Yee D, Gilbreath A, McKee L, Davis J. Conceptual Model to Support PCB Management and Monitoring in the San Leandro Bay Priority Margin Unit: Phase Three - (Coming Soon). Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018.
Gilbreath A, Wu J, Hunt J, McKee L. Pollutants of Concern Reconnaissance Monitoring Water Years 2015, 2016, and 2017. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2018. (5.55 MB)
Wu J, Trowbridge P, Yee D, McKee L, Gilbreath A. RMP Small Tributaries Loading Strategy: Modeling and Trends Strategy 2018. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (1.3 MB)
Jahn A. Gut Contents Analysis of Four Fish Species Collected in the San Leandro Bay RMP PCB Study in August 2016. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2018. (1.76 MB)
Sedlak M, Sutton R, Wong A, Lin D. Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in San Francisco Bay: Synthesis and Strategy. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute ; 2018. (3.2 MB)
Melwani A, Yee D, McKee L, Gilbreath A, Trowbridge P, Davis J. Statistical Methods Development and Sampling Design Optimization to Support Trends Analysis for Loads of Polychlorinated Biphenyls from the Guadalupe River in San Jose, California, USA. Livermore, CA: Applied Marine Sciences; 2018. (1.76 MB)

2017

Sadaria AM, Sutton R, Moran KD, Teerlink J, Brown JV, Halden RU. Passage of fiproles and imidacloprid from urban pest control uses through wastewater treatment plants in northern California. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 2017;36:1473-1482. doi:10.1002/etc.3673.
Sedlak MD, Benskin JP, Wong A, Grace R, Greig DJ. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in San Francisco Bay wildlife: Temporal trends, exposure pathways, and notable presence of precursor compounds. Chemosphere. 2017;185:1217-1226. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.04.096.
McKee LJ, Bonnema A, David N, et al. Long-term variation in concentrations and mass loads in a semi-arid watershed influenced by historic mercury mining and urban pollutant sources. Science of The Total Environment. 2017;605-606:482-497. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.203.
Wu Y, Tan H, Sutton R, Chen D. From Sediment to Top Predators: Broad Exposure of Polyhalogenated Carbazoles in San Francisco Bay (U.S.A.). Environmental Science and Technology. 2017;51:2038-2046. doi:10.1021/acs.est.6b05733.
Gilbreath A, McKee L, Hunt J, Yee D. Pollutants of Concern Monitoring: A low-intensity, budget conscious stormwater sampling method to identify highly polluted areas for potential management action . 2017. (1.92 MB)
Davis JA, Yee D, Gilbreath AN, McKee LJ . Conceptual Model to Support PCB Management and Monitoring in the Emeryville Crescent Priority Margin Unit. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (3.08 MB)
De La Cruz S, Woo I, Flanagan A, Mittelstaedt H. Assessing the Impact of Periodic Dredging on Macroinvertebrate-Prey Availability for Benthic Foraging Fishes: Final Study Plan and Preliminary Pilot Study Results. Vallejo, CA: U.S. Geological Survey; 2017. (1.88 MB)
Wu J, Gilbreath A, McKee LJ. Regional Watershed Spreadsheet Model (RWSM): Year 6 Progress Report. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (1.79 MB)
Anderson B, Phillips B, Voorhees J. The effects of kaolin clay on the amphipod Eohaustorius estuarius: Part Two.; 2017. (1.43 MB)
Denslow N, Kroll K, Jayasinghe S, et al. Linkage of In Vitro Assay Results With In Vivo End Points, Phases 1 and 2.; 2017. (14.2 MB)
Dusterhoff S, Pearce S, McKee LJ ., et al. Changing Channels: Regional Information for Developing Multi-benefit Flood Control Channels at the Bay Interface. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (62.69 MB) (23.02 MB)
Chen L, Roy S, Rath J, Grieb T. Water Column Selenium Concentrations in the San Francisco Bay-Delta: Recent Data and Recommendations for Future Monitoring.; 2017. (2.56 MB)
Gilbreath AN, Hunt JA, Yee D, McKee LJ. Pollutants of concern reconnaissance monitoring final progress report, water years 2015 and 2016.; 2017. (4.01 MB)
Jabusch T, Sun J, Sutton R, Maruya K, Fadness R. Pilot Study of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in the Russian River Watershed: Lessons Learned. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (796.56 KB)
Sutton R, Sedlak M. Microplastic Monitoring and Science Strategy for San Francisco Bay. Richmond, Calif.: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (17.38 MB)
Sedlak M, Sutton R, Box C, Sun J, Lin D. Sampling and Analysis Plan for Microplastic Monitoring in San Francisco Bay and Adjacent National Marine Sanctuaries. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (5 MB)
Sun J, Robinson A, Davis JA, et al. Selenium in White Sturgeon Tissues: 2015 Sturgeon Derby.; 2017. (1.85 MB)
Sutton R, Sedlak M, Sun J, Lin D. Contaminants of Emerging Concern in San Francisco Bay: A Strategy for Future Investigations. 2017 Revision. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (5.51 MB)
Wu J, Kauhanen P, Lowe S, Pearce S, Josh Collins. Demonstration of a Watershed Approach to Wetland Restoration Planning for Load Reductions: A Pilot Demonstration Project Using GreenPlan-IT in the Santa Rosa Plain, Sonoma County, California. Richmond. CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (761.48 KB) (420.02 KB) (1.29 MB) (1.67 MB) (2.09 MB)
Yee D, Gilbreath AN, McKee LJ, Davis JA. Conceptual Model to Support PCB Management and Monitoring in the San Leandro Bay Priority Margin Unit: Phase I. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (14.6 MB)
Yee D, Wong A, Shimabuku I, Trowbridge P. Characterization of Sediment Contamination in Central Bay Margin Areas. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2017. (2.89 MB)

