2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM
Session No. 247 Tuesday, 7 October 2008
8:00 AM-6:00 PM, George R. Brown Convention Center: Exhibit Hall E

Environmental Geoscience (Posters)

Authors will be present from 4 to 6 PM
 Paper #Booth #
247-161Characteristics, Origin and Transport of Asian Dust Particles in 2006 and 2007, Korea: LEE, Min Kyung, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 151-747, South Korea, suha27@snu.ac.kr, LEE, Yong Il, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National Univ, San 56-1, Sillim 9-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 151 747, South Korea, and YI, Hi-Il, Marine Environment Research, Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute, 454 Haean-ro, Sangrok-gu, Ansan, 426-744, South Korea
247-262Plant Response to Liming Materials and Biological Amendments on Acid Mine Tailing: KARAM, Antoine, Soils and Agrifood Engineering, Laval University, 2425 rue de l’Agriculture, Pavillon Paul-Comtois, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada, Antoine.Karam@sga.ulaval.ca and JAOUICH, Alfred, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal, 201, avenue du Président-Kennedy. C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada, jaouich.alfred@uqam.ca
247-363Indicators of Stream and Riparian Zone Condition In Urbanizing Inner Coastal Plain Watersheds, North Carolina: O'DRISCOLL, Michael A.1, HARDISON, Emma C.2, DELOATCH, John P.3, and BRINSON, Mark M.2, (1) Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858, odriscollm@ecu.edu, (2) Department of Biology, East Carolina University, 408 Howell Bldg, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, (3) Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858-4353
247-464Iron In Groundwater around Landfills In Florida: WANG, Handi and STONE, Bradford, HDR Engineering, Inc, 200 W. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, handi.wang@hdrinc.com
247-565Developing Triage Assessment Tools for Old Landfills and Arsenic: BALLETTA, Marco1, CHILLRUD, Steven2, KEIMOWITZ, Alison3, WOVKULICH, Karen4, SIMPSON, James H.3, ROSS, James3, STUTE, Martin4, HON, Rudi5, BRANDON, Bill6, and PARISIO, Steven7, (1) Environmental science, Seconda universita' degli studi di Napoli polo scientifico di via Vivaldi Caserta, Caserta, 80131, Italy, marco_balletta@yahoo.it, (2) Earth and Environmental Sciences, LDEO, Columbia University, Palisades, 10964, (3) Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, (4) Geochemistry, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, 61 Rte. 9W, Palisades, NY 10964, (5) Dep. of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, (6) U.S. EPA, Region 1, Boston, MA 02114, (7) NYS DEC, DEC, 21 south putt corners rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
247-666Controls on Septic System Wastewater Treatment and Groundwater Quality in Coastal NC: HUMPHREY, Charles Pittman Jr, Coastal Resources Management, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, cph0918@ecu.edu, O'DRISCOLL, Michael A., Department of Geological Sciences, East Carolina University, 101 Graham Building, Greenville, NC 27858, and ZARATE, Max, Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
247-767Correlation of Redoximorphic Features with Seasonal Water Tables in the Coastal Plain of Delaware: LOSCO, Russell, Lanchester Soil Consultants, Inc, 311 East Avondale Road, West Grove, PA 19390, soildude@comcast.net, STEPHENS, William, Stephens Environmental Consulting, Inc, 229 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702, and HELMKE, Martin F., Department of Geology and Astronomy, West Chester University, 750 South Church Street, West Chester, PA 19383
247-868Bioaccessibility and Speciation of An Organoarsenical in Drinking-Water Treatment Residual Amended Soil: A Long Term Greenhouse Study: NAGAR, Rachana1, SARKAR, Dibyendu2, DATTA, Rupali1, and MAKRIS, Konstantinos C.3, (1) Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0663, rachana.nagar@utsa.edu, (2) Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043, (3) Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Anotnio, TX 78249-0663
247-969Assessing the Impact of Urbanization on White River Water and Sediment Geochemistry in An Agricultural Watershed: SNIDOW, Dean C. and NEUMANN, Klaus, Department of Geology, Ball State University, 2000 W. University Avenue, AR 117, Muncie, IN 47306, dcsnidow@bsu.edu
247-1070Toward to Obtaining Clean Water from Wastewater Using Friendly and Renewable Technology: CHÁVEZ, Marina and HERNÁNDEZ, Aracely, Synthesis by sol-gel, UANL, Avenue University S/N, San Nicolas, 66451, Mexico, pragma5000@gmail.com
247-1171Sr Isotope Dendrochemistry in Urban Riparian Trees as a Temporal Record of Urbanization Impacts on Stream-Water Chemistry: MACK, L.E.1, BANNER, Jay L.1, CHRISTIAN, Lance N.1, GILBERT, Kim D.1, WERNER, Carson W.1, and FRANCIS, Ashley2, (1) Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, kdlankford@hotmail.com, (2) Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798
