2005 Salt Lake City Annual Meeting (October 16–19, 2005)

Session No. 156
Tuesday, 18 October 2005: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Environmental Geoscience (Posters)

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TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL RAINFALL VARIABILITY ANALYSIS OF THE PEÑA BLANCA, URANIUM DISTRICT, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO
GUTIÉRREZ-JURADO, Hugo A., Earth and Environmental Science, New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801, GOODELL, Philip C., Geological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, GUAN, Huade, Earth and Environmental Science, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM 87801 and VIVONI, Enrique R., Department of Earth and Environmental Science, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 801 Leroy Place, MSEC 244, Socorro, NM 87801, hugo@nmt.edu, hugo@nmt.edu
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INVESTIGATION OF SOILS IN A CREATED WETLAND NEAR HAYMARKET, VIRGINIA
CABALLERO, Rocío Paola1, SHANKLE, Crystal Eloise Nicole1, KREKELER, Mark2 and AHN, Changwoo1, (1)Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, (2)Enivronmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 Univeristy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, rcaballe@gmu.edu, rcaballe@gmu.edu
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SOIL POLLUTION AND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN EL PASO, TEXAS
CAMPOS, Shiela1, RODRIGUEZ, Erica1, GUERRERO, Irene1, TALAMANTES, Adryel1, CASAREZ, Elizabeth2 and DEVANEY, Kathleen1, (1)Math-Science, El Paso Community College, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998, (2)Texas Agricultural Reserach and Extension Center, Texas A & M, 1380 A & M Circle, El Paso, TX 79928, kdevaney@epcc.edu, kdevaney@epcc.edu
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INVESTIGATION OF A SYNTHETIC SOIL FOR CREATED WETLAND ENHANCEMENT
TSELEPIS, Cynthia M. and KREKELER, Mark, Enivronmental Science and Policy, George Mason University, 4400 Univeristy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, ctselepis@hotmail.com, ctselepis@hotmail.com
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IMPACT OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE ON A STREAM SYSTEM IN WESTERN INDIANA
GIBSON, Jodie L.1, BRAKE, Sandra S.1, WOLF, Stephen F.2 and FRIZZELL, Joshua D.1, (1)Dept. of Geography, Geology, and Anthropology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (2)Dept. of Chemistry, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, fijicat34@yahoo.com, fijicat34@yahoo.com
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EFFECTS OF CRUSHED LIMESTONE APPLICATION ON PLANT UPTAKE OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN AN ACIDIC SEEP
MCLEAN, Mary Ann L.1, FRIZZELL, Joshua D.2, COATES, Rebecca3, WRIGHT, Yolanda3, WOLF, Stephen F.3 and BRAKE, Sandra S.2, (1)Dept. of Life Sciences, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (2)Dept. of Geography, Geology, and Anthropology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (3)Dept. of Chemistry, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, lsmclean@isugw.indstate.edu, lsmclean@isugw.indstate.edu
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CONTAMINANT STORAGE IN STREAM SEDIMENTS IN A STREAM IMPACTED BY ACID MINE DRAINAGE
BIRD, Jeffery R.1, BRAKE, Sandra S.1, WOLF, Stephen F.2 and UNGER, Derick L.1, (1)Dept. of Geography, Geology, and Anthropology, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, (2)Dept. of Chemistry, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809, jrb1rdthi@aol.com, jrb1rdthi@aol.com
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WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF THE FINGER LAKES, NEW YORK
BUSH, Kathleen F., Dept. of Biology / Environmental Studies Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456 and HALFMAN, John D., Dept of Geoscience / Environmental Studies Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456, Kathleen.Bush@hws.edu, Kathleen.Bush@hws.edu
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WHEN BACTERIA ATTACKS: KEUKA OUTLET, NEW YORK
WEST, Ian D., Environmental Studies Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456 and HALFMAN, John D., Dept of Geoscience / Environmental Studies Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456, ian.west@hws.edu, ian.west@hws.edu