2016

Sutton R. Microplastic Contamination in San Francisco Bay - Fact Sheet. 2015, Revised 2016. 2016. (4.05 MB)
Sutton R, Brown JV. The RMP Emerging Contaminants Program - Fact Sheet. 2016. (249.12 KB)
Sutton R, Mason SA, Stanek SK, Willis-Norton E, Wren IF, Box C. Microplastic contamination in the San Francisco Bay, California, USA. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 2016;109. doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.05.077.
Sommers F, Mudrock E, Labenia J, Baldwin D. Effects of salinity on olfactory toxicity and behavioral responses of juvenile salmonids from copper. Aquatic Toxicology. 2016;175. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2016.04.001.
Houtz EF, Sutton R, Park J-S, Sedlak M. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances in wastewater: Significance of unknown precursors, manufacturing shifts, and likely AFFF impacts. Water Research. 2016. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2016.02.055.
Mason SA, Garneau D, Sutton R, et al. Microplastic pollution is widely detected in US municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent. Environmental Pollution. 2016;218:1045-1054. doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2016.08.056.
Ross JRM, Davis JA, Trowbridge P, et al. Contaminant Concentrations in Eggs of Double-crested Cormorants and Forster's Terns from San Francisco Bay: 2002-2012.; 2016. (1.42 MB)
Sun J, Robinson A, Davis JA. Selenium in Sturgeon Muscle Plugs: 2014.; 2016. (460.81 KB)
Wu J, Gilbreath AN, McKee LJ. Regional Watershed Spreadsheet Model (RWSM) Year 5 Progress Report.; 2016. (1.82 MB)
McKee LJ ., Gilbreath AN, Yee D, Hunt JA. Pollutants of concern (POC) reconnaissance monitoring final progress report, water year (WY) 2015.; 2016. (2.71 MB)

