Northeastern Section - 49th Annual Meeting (23–25 March)

Session No. 54
Monday, 24 March 2014: 1:30 PM-5:35 PM
Freedom Hall A (Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square)

Environmental Geoscience (Posters)

Authors will be present from 2 to 4 PM.

 

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EXAMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR PLANTS GROWING IN SITU LEAD/ZINC MINE TAILINGS FOR PHYTOREMEDIATION IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
KISSEL, Jennifer, Geography, Geology and Planning, Missouri State University, 701 E Elm Street APT 303A, Springfield, MO 15806-2429, jdkissel@gmail.com, jdkissel@gmail.com
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A STUDY OF PHILADELPHIA’S URBAN HEAT ISLAND INCLUDING TEMPERATURE MAPPING AND 3-MONTH SEASONAL ANALYSIS
PEAVEY, Eric J., Department of Earth Sciences, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515, peaveye1@owls.southernct.edu, peaveye1@owls.southernct.edu
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INVESTIGATION AND IMPLICATIONS OF ROAD SALT RUN OFF INTO LAKE WILLIAMS, MARLBOROUGH MA
BANATOSKI, James, BIBIU, Elijah, O'HARA, Mollie, VAILLANCOURT, Timothy S. and ANTONUCCIO, Kelly, Advanced Math and Science Academy, Marlborough, MA 01752, jamesbanatoski@gmail.com, jamesbanatoski@gmail.com
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GEOLOGY AND ABIOTIC FACTORS: THEIR EFFECT ON AN AQUATIC INSECT FAUNA ON THE SHAWANGUNK RIDGE
KAHN, Beryl, Division of Paleontology (Invertebrates), American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street at Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 and FELDMAN, Howard R., Biology Department, Touro College, 227 W. 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, bkahn@gm.slc.edu, bkahn@gm.slc.edu
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STREAM WATER-QUALITY MONITORING ON THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE LAKE ERIE DRAINAGE BASIN, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
JENKINS, Heather M.1, SAUKA, Kathryn2, FOYLE, Anthony M.3 and JUSTIK, Michael W.3, (1)Geoscience Program, School of Science, Penn State Erie - The Behrend College, 4205 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563, (2)Chemistry Program, School of Science, Penn State Erie - The Behrend College, 4205 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563, (3)School of Science, Penn State Erie - The Behrend College, 4205 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563, hmj5039@psu.edu, hmj5039@psu.edu
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SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN THE MID-SECTION OF THE WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
KHALEQUZZAMAN, Md.1, PIERSON, Jacob2, PENROSE, James3, GRIFFITH, Philip T.3 and MANN, Brandin R.2, (1)Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 114 East Campus Science Center, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock haven, PA 17745, (2)Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 301 West Church Street, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745, (3)Department of Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University, 301 West Church Street, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745, mkhalequ@lhup.edu, mkhalequ@lhup.edu
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GEOCHEMICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION OF FOSTER JOSEPH SAYERS RESERVOIR, CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KHALEQUZZAMAN, Md.1, LACHHAB, Ahmed2, PIERSON, Jacob3, PENROSE, James4, GRIFFITH, Philip T.4 and MANN, Brandin R.3, (1)Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 114 East Campus Science Center, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock haven, PA 17745, (2)Earth & Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, (3)Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 301 West Church Street, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745, (4)Department of Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University, 301 West Church Street, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745, mkhalequ@lhup.edu, mkhalequ@lhup.edu
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SOIL CONTAMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH ILLEGAL BURN PILES IN WEST HAVEN, VERMONT
MANGO, Helen, Dept. Natural Sciences, Castleton State College, 233 South Street, Castleton, VT 05735, helen.mango@castleton.edu, helen.mango@castleton.edu
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CHARACTERIZATION OF ASBESTOS AND NON-ASBESTOS INSULATING MATERIALS
KRUPNIK, Benjamin1, DICKSON, Loretta1 and OVERTON, Barrie2, (1)Department of Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 301 W. Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, (2)Department of Biological Sciences, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 301 W. Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, bkrupnik@lhup.edu, bkrupnik@lhup.edu
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WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS OF THE BAGMATI RIVER, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
COLLIER, Nicole R. and NEWTON, Robert M., Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, ncollier@smith.edu, ncollier@smith.edu
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DISTRIBUTION OF LEAD AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN SOIL CORES FROM FAIRMOUNT PARK, PHILADELPHIA, PA
ESHLER, Kristyn C.1, PETERSON, Stephen1, TERRY Jr., Dennis O.2 and GRANDSTAFF, David E.2, (1)Earth and Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (2)Department of Earth & Environmental Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, tuc67689@temple.edu, tuc67689@temple.edu