247-1272Water Treatment Residuals Remove Copper, Lead, and Zinc from Acidic Wastewater: HARDY, M.A.1, SARKAR, Dibyendu2, and DATTA, Rupali1, (1) Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0663, michael.hardy1@gmail.com, (2) Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
247-1373Strontium Isotope Tracking of Coal Utilization by-Product (CUB) Interactions with Environmental Waters: Results from Column Leaching Experiments: BRUBAKER, Tonya M.1, CHAPMAN, Elizabeth C.1, STEWART, Brian W.1, CAPO, Rosemary C.1, SPIVAK-BIRNDORF, Lev2, and SCHROEDER, Karl T.3, (1) National Energy Technology Lab and the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Geology & Planetary Science, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, tmb18@pitt.edu, (2) National Energy Technology Lab and Arizona State University, School of Earth & Space Exploration, Tempe, AZ 85287, (3) National Energy Technology Lab, 626 Cochrans Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
247-1474Determination of Organophosphate Pesticide and Nutrient Concentrations in An Agriculturally Dominated Mississippi River Tributary: HENDERSON, Nicole D., Environmental Science, Arkansas State University, State University, AR 72467, nicole.henderson@smail.astate.edu, HANNIGAN, Robyn, Earth, Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences, University of Massachusetts - Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125, and CHRISTIAN, Alan D., Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, P.O. Box 599, State University, AR 72467
247-1575Impact of Anthropogenic Nitrogen Input on Long Island Sound Water Quality: ZHANG, Pengfei, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, The City College of New York, CUNY, Convent Avenue & 138th Street, New York, NY 10031, pzhang@sci.ccny.cuny.edu
247-1676Abiotic Dissolved Organic Matter-Mineral Interaction In the Karstic Floridan Aquifer: JIN, Jin and ZIMMERMAN, Andrew, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall P.O. Box 112120, Gainesville, FL 32611, jinj@ufl.edu
247-1777Utilizing Electrical Resistivity Imaging Techniques to Evaluate Karst Hazards in Agricultural Land Planning Decisions: DOGWILER, Toby, Southeastern Minnesota Water Resources Center / Department of Geoscience, Winona State University, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987-5838, tdogwiler@winona.edu and GERNES, Mark, Winona County Planning Department, Winona County Government Center, 177 Main St, Winona, MN 55987
247-1878Geospatial Analysis of Factors Related to Karst Development in Southwest Missouri: DODDS, John E., Geological Sciences, University of Missouri, GeoEngineers, 3050 S. Delaware, Springfield, MO 65804, jdodds@geoengineers.com and GOUZIE, Douglas, Department of Geology, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897
247-1979Ozone Studies in Houston: An NSF Undergraduate Student Research Project: FLORES, L.1, KROCHMAL, A.1, MCCORMICK, M.1, MORRIS, G.2, MORRIS, P.A.1, PERDUE, K.1, TACHRI, R.1, and WRIGHT, J.1, (1) Natural Science, University of Houston-Downtown, 1 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, juliemarian@pcpcdirect.com, (2) Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46383
247-2080Mn-Oxides and Sequestration of Heavy Metals In a Suburban Catchment Basin of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: ADAMS, James P., KIRST, Robert, and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, jadamsc@gmu.edu
247-2181Decomposition of Surface Applied and Buried Residue Biomass: EUSUFZAI, Moniruzzaman K., FUJII, Katsumi, and IIYAMA, Ippei, Environmental Sciences, Iwate University, 3-18-8 Ueda, Morioka, 020-8550, Japan, moniruzzamank@gmail.com
247-2282Nutrient and Metal Contents Recored In Griffy Lake, Bloomimngton, In: ELSWICK, Erika R., Geological Sciences, Indiana University, 1001 E. 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47405, eelswick@indiana.edu and GERKE, Tammie L., Department of Geology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0013
247-23Paper Withdrawn
247-2484Effects of Development on the Big Darby Creek Watershed: Stream Geochemisty: MAXWELL, Catherine A., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, maxwell.170@osu.edu, LYONS, W. Berry, School of Earth Sciences, Byrd Polar Research Center, The Ohio State University at Columbus, 108K Scott Hall, 1090 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, and WELCH, Kathy, Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University, 1090 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1002
247-2585Stable Carbon and Nitrogen Isotopes of Periphyton in a Highly Urbanized Stream: SALLS, Wilson B. and GILLIKIN, David P., Earth Science, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, wisalls@vassar.edu
247-2686Effects of Inorganic and Organic Arsenical Pesticides on Rice Growth and Development: A Comparative Greenhouse Study: QUAZI, Shahida1, SARKAR, Dibyendu2, and DATTA, Rupali1, (1) Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, University Of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-0663, squazi@utsa.edu, (2) Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
