Northeastern Section (45th Annual) and Southeastern Section (59th Annual) Joint Meeting (13-16 March 2010)

Session No. 79
Tuesday, 16 March 2010: 1:30 PM-5:35 PM
International ABCDF (Sheraton Baltimore City Center)

Environmental Geoscience and Health (Posters)

Authors will be present from 2:30 to 4:30 PM.

 

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SOLAR PANEL ECONOMICS IN THE FORESTED HILLS OF VIRGINIA
MOSE, Douglas1, SIAWAY, George1 and METCALF, James2, (1)College of Science, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, (2)College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, dje42@aol.com, dje42@aol.com
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INSTALLATION OF SOLAR- AND HYDRO-POWER SYSTEMS IN THE PIEDMONT OF VIRGINIA
MOSE, Douglas1, SIAWAY, George1 and METCALF, James2, (1)College of Science, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, (2)College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, dje42@aol.com, dje42@aol.com
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SEQUESTRATION SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF THE SILURIAN TUSCARORA-CLINCH SANDSTONE, CENTRAL APPALACHIAN BASIN, USA
BOOKER, Peter1, GRIMM, Ryan P.2, BLUE, Tina2 and ERIKSSON, Kenneth A.2, (1)Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derrring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, (2)Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, pbooker@vt.edu, pbooker@vt.edu
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CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL OF ALTERED PROTEROZOIC BASEMENT ROCKS, NORTHERN APPALACHIAN BASIN, NEW YORK STATE
MEISNER, Kristen and SELLECK, Bruce, Department of Geology, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346, kmeisner@students.colgate.edu, kmeisner@students.colgate.edu
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METALS FROM LEGACY SEDIMENTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON MACROINVERTEBRATES IN YELLOW BREECHES CREEK WATERSHED, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
WATSON, Maunette, Department of Environmental Studies, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013, NIEMITZ, Jeffrey W., Dept. of Earth Sciences, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013 and HAYNES, Courtney E., Redstart Forestry, 211 Joe Lord Rd, Corinth, VT 05039, watsonm@dickinson.edu, watsonm@dickinson.edu
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THE INFLUENCE OF MILL DAM PONDS ON THE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OF SMALL STREAMS
LEDFORD, Sarah H., Earth Science and Geography, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Box 2854, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 and GILLIKIN, David P., Earth Science and Geography, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, saledford@vassar.edu, saledford@vassar.edu
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THE AFFECTS OF ROAD SALT ON TWO SMALL NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES
ROOP, Daniel Oliver, Geology, Bates College, Box 689, 56 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, droop@bates.edu, droop@bates.edu
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STREAM TEMPERATURE DYNAMICS AND INFLUENCES IN URBAN HEADWATER STREAMS, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
ARROWOOD, Summer, Department of Chemistry, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613 and DRIPPS, Weston R., Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, summer.arrowood@furman.edu, summer.arrowood@furman.edu
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SEASONAL AND LONG-TERM TRENDS IN WATER QUALITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR P CYCLING, IRONDEQUOIT BAY, NEW YORK
SMITH, Mikki C.1, KULCZYCKI, Ezra1 and NOLL, Mark R.2, (1)Department of the Earth Sciences, The College at Brockport State University of New York, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, (2)Department of the Earth Sciences, The College at Brockport, State University of New York, 350 New Campus Dr, Brockport, NY 14420, msmit3@brockport.edu, msmit3@brockport.edu
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THE BIOGEOCHEMICAL DYNAMICS OF GROUNDWATER – SURFACE WATER MIXING IN URBAN HEADWATER STREAMS, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
BATTS, Virginia1, HEDDEN, Tori1, ANDERSEN, C. Brannon2, DRIPPS, Weston R.2 and LEWIS, Gregory P.3, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (3)Department of Biology, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, tori.hedden@furman.edu, tori.hedden@furman.edu
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HISTORY OF SEDIMENTATION IN A CATAWBA RIVER RESERVOIR: BROWN'S COVE, LAKE WYLIE, NC
DIEMER, John, Department of Geography & Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223, ALLAN, Craig, Department of Geography & Earth Sciences, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, VINSON, David S., Division of Earth & Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, ECKARDT, Ian, Baker Engineering, 1447 South Tryon St, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28203 and KROENING, David, Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program, 700 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, jadiemer@uncc.edu, jadiemer@uncc.edu
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PRECIPITATION, NUTRIENT LOADING AND WATER QUALITY TRENDS IN THE FINGER LAKES OF NEW YORK
