UNASSIGNED: We have conducted a regional scale risk assessment using the Bayesian Network Relative Risk Model (BN-RRM) to calculate the ecological risks to the South River and upper Shenandoah River study area. Four biological endpoints ( @entity29076 , @entity66010 , Belted Kingfisher and Carolina Wren) and four abiotic endpoints (Fishing River Use, Swimming River Use, and Boating River Use and Water Quality Standards) were included in this risk assessment based on stakeholder input. Although @entity349 ( @entity5332 ) contamination was the original imputes for the site being remediated, other chemical and physical stressors were evaluated. There were three primary conclusions from the BN-RRM results: First, risk varies according to location, type and quality of habitat, and exposure to stressors within the landscape. The patterns of risk can be evaluated with reasonable certitude. Second, overall risk to abiotic endpoints was greater than overall risk to biotic endpoints. By including both biotic and abiotic endpoints, we are able to compare risk to endpoints that represent a wide range of stakeholder values. Third, while @entity5332 reduction is the regulatory priority for the South River, @entity5332 is not the only stressor driving risk to the endpoints. Ecological and habitat stressors contribute risk to the endpoints and should be considered when managing this site. This research provides the foundation for evaluating the risks of multiple stressors of the South River to a variety of endpoints. From this foundation tools for the evaluation of management options and an adaptive management tools have been forged. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

The multiple stressor ecological risk assessment for the XXXX contaminated South River and upper Shenandoah River using the Bayesian Network-Relative Risk Model.

@entity349 :: ('MESH:D008628', 'Chemical') :: ['mercury'] @entity66010 :: ('7971', 'Species') :: ['white sucker'] @entity5332 :: ('D008628', 'Chemical') :: ['Hg'] @entity29076 :: ('147949', 'Species') :: ['smallmouth bass']
@entity349 :: (MESH:D008628,Chemical) :: ['mercury']
