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Methods for Deriving Pesticide Aquatic Life Criteria

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We thank the following reviewers: Lawrence R. Curtis (Oregon State University), Brian Finlayson (California Department of Fish and Game), Evan P. Gallagher (University of Washington), John P. Knezovich (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), and Marshall Lee (California Department of Pesticide Regulation). This project was funded through a contract with the Central Valley RWQCB. Mention of specific products, policies, or procedures does not represent endorsement by the Regional Board. The contents also do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the USEPA nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

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TenBrook , P.L., Tjeerdema, R.S., Hann, P., Karkoski, J. (2008). Methods for Deriving Pesticide Aquatic Life Criteria. In: Whitacre, D. (eds) Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 199. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol 199. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09808-1_2

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