Hot Spot Assessment Diagnostic Tool for SIDS - CEP Technical Report 95

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorCaribbean Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEcosystems Division
dc.coverage.spatialSaint Lucia
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-02T08:02:07Z
dc.date.available2022-07-02T08:02:07Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionThis technical report presents a comprehensive field assessment tool, specifically crafted for rapid evaluation of pollution risks at sites that may threaten freshwater and coastal water quality. As a diagnostic resource, it guides field personnel through structured checklists organized by land use type—residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural—ensuring a thorough, objective survey of potential pollutant sources. The approach relies on tangible indicators tied to physical, chemical, and biological contamination, minimizing subjectivity and training requirements. Notably, the tool assigns weighted scores to variables based on their likelihood to impact environmental quality, such as soil degradation, chemical storage, waste management, and proximity to sensitive watercourses. These scores enable immediate prioritization of sites for further investigation and targeted intervention, optimizing efforts to safeguard the northwestern coastal waters of Saint Lucia.en
dc.description.urihttps://www.unep.org/cep/
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/40302
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number12 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectSmall Island Developing States
dc.subjectwatershed management
dc.subjectpollution source
dc.subjectpollution
dc.subjectSaint Lucia
dc.titleHot Spot Assessment Diagnostic Tool for SIDS - CEP Technical Report 95en
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