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MEDICAL GEOLOGY IN THE NAVAJO NATION: ASSESSING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF BURNING COAL
FURST, Jill1, GARCIA, Linda2, LERCH, Harry3, KOLKER, Allan3, STEPHENS, George1 and BUNNELL, Joseph E.3, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington DC, DC 20052, (2)Dine College, Shiprock, NM 87420, (3)U.S. Geol Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, jmfurst@gwu.edu, jmfurst@gwu.edu
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USING CONSTRUCTED WETLAND TREATMENT SYSTEMS TO DETERMINE REMOVAL RATES OF TARGETED CONSTITUENTS AND TOXICITY OF FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION WASTEWATER, SEDIMENTS, AND PARTICULATES
IANNACONE, Meg M., Dept. of Geological Sciences, Clemson University, 340 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0919, EGGERT, Derek A., Dept. of Forestry and Natural Resources, Clemson University, 261 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0317, RODGERS Jr, John H., School of Agricultural, Forest and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University, 261 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0317 and CASTLE, James W., Dept. of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, 340 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0919, miannac@clemson.edu, miannac@clemson.edu
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF EPA'S LANDFILL METHANE OUTREACH PROGRAM IN REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND RESOURCE RECOVERY IN THE UNITED STATES
GHOSH, Suman, Corrigan Consulting, Inc, 12000 Aerospace Avenue, Suite 450, Houston, TX 77034 and HASAN, Syed E., Geosciences, Univ of Missouri-Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499, ghoshsu@umkc.edu, ghoshsu@umkc.edu
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ASSESSING IMPACTS OF ANTHROPOGENIC CONTAMINANTS ON MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIC MATTER COMPOSITION IN TWO WEST COAST ESTUARIES USING ORGANIC GEOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES
NILSEN, Elena B.1, ROSENBAUER, Robert J.1, KUIVILA, Kathryn M.2, SMALLING, Kelly2 and HOSTETTLER, Frances3, (1)Coastal and Marine Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Rd, Mail Stop 999, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (2)Water Resources, U.S. Geological Survey, Sacramento, CA 95819, (3)U.S. Geol Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, enilsen@usgs.gov, enilsen@usgs.gov
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A GROUND STABILITY RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE #4 GOLD MINING SHAFT OF THE DRIEFONTEIN DIVISION OF GOLD FIELDS, LTD., CARLETONVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA
WINER, Emily R., Geology, Miami University of Ohio, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056 and KOCHEL, R. Craig, Geology, Bucknell Univ, Lewisburg, PA 17837, winerer@muohio.edu, winerer@muohio.edu
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VARIATIONS OF NUTRIENTS, TURBIDITY, AND FECAL COLIFORM BACTERIA FROM 2001 TO 2005 IN THE LITTLE TALLAPOOSA WATERSHED CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA
HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., HARRIS, Randa R. and LOVELESS, Wesley T., Geosciences, Univ of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, chollaba@westga.edu, chollaba@westga.edu
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DEVELOPMENT OF A GROUND-WATER QUALITY DATABASE FOR HISTORIC OCCURRENCES OF CONTAMINANTS IN DELAWARE SHALLOW DOMESTIC WELLS
PELLERITO, Vincent1, NEIMEISTER, Mark P.1 and ANDRES, A. Scott2, (1)Delaware Geological Survey, Univ of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, (2)Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, vpelleri@udel.edu, vpelleri@udel.edu
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PHOSPHORUS MASS BALANCE OF AN URBAN EUTROPHIED DRINKING WATER RESERVOIR: EAGLE CREEK RESERVOIR, INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA
RAFTIS, Robyn1, PASCUAL, D. Lani2, FILIPPELLI, Gabe3, TEDESCO, Lenore1 and GRAY, Mark4, (1)Department of Geology, Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. Indianapolis, 723 W. Michigan St., SL 118, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5132, (2)Center for Earth and Environmental Science, Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. Indianapolis, 723 W. Michigan St., SL 118, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5132, (3)Department of Geology, Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. Indianapolis, 723 W. Michigan St., SL 118, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (4)Water Quality Division, Veolia Water Indianapolis, LLC, 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202, rratkins@iupui.edu, rratkins@iupui.edu
