Northeastern Section - 44th Annual Meeting (22–24 March 2009)

Session No. 53
Tuesday, 24 March 2009: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Environmental Geoscience/Hydrogeology/Limnology (Posters)

Authors will be present from 9 to 11 AM.

 

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A STUDY OF WATER MASS MIXING AT THE CONFLUENCE OF LOW ORDER STREAMS IN CENTRAL VERMONT
MILLER, Johnathon L., Department of Geology and Environmental Science, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663 and DUNN, Richard K., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Dr., Northfield, VT 05663, millerjo@student.norwich.edu, millerjo@student.norwich.edu
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ACCESSING THE IMPACT OF SURFACE MINING IN THE COLLINS FORK WATERSHED USING THE ROSGEN LEVEL-1 STREAM CLASSIFICATION, SOUTHEASTERN OHIO
KONKLER, Matthew J., Earth & Environmental Sciences, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435 and VAN HORN, Stephen R., Department of Geology, Muskingum College, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762, matt.konkler@gmail.com, matt.konkler@gmail.com
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ACID BUFFERING CAPACITIES OF ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY RIVERS: INFLUENCE OF BEDROCK GEOLOGY
BREGANI, Adria M.1, CADY, Carol A.2 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey R.1, (1)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, (2)Launders Science Library, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, ambreg05@stlawu.edu, ambreg05@stlawu.edu
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ADIRONDACK LAKE GEOCHEMISTRY REVISITED: WHAT CHANGES CAN WE OBSERVE AFTER 25 YEARS?
TRUMBOWER, Michael W.1, ADAMS, Ryan2, CADY, Carol A.3 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey R.1, (1)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13167, (2)Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, 151 Link Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, (3)Launders Science Library, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13167, mwtrum05@stlawu.edu, mwtrum05@stlawu.edu
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AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY AND DRINKING WATER QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NEW YORK
O'CONNOR, Michael E.1, CADY, Carol A.2 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeffrey R.1, (1)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13167, (2)Launders Science Library, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, meocon05@stlawu.edu, meocon05@stlawu.edu
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ASSESSING SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF NUTRIENT RUNOFF IN THE LITTLE CHAZY RIVER WATERSHED, NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, USING MONTHLY SYNOPTIC WATER-QUALITY SURVEYS OVER A ONE-YEAR PERIOD
SULLIVAN, Ethan D.1, SMITH, Derek1, HUBER, Brian M.1, KRAMER, Stephen2, FULLER, Robert D.1 and FRANZI, David A.1, (1)Center for Earth and Environmental Science, SUNY Plattsburgh, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, (2)William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, 1034 Route 191, Chazy, NY 12921, sullivanethan@gmail.com, sullivanethan@gmail.com
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A VERTICAL FLOW WETLAND PASSIVE TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR ABANDONED MINE DRAINAGE
REHRER, Justin R., Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 306 Earth and Planetary Sciences Building, 1412 Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996, SMITH, Joshua A., Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, VENN, Cynthia, Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 and HALLEN, Christopher P., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, jrehrer@utk.edu, jrehrer@utk.edu
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CALIBRATION OF GROUNDWATER MODELS USING GROUND PENETRATING RADAR
TASSINARI, Anna1, RICCIARDI, Karen1 and GONTZ, Allen2, (1)Department of Mathematics, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125, (2)Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Massachusetts - Boston Harbor Campus, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393, anna.krentowicz@gmail.com, anna.krentowicz@gmail.com
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CHARACTERIZATION OF SURFACE WATER IN A FEN IN MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE CO., PA
SNYDER, Carissa D.1, FORDHAM, Maile S.1, VENN, Cynthia2 and HALLEN, Christopher P.3, (1)Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (2)Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (3)Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, cds41797@huskies.bloomu.edu, cds41797@huskies.bloomu.edu
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COMPARISON OF ABANDONED MINE DRAINAGE AT BIG MINE RUN (SCHUYLKILL CO) AND STIRLING DISCHARGE IN NORTHAMPTON CO., PENNSYLVANIA