HOERING, Katherine A., Department of Geoscience, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456 and HALFMAN, John D., Department of Geoscience, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456, katherine.hoering@hws.edu, katherine.hoering@hws.edu
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A GEOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE FOREST RIVER ESTUARY AND ITS CONTAMINATION AS A RESULT OF THE CHADWICK MILLS
VAILLANCOURT, Timothy S., Advanced Math and Science Academy, Marlborough, MA 01752 and ALLEN, Douglas, Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970, tsvaillancourt@gmail.com, tsvaillancourt@gmail.com
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THE BIOGEOCHEMICAL IMPACT OF EFFLUENT FROM A POULTRY PROCESSING FACILITY ON A SMALL HEADWATER STREAM, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
WICKARD, Alyssa1, LONG, Molly1, DRIPPS, Weston R.2, ANDERSEN, C. Brannon2 and LEWIS, Gregory P.3, (1)Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, (3)Department of Biology, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, alyssa.wickard@furman.edu, alyssa.wickard@furman.edu
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ANALYSIS OF A HEADWATERS STREAM SYSTEM IN THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS, CULLOWHEE, NC. PART A: SETTING AND STREAM GEOMORPHOLOGY
ALLEN, Andrew1, TURY, Rachael1, BUCHANAN, Jesse1, MCKIBBEN, Jenny1, REMINGTON, Kurt1, SILLS, Cory1, LORD, Mark1, YURKOVICH, Steve1 and CAMPBELL, Ted2, (1)Geosciences & Natural Resources, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723, (2)Division of Water Quality, North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, Swannanoa, NC 28778, awallen1@catamount.wcu.edu, awallen1@catamount.wcu.edu
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FINGERPRINTING AND IDENTIFYING EXTENT OF A HYDROCARBON CONTAMINANT SPILL IN A TIDAL CREEK USING REMOTE SENSING AND GEOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES
GRAY, Kyle, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, VULAVA, Vijay M., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 and SMAILBEGOVIC, Amer, Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Split, Split, Croatia, ktgray@edisto.cofc.edu, ktgray@edisto.cofc.edu
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WILL GAS PRODUCTION FROM THE MARCELLUS SHALE IMPACT WATER QUALITY IN THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER? A SNAPSHOT OF WATER QUALITY IN THE SUSQUEHANNA IN SUMMER 2009
EYERLY, Michael H.1, VENN, Cynthia2, HALLEN, Christopher P.1 and RIER, Steven3, (1)Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (2)Geography and Geosciences, Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (3)Biology and Allied Health Sciences, Bloomsburg University, 400 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, mhe61120@huskies.bloomu.edu, mhe61120@huskies.bloomu.edu
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SHOULD WE TREAT THE MINE DRAINAGE OR TREAT THE CREEK? CHARACTERIZATION OF ONEIDA #3 ACID MINE DRAINAGE AND ITS EFFECTS ON LITTLE TOMHICKEN CREEK, HAZLETON (LUCERNE COUNTY), PA
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 Pennsylvania, 400 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, vmp25931@huskies.bloomu.edu, vmp25931@huskies.bloomu.edu
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A NATURAL SOLUTION TO AN UNNATURAL PROBLEM? UNDERSTANDING REMEDIATION OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE IN LITTLE PEAK CREEK, ORE KNOB, NORTH CAROLINA
UMARVADIA, Arati A., PRINCE, Philip S. and JOHNSON, Neil E., Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, aratiums@vt.edu, aratiums@vt.edu
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MINERALOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION OF PYRITE-RICH MINE WASTE FROM A KYANITE MINE IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
SCHELLENBACH, William Louis, Department of Geology, Miami University, 114 Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056 and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, schellwl@muohio.edu, schellwl@muohio.edu
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ANALYSIS OF LONG TERM EFFECTS OF MINING ON FLUVIAL SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER SYSTEM AND THE FATE OF OLD TAILINGS OF THE KELLY GOLD MINE, VIRGINIA
BALIWAG, Filla, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, WILSON, Leslie, Chemistry and Physics, Western Carolina University, 231 Natural Science Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 and ODHIAMBO, Ben, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, Jepson Science Center, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, fbaliwag@mail.umw.edu, fbaliwag@mail.umw.edu
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ALUMINUM AND pH AT THE ONEIDA#1 MINE DISCHARGE NEAR HAZLETON (LUZERNE COUNTY), PA: HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE PASSIVE LIMESTONE TREATMENT SYSTEM?
FREED, Mark T.1, PAOUNCIC, Valyn M.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 Pennsylvania, 400 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, mtf40780@huskies.bloomu.edu, mtf40780@huskies.bloomu.edu
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METAL CONTAMINATION OF SEDIMENTS IN THE NORTH RIVER ESTUARY, SALEM, MA
ALLEN, Douglas, Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 and LEBEL, Jennifer, Geological Sciences, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970, douglas.allen@salemstate.edu, douglas.allen@salemstate.edu
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HISTORIC TRACE METAL ACCUMULATION IN SLUICE POND, MA: LINKAGES BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