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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF A “MOLECULAR BEACON” BIOSENSOR FOR THE DETECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MERCURY CONTAMINATION
EDENBORN, Harry M., Geosciences Division, National Energy Technology Lab; U.S. Department of Energy, P.O. Box 10940, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, edenborn@netl.doe.gov, edenborn@netl.doe.gov
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INFLUENCE OF LAND USE CHANGE ON RESERVOIR SEDIMENTATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
PATTON, Jason A., Environmental Dynamics Program, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701 and BOSS, Stephen K., Department of Geosciences, Univ of Arkansas, 113 Ozark Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701, japatto@uark.edu, japatto@uark.edu
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MODELING GROUNDWATER CONTAMINANT FLOW PATHS IN DELAWARE
NEIMEISTER, Mark P.1, PELLERITO, Vincent2 and ANDRES, A. Scott1, (1)Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, (2)Delaware Geological Survey, Univ of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, marknei@udel.edu, marknei@udel.edu
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PREDICTIONS OF THE GROWTH AND STEADY-STATE FORM OF THE MOUNT ST. HELENS CRATER GLACIER USING A 2-D GLACIER MODEL
MCCANDLESS, Melanie, Geology, Tufts University, 46 Hemlock Hill Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741, PLUMMER, Mitchell, Geoscience, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Lab, 2525 Fremont St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 and CLARK, Douglas, Geology, Western Washington Univ, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225, melanie.mccandless@tufts.edu, melanie.mccandless@tufts.edu
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TWO-DIMENSIONAL MODELING OF THE FATE AND TRANSPORT OF EXPLOSIVE CHEMICALS NEAR SOIL-ATMOSPHERIC INTERFACES SUBJECTED TO ADVECTION PROCESSES
PADILLA, Ingrid Y. and PEREZ RUIZ, Diego, Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 9041, Mayaguez, PR 00681, padillai@uprm.edu, padillai@uprm.edu
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PRUNED LAZY LEARNING MODEL FOR THE TIME SERIES PREDICTION: APPLICATION TO PREDICTION OF THE GREAT SALT LAKE
KWON, Hyun-Han1, MOON, Young-Il2 and LALL, Upmanu1, (1)Earth & Environmental Eng, Columbia University, 918 mudd, 500 w 120th st, new york, NY 10027, (2)Civil Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 130-743, South Korea, hk2273@columbia.edu, hk2273@columbia.edu
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RADON RISK MAPS: THE PORTUGUESE EXPERIENCE
PEREIRA, Alcides J.S.C. and NEVES, Luis J.P.F., Department of Earth Sciences, University of Coimbra, Largo Marquês de Pombal, Coimbra, 3000-272, Portugal, luisneves@dct.uc.pt, luisneves@dct.uc.pt
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CHEMICAL VARIATION IN A- AND C-HORIZON SOIL ALONG TWO NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENTAL TRANSECTS
CANNON, William F.1, WOODRUFF, Laurel G.2, GARRETT, Robert G.3, KILBURN, James4, SMITH, David B.4 and HORTON, John D.5, (1)U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 20192, (2)U.S. Geological Survey, Mounds View, MN 55112, (3)Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, ON K1A 0E8, Canada, (4)U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO 80225, (5)U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 21092, wcannon@usgs.gov, wcannon@usgs.gov
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GEOCHEMICAL STUDY OF MARINE SEDIMENT CORES FROM MAJOR PORTS IN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA
SKORDAKI, Effrosyni-Maria1, PAPATHEODOROU Jr, George1, FERENTINOS, G.1, LAMPRAKIS, N.1 and KOSTAKIS, K.2, (1)Department of Geology, University of Patras, 26500 Patras, Greece, Patras, 26500, (2)Department of Civil Engineering, Technological Education Institute of Piraeus, 12244 Egaleo, Greece, skordaki@geol.queensu.ca, skordaki@geol.queensu.ca