Independent Study Report College of Ag. Sciences & Natural Resources University of Nebraska - Lincoln Summer 2003 Heidi L. Puckett

The Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program REMP Ensures that the OPPD Nuclear Power Plant is not Emitting Radioactive Elements into the Environment through Area Sampling REMP is also Responsible for the Maintenance of the Wastewater Lagoon Other Responsibilities Include Endangered Species Conservation, Invasive Species Monitoring, & Grassland Restoration Photo by Tim Dukarski

Objectives of the Independent Study Complete General Employee Training Install Biofouling Hotels for Invasive Species Learn Importance of Administrative Duties Participate in On- and Off- site Prairie Grass Restoration Photo by Tim Dukarski Create Employee Awareness Placards for Evasive Species Hazards Understand the Purpose of REMP Participate in Environmental Sampling Assist in Sanitary Lagoon Operations

Personal Achievements Photo by Tim Dukarski Learned Importance of Following Nuclear Plant Procedures, Regulatory Requirements, Station Operations, & the Purpose of REMP Learned the Dangers of Invasive Species and Shared Gained Information with OPPD Employees Designed a Wastewater Land Application Workbook Learned how to Adequately Perform Environmental Sample Collecting and Preparation for Analysis