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USE OF COAL COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS AND SHALE DRILL CUTTINGS AS SUPPLEMENTS FOR GREEN ROOF GROWTH SUBSTRATES
EDENBORN, H.M., Geological & Environmental Systems Directorate, Research & Innovation Center, National Energy Technology Lab; U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, JAIN, Jinesh, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 and THOMAS, Christine, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, National Energy Technology Lab, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, P.O. Box 10940, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, edenborn@netl.doe.gov, edenborn@netl.doe.gov
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ACCUMULATION OF MERCURY IN FISH FROM THE GRAND RIVER, NEAR GALLATIN MISSOURI
MORGAN, Jessica M.1, JONES, Taylor K.2, MERRITT, Robert B.1, ANDERSON, Marc R.2 and NEWTON, Robert M.2, (1)Department of Biological Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, (2)Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, jmorgan@smith.edu, jmorgan@smith.edu
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CHARACTERIZING BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES IN BEAVER PONDS FROM THE AVERY BROOK WATERSHED, WHATELY, MASSACHUSETTS
SUCHOWER, Sarah K.1, AULUM-PEDERSEN, Alexandra1, LEKAKH, Veida1, JACOBSON, Clare E.2, MERRITT, Robert B.2 and NEWTON, Robert M.1, (1)Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, (2)Department of Biological Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, ssuchower@smith.edu, ssuchower@smith.edu
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MERCURY ACCUMULATION IN BEAVER POND SEDIMENTS WITHIN THE AVERY BROOK WATERSHED, WEST WHATELY, MASSACHUSETTS
BROWNLIE, Chloe F.1, SAINVIL, Anny K.2, YEOH, Amelia1, NEWTON, Robert M.1, MERRITT, Robert B.3 and ANDERSON, Marc R.1, (1)Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, (2)Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Clark Science Center, 44 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063, (3)Department of Biological Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, cbrownlie@smith.edu, cbrownlie@smith.edu
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WEEKLY MONITORING OF RIVER CHEMISTRY IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, NEW YORK
LABOSO, Roselyne1, WALSH, Evan2, LOCK, Robin2, SKEELS, Matthew3 and CHIARENZELLI, Jeff4, (1)Geology, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, (2)Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, (3)Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, (4)Department of Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, rclabo10@stlawu.edu, rclabo10@stlawu.edu
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WATER QUALITY STUDY AT MIKE’S LAKE, A CATCH AND RELEASE POND IN WYALUSING (BRADFORD COUNTY), PA
EICHENLAUB, Lynnette A., Department of Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, HALLEN, Christopher P., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E. 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, lae75745@huskies.bloomu.edu, lae75745@huskies.bloomu.edu
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EVALUATING POTENTIAL HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION FROM ITHACA GUN COMPANY IN THE FALL CREEK DELTA
ZERBIAN, Camron J., Environmental Science, Ithaca College, 953 Danby Road, Apartment 27 4-8, Ithaca, NY 14850 and SINTON, Christopher, Environmental Studies and Sciences, Ithaca College, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, czerbia1@ithaca.edu, czerbia1@ithaca.edu
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ANNUAL SNAPSHOT #5: SUSQUEHANNA RIVER WATER CHEMISTRY AT DANVILLE, WATSONTOWN, AND SHADY NOOK, PA
PRITZLAFF, Amanda M., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg Univ. of Pennsylvania, 400 E. 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, HALLEN, Christopher P., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E. 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, amp78823@huskies.bloomu.edu, amp78823@huskies.bloomu.edu
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A STUDY OF TRICHLOROETHYLENE (TCE) RELEASE RATE FROM BORDEN, ONT. AQUIFER SEDIMENTS THROUGH INTERMITTENT PURGING EXPERIMENTS AND MODELLING
BARBAROSSA Sr, Valerio1, MERLO Sr, Augusto1, WILLIAMS, K.L.2, CARLONE, David3, ALLEN-KING, R.M.4, RABIDEAU, A.J.5 and SALVADÓ, J.4, (1)Departement of Geology, University at Buffalo, 411 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, (2)Chemistry, SUNY University at Buffalo, 359 Natural Sciences Complex, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, (3)Department of Geology, University at Buffalo (SUNY), 411 Cooke, Buffalo, NY 14260, (4)Geology, SUNY University at Buffalo, 411 Cooke Hall, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, (5)Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, SUNY University at Buffalo, 202 Jarvis Hall, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260, augustom@buffalo.edu, augustom@buffalo.edu
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NUTRIENT DYNAMICS OF NEQUASSET LAKE: EFFECTS OF ANADROMOUS ALEWIFE SUBSIDIES
CUNNINGHAM, Tanner, Geology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME 04240 and JOHNSON, Beverly J., Department of Geology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME 04210, tannercunningham@sbcglobal.net, tannercunningham@sbcglobal.net
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GROUNDWATER-SURFACE WATER INTERACTION IN CLEANED AND UNCLEANED STREAM REACHES, FISHING CREEK, SULLIVAN COUNTY, PA
BOND, Kody A. and WHISNER, Jennifer K., Department of Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 E. Second St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, kab63650@huskies.bloomu.edu, kab63650@huskies.bloomu.edu