Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease.Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people.Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease.In the United States, most cases of human leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water.eptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease. In the United States, most cases of human leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water.
The Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) is a daily simulation model which outputs average soil loss and deposition values for selected areas and periods of time. It is applicable to just one field, or can be applied to a few adjacent fields.
Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense wind.A Few Facts About Windstorms and Wind Insurance. 1  In 2006, Citizens Insurance, one of the largest property insurers in Florida, requested a 45% rate increase for wind insurance. If proper wind mitigation techniques have been used, these expenses can be avoided altogether. 2  Wind mitigation helps protect the home from damage. 3  Even if a home is insured, it is always costly when a house is damaged, both for the homeowner and the insurer.