247-2787Surficial Geology of Parts of the Forsyth, Argenta, Long Creek, and Decatur 7.5 Minute Quadrangles, Macon County, IL: ROCHE, Erin, Geography-Geology Department, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790-4400, ekroche@ilstu.edu, MALONE, David, Geography-Geology, Illinois State Univ, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61761-4400, and STUMPF, Andrew, Quaternary Geology Section, Illinois State Geological Survey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
247-2888Effect of Cadmium on Antioxidant Enzymes in the Presence of Beneficial Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: An Incubation Study Using Brassica Juncea (Indian mustard): PUNAMIYA, Pravin1, DATTA, Rupali1, SARKAR, Dibyendu2, and DAS, Padmini1, (1) Environmetal Geochemistry Laboratory, University of Texas at San antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, pupadmini@gmail.com, (2) Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
247-2989Effect of Temperature on Solute Concentration in Soil Leachates from a Golf Course: CHAO, Shihchieh, DURST, Michael B., and JAVADI, Morteza, Biological and Physical Sciences, Columbus State Community College, 550 East Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215, mjavadi@cscc.edu
247-3090Analysis of the Extracellular Polymeric Substances of Mycobacterium Smegmatis: KHOO, Benedict and GULATI, Poonam, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, benz2002@sbcglobal.net
247-3191Molecular Analysis of Extrapolymeric Substances of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms: JIMÉNEZ LÓPEZ, Claudia, SIRISAENGTAKSIN, Natalie, and GULATI, Poonam, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, nataliesiri@gmail.com
247-3292Dynamic Modeling of Organophosphate Pesticide Load in Surface Water in the Northern San Joaquin Valley Watershed of California: LUO, Yuzhou, ZHANG, Xuyang, LIU, Xingmei, FICKLIN, Darren, and ZHANG, Minghua, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA 95616, mhzhang@ucdavis.edu
247-3393Maximizing Carbon Sequestration by Modeling Rock-CO2(g) Reaction with Basalts of Varying Composition from Nevada: STURMER, Daniel M.1, PRICE, Jonathan G.2, and TEMPEL, Regina N.1, (1) Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, M.S. 172, Reno, NV 89557, sturmerd@unr.nevada.edu, (2) Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, M.S. 178, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557
247-3494Using Benthic Foraminiferal Distributions to Model Changes In the Western Bay Marshes of the South Shore Estuary, Long Island: CIAPPETTA, Jonathan E., Environmental Studies, Adelphi University, Science 103, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, jonathanciappetta@adelphi.edu and CHRISTENSEN, Beth, Environmental Studies Program, Adelphi University, Science 103, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
247-3595Investigations of Impurities of the Ottawa Standard Sand: RAVEIA, Mary Adelina1, HENDRICKSON, Sarah B.1, FITZGERALD, John T.1, KREKELER, Mark P.S.2, and KEARNS, Lance E.3, (1) Department of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, mary.raveia@gmail.com, (2) Geology Program / Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, (3) Department of Geology & Environmental Science, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
247-3696Derivation of Soil Ecotoxicity Guidelines for Petroleum Hydrocarbons Using Target Lipid and Equilibrium Partitioning Models: REDMAN, Aaron1, MCGRATH, Joy1, PARKERTON, Thomas2, and DI TORO, Dominic3, (1) HydroQual, 1200 MacAurthur Blvd, Mahwah, NJ 04370, aredman@hydroqual.com, (2) ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Annandale, NJ 04370, (3) University of Delaware, Newark, DE 04370
247-3797High Resolution Characterization of Crude Oil Distribution in Porous Media Using Synchrotron X-Ray Microtomography: GHOSH, Jaydeep, Geology, University of Alabama, 201 7th Ave, Room 202 Bevill Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, jghosh1@bama.ua.edu and TICK, Geoffrey, Department of Geological Sciences, Univ of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
247-3898Levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) from Storm Water Retention Ponds in Southeastern Pennsylvania: ERNSTOFF, Alexi1, VELINSKY, David2, OVERBECK, Paul2, and OZE, Christopher1, (1) Department of Geology, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, alexiernstoff@gmail.com, (2) Patrick Center for Environmental Research, The Academy of Natural Science, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
247-3999Spatial Distribution of Lead in Soils near the New Jersey City University Campus: Jersey City, NJ and Their Potential Sources: ROSIELLO, Angela1, RAIA, Justin1, MONTGOMERY, William1, and FREILE, Deborah2, (1) Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, abrosiello@yahoo.com, (2) Department of Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