HOFFMAN, Drew B., Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, HUNSBERGER, Deborah L., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, VENN, Cynthia, Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 and HALLEN, Christopher P., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, dbhoffma@bloomu.edu, dbhoffma@bloomu.edu
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GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF POLLUTED (?) TRIBUTARY WATER DRAINING INTO BLACK LAKE, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NEW YORK
ZEE, Margaret E., Department of Geology, State University of New York at Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676 and KELSON, Christopher R., Department of Geology, State University of New York at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676, zee32@potsdam.edu, zee32@potsdam.edu
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GEOCHEMICAL EFFECTS OF PASSIVE LIMESTONE TREATMENT ON ONIEDA #1 ACIDIFIED MINE DISCHARGE NEAR HAZLETON (LUZERNE CO.), PENNSYLVANIA
PAOUNCIC, Valyn M.1, FREED, Mark T.1, VENN, Cynthia2 and HALLEN, Christopher P.3, (1)Geography and Geosciences, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (2)Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (3)Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg University of PA, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, vmp25931@huskies.bloomu.edu, vmp25931@huskies.bloomu.edu
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GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS OF STREAM SEDIMENTS IN BOW CREEK FEN IN MOUNTAIN TOP (LUZERNE CO.), PA
POHLE, Kristin, Geography and Geosciences, Bloomsburg University, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, MCLAURIN, Brett, Department of Geography and Geosciences, Bloomsburg University, 400 East 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 and VENN, Cynthia, Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, kcpohle@bloomu.edu, kcpohle@bloomu.edu
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MAGNESIUM TO CALCIUM CONCENTRATION RATIO DISHARMONY OF THE SAUGUS RIVER, BOSTON, MA
COEFER, Josh and HON, Rudolph, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, josh.coefer@gmail.com, josh.coefer@gmail.com
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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF DUST FROM THREE LOCATIONS
LOZZI, Vanessa, Geological Sciences, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St, MH 331, Salem, MA 01970 and SABLOCK, Jeanette M., Geological Sciences, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, Vanessa.lozzi@yahoo.com, Vanessa.lozzi@yahoo.com
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SOILS AT BRIDGES AND ROADWAYS AS POSSIBLE SOURCES OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) TO LAKE ANNA WATERS AND SEDIMENTS
KAMPTNER, Erika1, WHIPKEY, Charles1 and SHARPLESS, Charles2, (1)Department of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, (2)Department of Chemistry, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, ekamp6kk@umw.edu, ekamp6kk@umw.edu
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SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF LEAD CONCENTRATION IN THE SOILS OF PARKS IN JERSEY CITY, NJ
ROSIELLO, Angela and FREILE, Deborah, Department of Geoscience and Geography, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305, abrosiello@yahoo.com, abrosiello@yahoo.com
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SURVEY OF MINE-RELATED SUBSIDENCE IN THE BYESVILLE, OHIO AREA: POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS OF USING UNDERGROUND MINE-FED AQUIFERS
CARSON, Anthony J., MADISON, J. Scott, BUTCHER, Caleb E. and VAN HORN, Stephen R., Department of Geology, Muskingum College, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, OH 43762, acarson@muskingum.edu, acarson@muskingum.edu
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VOLCANIC DEBRIS FLOWS IN A TALCOTT-SHUTTLE MEADOW TRANSITION LAKE SEQUENCE, CT
CORON, Cynthia R., Earth Sciences, Southern Connecticut State Univ, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515, coron@southernct.edu, coron@southernct.edu
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WATER QUALITY MONITORING IN THE HEADWATERS OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, OTSEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK, MAY TO OCTOBER, 2008
REED, Molly E., Earth Sciences, State University of New York, College at Oneonta, 206 Blodgett Hall, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820, CASTENDYK, Devin, Earth Sciences Department, State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820 and ALBRIGHT, Matthew, Biological Field Station, State University of New York, College at Oneonta, Biological Field Station, 5830 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326-9802, reedme61@oneonta.edu, reedme61@oneonta.edu