CRESCENZI, Emily1, INCATASCIATO, Joseph M.2, MORAN, Bradley S.3 and KELLY, Rodger P.3, (1)Department of Geological Sciences, Salem State College, 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, (2)Department of Geological Sciences, Salem State University, 352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, (3)Oceanography, University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, 215 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882, igotthescissors@gmail.com, igotthescissors@gmail.com
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INORGANIC ARSENIC IN THE METAVOLCANIC BEDROCK OF WEST GEORGIA
AYASH, K. Hope and HOLLABAUGH, Curtis L., Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, kayash1@my.westga.edu, kayash1@my.westga.edu
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STREAM WATER CHEMISTRY DURING STORM EVENTS IN THE PIEDMONT REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
LONG, Molly M.1, DRIPPS, Weston R.2 and ANDERSEN, C. Brannon2, (1)Department of Geology, University of Kansas, Department of Geology, Lindley Hall, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd. Room 120, Lawrence, KS 66045, (2)Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, Molly.M.Long@ku.edu, Molly.M.Long@ku.edu
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HONEOYE LAKE, NEW YORK: THE ANOMALOUS FINGER LAKE
ROCCHIO, Andrea M., Department of Geoscience, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14566 and HALFMAN, John D., Department of Geoscience, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456, andrea.rocchio@hws.edu, andrea.rocchio@hws.edu
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TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (TEM) INVESTIGATION OF INDUSTRIAL MINERALOGY OF ANODIC BATTERY WASTE
BARRETT, Heather Ann, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, 501 East High St, Oxford, OH 45056 and KREKELER, Mark P.S., Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH 45011, barretha@muohio.edu, barretha@muohio.edu
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BINDING OF NAPROXEN AND IBUPROFEN IN ORGANIC- AND CLAY-RICH SOILS
MURPHEY, Virginia L., Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, VULAVA, Vijay M., Geology and Environmental Geosciences, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 and CORY, Wendy, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424, vlmurphe@edisto.cofc.edu, vlmurphe@edisto.cofc.edu
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APPLICATION OF LEAD - 210 TO ANALYZE SEDIMENT FLUXES AND SOIL EROSION IN THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER BASIN
MAGRUDER, Matthew, Environmental Science, University of Mary Washington, 1323 UMW, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 and ODHIAMBO, Ben, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Mary Washington, Jepson Science Center, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, mmagrude@mail.umw.edu, mmagrude@mail.umw.edu
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IRON REDOX IN FIBERS AND FRAGMENTS OF AMPHIBOLES FROM THE FORMER VERMICULITE MINE NEAR LIBBY, MONTANA
DYAR, M. Darby1, GUNTER, Mickey E.2, LANZIROTTI, Antonio3 and TUCKER, Jonathan1, (1)Dept. of Astronomy, Mount Holyoke College, 217 Kendade Hall, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075, (2)Geological Sciences, University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter MS 443022, Moscow, ID 83844, (3)National Synchrotron Light Source, Brookhaven National Laboratory, The University of Chicago - CARS, Upton, NY 11973, mdyar@mtholyoke.edu, mdyar@mtholyoke.edu
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A RECENT POLLUTION HISTORY OF THE MYGDONIA BASIN IN GREECE
TESSIN, Allyson C., Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh-200 SRCC Building, 4107 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 and ROSENMEIER, Michael F., Department of Geology and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, 200 SRCC, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, act23@pitt.edu, act23@pitt.edu
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MULTI-DIMENSIONAL APPLICATIONS OF cGPS DATA IN THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA: CONSTRAINTS FOR PAST AND FUTURE MODERATE ICE SHEET COLLAPSE FROM GPS REBOUND, MULTIBEAM BATHYMETRY AND MANTLE VISCOSITIES
FRIED, Mason, Geoscience Department, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323, DOMACK, Eugene W., Department of Geosciences, Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323 and KING, Matt, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, mason.j.fried@gmail.com, mason.j.fried@gmail.com
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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF A PASSIVE-TREATMENT FACILITY TO THE RECOVERY OF AN AMD-IMPAIRED TRIBUTARY WITHIN THE BEACH CREEK WATERSHED, CLINTON COUNTY, PA
KHALEQUZZAMAN, Md., WAY, John H., MARION, Shane, RUANE, Brian and SIMCO, Sandy, Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745, mkhalequ@lhup.edu, mkhalequ@lhup.edu
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ELEVATED ARSENIC IN DOMESTIC WELLS FROM THE TACONIC ALLOCHTHONS IN SOUTHERN VERMONT
CLARK, Arthur L.1, SMITH, Taylor T.1, KIM, Jon2, RYAN, Peter C.1 and MANGO, Helen3, (1)Geology Department, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753, (2)Vermont Geological Survey, Waterbury, VT 05671, (3)Natural Sciences, Castleton State College, 233 South Street, Castleton, VT 05735, alclark@middlebury.edu, alclark@middlebury.edu