247-40100Speciation, Characterization, and Mobility of As, Se, and Hg in Flue Gas Desulphurization Residues: SCHECKEL, Kirk1, JEGADEESAN, Gautham2, TOLAYMAT, Thabet1, and AL-ABED, Souhail R.1, (1) Land Remediation and Pollution Control Division, US EPA, 5995 Center Hill Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224, Scheckel.Kirk@epa.gov, (2) Pegasus, University of Cincinnati, 5995 Center Hill Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224
247-41101Rates and Mechanisms of Radioncuclide Fixation by Organo-Polyphosphates: LEMONS, Casee R., Earth Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2 Weatherwood Lane, Maumelle, AR 72113, crlemons@ualr.edu, SPALDING, Brian P., Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, WATSON, David B., Environmental Sciences Department, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, PO Box 2008, MS6038, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6038, and BROOKS, Scott C., Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, MS 6038, Oak Ridge, TN 37831
247-42102Use of a Non-Toxic Magnetite-Rich Industrial Waste to Reductively Dechlorinate Perchloroethylene Contaminated Groundwater: BIANCHI, Antoine1, GIASSON, Philippe1, JAOUICH, Alfred1, and KARAM, Antoine2, (1) Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal, 201, avenue du Président-Kennedy. C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada, bianchi.antoine@courrier.uqam.ca, (2) Soils and Agrifood Engineering, Laval University, 2425 rue de l’Agriculture, Pavillon Paul-Comtois, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
247-43103Uptake of Metals by the Vegetation on Contaminated Sediment after Addition of Mycorrhizae: HEDHLI, Makram1, GIASSON, Philippe2, KARAM, Antoine3, and JAOUICH, Alfred2, (1) Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal, 201, avenue du Président-Kennedy. C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada, hedhli.makram@courrier.uqam.ca, (2) Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Quebec at Montreal, 201, avenue du Président-Kennedy. C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada, (3) Soils and Agrifood Engineering, Laval University, 2425 rue de l’Agriculture, Pavillon Paul-Comtois, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
247-44104Concentrations of Cu, Ba and as In Sediments and Their Association with the Presence of Mines In Northeast Chihuahua: GUTIERREZ, Melida, Geography, Geology and Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897, mgutierrez@missouristate.edu, MIAO, Xin, Geography, Geology, & Planning, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897, and BORREGO, Patricia, NAEVA Geophysics, Charlottesville, VA 22906
247-45105Mercury Methylation Influenced by Eutrophic Conditions in Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir, Idaho: GRAY, John E.1, THEODORAKOS, Peter M.1, and HINES, Mark E.2, (1) U.S. Geological Survey, P.O. Box 25046, MS 973, Denver, CO 80225, jgray@usgs.gov, (2) Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854
247-46106Natural Remediation of An Anthropogenic Sedimentation Event, Multi-Purpose Range Complex-Heavy (MPRC-H), Camp Shelby Training Site, Mississippi: FLOYD, Ian E.1, DYE, Tommy1, ORSI, Thomas H.2, and PATRICK, David M.2, (1) Geography and Geology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, nfloyd50@hotmail.com, (2) Geography and Geology, Hattiesburg, MS 39406
247-47Paper Withdrawn
247-48108Investigations of An Aggregate Resource for Constructed Wetland Use near the City of Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico: HUTNIK, Joseph J.1, KREKELER, Mark P.S.1, and KEARNS, Lance E.2, (1) Geology Program / Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, jhutnik@gmu.edu, (2) Department of Geology & Environmental Sciences, James Madison University, MSC 6903, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
247-49109Investigation of a Clay-Rich Aggregate for Use In Constructed Wetlands In the Eastern Yucatan: SAMSONOV, Mikhail, Geology Program / Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, msamsono@gmu.edu and KREKELER, Mark, Enivronmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 Univeristy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
247-50110Characteristics of Shallow Groundwater in An Enhanced Wetland Project along An Urban Stream in Greensboro, NC: MOORE, Angela M., Deparment of Geology, Guilford College, 5800 W. Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410, amoore@guilford.edu
247-51111Long-Term Drought Solutions in Georgia: Sewage into Wetland into Reservoir into Drinking Water: HARRIS, Randa R. and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, rharris@westga.edu
247-52112Investigations of Mixed Media for Use in Constructed Wetlands in the Eastern Yucatan: ROBERTS, Sabrina and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, srobertm@gmu.edu

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