2015

Baldwin D. Effect of salinity on the olfactory toxicity of dissolved copper in juvenile salmon. 2015. (1.02 MB)
Gilbreath AN, McKee LJ . Concentrations and loads of PCBs, dioxins, PAHs, PBDEs, OC pesticides and pyrethroids during storm and low flow conditions in a small urban semi-arid watershed. Science of the Total Environment. 2015;526:251-261. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.04.052.
SFEI. 2015 Summary of Sturgeon Telemetry Studies in San Francisco Estuary. 2015. (232.23 KB)
Stanek SK, Sutton R, Mason SA, Willis-Norton E, Wren IF, Box C. Microplastic Contamination in San Francisco Bay. 2015. (9.44 MB) (8.52 MB)
Yee D. Evaluation of Mercury and PCB Trends in San Francisco Bay Region Stormwater. 2015. (3.34 MB)
Gilbreath A, Yee D, McKee L, Davis J. PCB Margin Unit Prioritization Final Report. 2015. (16.56 MB)
Anderson B, Phillips B, Voorhees J. The Effects of Kaolin Clay on the Amphipod Eohaustorius estuarius. Davis, CA: Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis; 2015. (1.17 MB)
Sutton R, Sedlak M. Contaminants of Emerging Concern in San Francisco Bay: A Strategy for Future Investigations. 2015 Update. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2015. (870.96 KB)

2012

Sedlak M, Greig D. Perfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) in wildlife from an urban estuary. Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 2012;14:146-154. doi:10.1039/C1EM10609K.
Anderson P, Denslow N, Drewes J, et al. Monitoring Strategies for Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CECs) in California's Aquatic Ecosystems. 2012. (3.35 MB)
Sedlak M, Davis JA. Contaminants of Emerging Concern: Synthesis and Strategy. 2012. (994.58 KB)
Gassel M. Recent Activities/Future Plans: Monitoring Data Needs.; 2012. (851.18 KB)

2011

Klosterhaus S, Yee D, Kass J, Wong A, McKee L. Estimated Stock in Currently Standing Buildings in a San Francisco Bay Study Area and Releases to Stormwater during Renovation and Demolition. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2011. (1.49 MB)

2010

McKee LJ ., Hunt JA, Greenfield BK. Concentrations and Loads of Mercury Species in the Guadalupe River, San Jose, California: Water Year 2010. Oakland: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2010. (3.34 MB)

2009

Klosterhaus S. Contaminants of Emerging Concern: An Update on RMP Activities. 2009. (6.55 MB)
McKee LJ ., Feng A, Sommers C, Looker R. RMP Small Tributaries Loading Strategy. Richmond, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2009. (566.89 KB)

2008

Mussels - Miesmuscheln Mytilus. 2008. (154.89 KB)

2007

Greenfield BK, Siemering G, Rajan M, Andrews JC, Jr. SPAndrews, Spencer DF. Mechanical shredding of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): mpacts to water quality in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, California. Estuaries. 2007;30:627-640. (321.43 KB)
Klosterhaus S. Emerging Problems? Progress on Identifying Contaminants of Concern in San Francisco Estuary. 2007. (816.23 KB)

2006

Greenfield BK, Blankinship M, McNabb TP. Control costs, operation, and permitting issues for non-chemical plant control: case studies in the San Francisco Bay-Delta Region, California. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 2006:40-49.
David N, Greenfield BK, Siemering GS. Evaluating impacts of Lake Maid plant control. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 2006;44:60-66. (618.18 KB)

2005

Greenfield BK, Rajan M, Darrow J, Mendoza M, Andrews JC. Mercury Methylation of Aquatic Plants: Using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) for Speciation. 2005.
Greenfield BK, Spencer DF, Ksander GG, et al. Evaluation of waterhyacinth survival and growth following cutting. 2005.
Siemering G. Aquatic Pesticides Monitoring Program Monitoring Project Final Report. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2005. (905.48 KB)
Hayworth J, Melwani AR. Aquatic Pesticides Monitoring Program Phase 3 (2005) Bioassessment of Waterbodies Treated With Aquatic Pesticides. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2005. (1.22 MB)
APMP Phase 3 Bioassesment Report.; 2005.
Greenfield BK, Howard V, Andrews S, et al. Aquatic Pesticides Monitoring Program Nonchemical Alternatives Year 3 Final Report. San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2005. (4.49 MB)

