Recent publications:
 

Sofyan, A., D.J. Price, and W.J. Birge. 2007. Effects of aqueous, dietary, and combined exposures of cadmium to Ceriodaphnia dubia. Science of the Total Environment. (In Press)

Lynn, S.G., D.J. Price, W.J. Birge, S.S. Kilham. 2007. Effect of nutrient availability on the uptake of PCB congener 2,2' ,6,6'-tetrachlorobiphenyl by a diatom (Stephanodiscus minutulus) and transfer to a zooplankton (Daphnia pulicaria). Aquatic Toxicology (In Press)

Wigginton, A.J. and W.J. Birge. 2007. Toxicity of cadmium to six species in two genera of crayfish and the effect of cadmium on molting success. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26 (3):548-554.

Sofyan, A., G. Rosita, D.J. Price, and W.J. Birge. 2007. Cadmium uptake by Ceriodaphnia dubia from different exposures: Relevance to body burden and toxicity. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 26(3):470-477.

Price, D.J., and W.J. Birge. 2006. Use of sunfish and stoneroller minnows as real-time in-situ biomonitors of PCB contamination in freshwater streams. Environ. Sci. Tech. 40:4388-4393.

Sofyan, A., J.R. Shaw, and W.J. Birge. 2006. Trophic transfer of metals from algae to cladocerans and the relative importance of dietary metal exposure. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 25(4):1034-1041.

Spromberg  J.A., Anderson M.D., Black J.A., Birge W.J. 2005. Life stage toxicity models for QSAR predictions of chemical effects on aquatic biota. In: QSARs for Predicting Ecological Effects of Chemicals. JD Walker, editor. SETAC Press, Pensacola FL, USA

Price, D.J., and W.J. Birge. 2005. Effectiveness of stream restoration following highway reconstruction projects on two freshwater streams in Kentucky. Ecol. Eng. 25(1):73-84.

Spromberg, J.A. and W.J. Birge. 2005. Modeling the effects of chronic toxicity on fish populations: the influence of life-history strategies. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 24(6):1532-1540.

Spromberg, J.A. and W.J. Birge. 2005. Population survivorship index for fish and amphibians: Application to criterion development and risk assessment. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 24(6):1541-1547.

Wenning R.J., W.J. Adams, G.E. Batley, W. Berry, W.J. Birge, T.S. Bridges, G.A. Burton, P.M. Chapman, W.S. Douglas, R.M. Engler, C.G. Ingersoll, D.W. Moore, R.G. Stahl, J.Q. Word. 2005. Ch 2: Executive Summary. In: Use of Sediment Quality Guidelines and Related Tools for the Assessment of Contaminated Sediments. R.J. Wenning, G.E. Batley, C.G. Ingersoll, D.W. Moore, eds. SETAC Press Pensacola FL. pp 11-37.

Chapman P.M., W.J. Birge, R.M. Burgess, W.H. Clements, W.S. Douglas, M.C. Harrass, C. Hogstrand, D.D.Reible, A.H.Ringwood. 2005. Ch. 7: The role of SQGs and other tools in different aquatic habitats. In: Use of Sediment Quality Guidelines and Related Tools for the Assessment of Contaminated Sediments. R.J. Wenning, G.E. Batley, C.G. Ingersoll, D.W. Moore, eds. SETAC Press Pensacola FL. pp 267-309.

Chapman P.M., W.J. Birge, R.M. Burgess, W.H. Clements, W.S. Douglas, M.C. Harrass, C. Hogstrand, D.D.Reible, A.H.Ringwood. 2005. Ch. 17: Uncertainties in assessments of complex sediment systems. In: Use of Sediment Quality Guidelines and Related Tools for the Assessment of Contaminated Sediments. R.J. Wenning, G.E. Batley, C.G. Ingersoll, D.W. Moore, eds. SETAC Press Pensacola FL. pp 687-744.

Brammell, B.F., D.J. Price, W.J. Birge, A.A. Elskus. 2005. Apparent lack of CYP1A response to high PCB body burdens in fish from a chronically contaminated PCB site. Marine Environment Research 58:251-255.

Westerman A.G,  A.J. Wigginton, G. Linder, and W.J. Birge. 2003. Integrating amphibians into environmental risk assessment strategies. In: Sparling DW, Bishop C, and Linder G, editors. Amphibian Decline: An Integrated Analysis of Multiple Stressor Effects. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Workshop on Amphibian Declines; 18-23 Aug 2001; Racine, WI. Pensacola FL: SETAC. pp 283-314.

Wood, C.M, T.W. La Point, D.E. Armstrong, W.J. Birge, C.J. Brauner, K.V. Brix, D.J. Call, E.A. Crecelius, P.H. Davies, J.W. Gorsuch, C. Hogstrand, J.D. Mahony, J.C. McGeer, T.P. O'Connor. 2002. Chapter 2, Biological Effects of Silver. In: Argentum VI, Transport, Fate, and Effects of Silver in the Environment. Eds. A.W. Andren, T.W. Bober. SETAC Press, Pensacola, FL. pp. 27-64

Chapman, P.M., W.J. Birge, W.J. Adams, R. Barrick, T.L. Bott, A. Burton, T.K. Collier, H.L. Cumberland, W.S. Douglas, L.L. Johnson, G. Luther III,  T. O'Connor, D.S. Page, P. Sibley, L.J. Standley, and R. Wenning. 2001. Sediment Quality Values (SQVs): Challenges and recommendations. SETAC Globe 2(2) pp 24-26.

Birge, W.J., A.G. Westerman and J.A. Spromberg.   2000.   Chapter 14a.  Comparative Toxicology and Risk Assessment of Amphibians.  In: Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles. D.W. Sparling, G. Linder, and C.A. Bishop eds. SETAC Special Publication. pp 727-791

Birge, W.J., D.J. Price, J.R. Shaw, J.A. Spromberg, A.J. Wigginton, C. Hogstrand. 2000. Metal body burden and biological sensors as ecological indicators. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 19 (4):1199-1212.

Price, D.J. and W.J. Birge. 1999. Aquatic sediment pre-extraction preparations and the effects on Aroclor 1248 concentrations.  Environ. Sci. Technol. 33:1137-1140.

Birge, W.J., J.R. Shaw, and G.L. Linder.  1998.  Can present regulatory strategies protect against pollution related losses in biodiversity?  SETAC NEWS 18(3):25-26.

Older publications that are frequently requested:

Birge, W.J.,  J.A. Black, A.G. Westerman, T.M. Short, S.B. Taylor, D.M. Bruser and E.D. Wallingford.1985. Recommendations on numerical values for regulating iron and chloride concentrations for the purpose of protecting warm water species of aquatic life in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet. Memorandum of agreement no. 5429. 74p.    For a pdf version of this report, click here.

Birge, W.J., J.A. Black, and A.G. Westerman. 1985. A short- term fish and amphibian embryo-larval test for determining the effects of toxicant stress on early life stages and estimating chronic values for single compounds and complex effluents.  Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 4:807-821.

Black, J.A., W.J. Birge, W.E. McDonnell, A.G. Westerman, B.A. Ramey, and D.M. Bruser. 1982. The aquatic toxicity of organic compounds to embryo-larval stages of fish and amphibians. U.S. DOI, 133:1-61.

Birge, W.J., J.A. Black, and A.G. Westerman. 1978. Effects of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds and proposed PCB-replacement products on embryo-larval stages of fish and amphibians. U.S. DOI, 118:1-33.