2004

Greenfield BK. Three mechanical shredders evaluated for controlling water hyacinth (California). Ecological Restoration. 2004;22:300-301.
Greenfield BK, Rajan M, Darrow J, Hua M, Andrews JC, Hackett A. Does shredding water hyacinths affect mercury speciation?. 2004.
Greenfield BK, Siemering G. California Aquatic Pesticide Nonchemical Alternatives Program, demonstration project findings. 2004.
San Francisco Estuary Institute, Blankinship and Associates, Marin Municipal Water District, Reclamation District 999, Department CCosta Coun. Field Evaluations of Alternative Pest Control Methods in California Waters. (Greenfield BK, ed.).; 2004:110 pp. (2.73 MB)
Greenfield BK. APMP Alternatives Program Executive Summary. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2004. (325.38 KB)
Frieman GM, Lehman GV, Quinn JD, Wittmann ME. UC Santa Barbara Graduate Project Report: "A Cost and Environmental Analysis of Aquatic Plant Management in California".; 2004. Available at: http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/research/documents/pest_final.pdfhttp://fiesta.bren.ucsb.edu/%7Epest/index.htm. (2.84 MB)
Hayworth J. A Proposed Lentic Benthic Bioassessment Procedure for California (Protocol Brief for Biological Sampling in Lakes, Reservoirs, and Ponds). San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2004. (455.8 KB)
Mann R, Wittmann M. Determining Economic Impacts of Aquatic Plant Management in California Waters.; 2004. (3.15 MB)
Davis JA, Siemering G, Lowe S, Yee D, Oros DR, Hayworth J. Aquatic Pesticides Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Program Plan.; 2004. (588.8 KB)
Greenfield BK, Siemering G, David N, Hunt J, Wittmann M. Aquatic Pesticides Alternatives Literature Review, Review of Alternative Aquatic PestControl Methods For California Waters.; 2004. (520.88 KB)
San Francisco Estuary Institute, Blankinship and Associates, Department CCosta Coun, Marin Municipal Water District, Reclamation District 999. Aquatic Pesticides Alternatives Demonstration Project Report.; 2004. (2.73 MB)
Siemering G. Aquatic Pesticides Monitoring Program Phase 2 (2003) Monitoring Project Report. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2004. (1.06 MB)
San Francisco Estuary Institute, Blankinship and Associates, Marin Municipal Water District, Reclamation District 999, Department CCosta Coun. Field Evaluations of Alternative Pest Control Methods in California Waters.; 2004.
Siemering G, Hayworth J, Melwani AR, et al. Aquatic Pesticides Monitoring Program Phase 3 (2004) Monitoring Project Report. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2004. (1.15 MB)
David N, Shonkoff SB, Hayworth J. Phase 2 (2003) Bioassessment of Waterbodies Treated with Aquatic Pesticides. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Insitute; 2004. (577.14 KB)
Greenfield BK, Siemering G, David N, Hunt J, Wittmann M. Review of Alternative Aquatic Pest Control Methods For California Waters. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2004:109 pp. (520.88 KB)

2003

Greenfield BK, Siemering G, David N. A new research program on non-chemical pest control in California waters. 2003.
Greenfield BK, Siemering G, David N. Non-Chemical Aquatic Plant Control (presented at. 2003. (4.38 MB)
Oros D. Identification and Evaluation of Previously Unknown Organic Contaminants in the San Francisco Estuary (1999-2001). 2003. (1.33 MB)
Hunt J, Oros DR, Malamud-Roam K, Wadley A, Young T. Aquatic Pesticide Monitoring Program Modeling Workgroup Final Report.; 2003. (950.69 KB)
Siemering G, David N, Franz A, Malamud-Roam F, Hayworth J. Aquatic Pesticide Monitoring Program Literature Review. Oakland, CA: San Francisco Estuary Institute; 2003. (5.45 MB)