Northeastern Section - 51st Annual Meeting - 2016

Session No. 6
Monday, 21 March 2016: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Convention Hall (Empire State Plaza Convention Center)

Environmental Geoscience (Posters)

Authors will be present from 9 to 10:30 AM.

 

Paper #
Booth #
6-1
1
LAND COVER / LAND USE CHANGE OF RURAL WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
SCHRECENGOST, Jenna M., Clarion University, 840 Wood St, 389 STC, Clarion, PA 16214 and HUGHES, Christopher G., Biology and Geosciences, Clarion University, 840 Wood St, 389 STC, Clarion, PA 16214, jmeschrec@aol.com, jmeschrec@aol.com
6-2
2
SURFACE WATER AND SEDIMENT QUALITY IN CENTRE, CLEARFIELD, AND CLINTON COUNTIES, PA IN THE CONTEXT OF AMD IMPAIRMENT AND MARCELLUS SHALE GAS-WELL DRILLING
RENNELL, Kyle C.1, SHAFFER, Bethany Renee2, WHEELER, Cody A.1, FRICKE, James Neil2, SLAUGHTER, Bradley D.1 and KHALEQUZZAMAN, Md.3, (1)Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Room 113 ECSC, 301 West Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, (2)Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 113 ECSC, 301 West Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, (3)Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 114 East Campus Science Center, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock haven, PA 17745, kcr1153@lhup.edu, kcr1153@lhup.edu
6-3
3
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO DEVELOP AN INTERACTIVE NAVIGATIONAL MAP OF THE WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER FROM RENOVO TO LOVE RUN, PA
SHAFFER, Bethany Renee, Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 113 ECSC, 301 West Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745, WHEELER, Cody A., Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Room 113 ECSC, 301 West Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745 and KHALEQUZZAMAN, Md., Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, 114 East Campus Science Center, Department of Geology & Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock haven, PA 17745, bshaffer@lhup.edu, bshaffer@lhup.edu
6-4
4
DICHOTOMIES BETWEEN SCIENTIST-ADMINISTRATOR, SCIENTIST-POLITICIAN, AND ADMINISTRATOR-POLITICIAN ESPECIALLY ABOUT GEOLOGY AND HEALTH: FAR FROM RHETORIC, CLOSER TO REALITY
MARTINEZ-SACRISTAN, Hernando, Genesis Foundation, Carrera 12 # 2015, Valledupar, NY 10019, Colombia, hernando.hmsacristan@gmail.com, hernando.hmsacristan@gmail.com
6-5
5
CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN THE SUBSURFACE CAMBRO-ORDOVICIAN STRATA (BEEKMANTOWN GROUP) OF WESTERN NEW YORK STATE
KOLKAS, Mossbah, Department of Engineering Science and Physics, The College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory BLVD, Staten Island, NY 10314, mkolkas@gmail.com, mkolkas@gmail.com
6-6
6
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER QUALITY ALONG THE NORMANS KILL AND VLOMAN KILL (ALBANY COUNTY, NY)
ANDRES, Maddie1, PERROTTO, Sofia1, CRAWFORD, Austen2 and MAES, Stephanie M.3, (1)Bethlehem Central High School, Bethlehem, NY 12054, (2)Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609, (3)The College of St. Rose, 432 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, 16andrm@gmail.com, 16andrm@gmail.com
6-7
7
DETAILED ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE TRENDS FROM THE NORTHERN TIER OF VERMONT FROM 2000-2014
ABDEL-FATAH, Nasser G., Department of Environmental and Health Science, Johnson State College, 337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 05656, Nasser.Abdel-Fatah@jsc.edu, Nasser.Abdel-Fatah@jsc.edu
6-8
8
BIOACCUMULATION OF MERCURY IN LARGEMOUTH BASS FROM NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI
KARGBO, Siphokazi1, DILEK, Sophie2, MORGAN, Jessica2, ANDERSON, Marc2, NEWTON, Robert M.3 and MERRITT, Robert B.4, (1)Smith College, 44 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063; Smith College, 44 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063, (2)Smith College, 44 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063, (3)Geosciences, Smith College, 44 College Lane, Northampton, MA 01063, (4)Department of Biological Sciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, sdilek@smith.edu, sdilek@smith.edu
6-9
9
USING SEDIMENT CORES TO INVESTIGATE THE HISTORY OF A PHRAGMITES-INVADED COASTAL WETLAND ON THE SHORE OF LONG ISLAND SOUND IN QUEENS, NY
WEAVER, Emily M.1, BENNINGTON, J. Bret1 and HARRISON, Louise W.2, (1)Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability, 114 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, (2)Conservation & Natural Areas Planning, PO Box 2908, Setauket, NY 11733, eweave3@pride.hofstra.edu, eweave3@pride.hofstra.edu
10
GEOCHEMICAL AND HYDROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF A QUARTZITE-DOLOSTONE BEDROCK AQUIFER IN THE CENTRAL CHAMPLAIN VALLEY, VERMONT
FISHBIN, Amanda1, RYAN, Peter1 and KIM, Jonathan2, (1)Geology Department, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753, (2)Vermont Geological Survey, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620, afishbin@middlebury.edu, afishbin@middlebury.edu
11
CHLORIDE STORAGE AND TRANSPORT IN A SMALL TRIBUTARY WATERSHED TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN
HENRY II, Gary L. and PRESTON, Mark A., Clinton Community College, 136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, gary.henry@clinton.edu, gary.henry@clinton.edu
12
ANALYSIS OF THE SNOW PACK AT TWIN VALLEY OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, LEWIS, NY (2010-2014)
GILSON, Kelly and ROMANOWICZ, Edwin, Center for Earth and Environmental Science, SUNY Plattsburgh, 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, kgils001@plattsburgh.edu, kgils001@plattsburgh.edu
13
DIRECT EVIDENCE FOR PERENNIAL ICE IN EASTERN NORTH AMERICAN COLD TRAPS
EDENBORN, H.M., Geological & Environmental Systems Directorate, Research & Innovation Center, National Energy Technology Lab; U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 and TURNER, G.R., Bureau of Wildlife Management, PA Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, edenborn@netl.doe.gov, edenborn@netl.doe.gov
14
COAL COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS AND SHALE GAS WELL DRILL CUTTINGS AS PLANT GROWTH MEDIA FOR GREEN ROOFS - RESULTS OF ROOF EXPERIMENTS
JAIN, Jinesh C., Geosciences Division, National Energy Technology Lab, US Department of Energy, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, PA 15236 and EDENBORN, H.M., Geological & Environmental Systems Directorate, Research & Innovation Center, National Energy Technology Lab; U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, jinesh.jain@contr.netl.doe.gov, jinesh.jain@contr.netl.doe.gov
6-15
15
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16
PHOSPHORUS AND SEDIMENT VARIABILITY ALONG DUTCH HOLLOW BROOK IN THE OWASCO LAKE WATERSHED, CENTRAL NEW YORK
DYLAG, Abigalye T. and HALFMAN, John D., Department of Geoscience, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14556, Abigayle.Dylag@hws.edu, Abigayle.Dylag@hws.edu
17
SLOPE STUDIES OF STATEN ISLAND, NY USING A GIS
BENIMOFF, Alan I., Department of Engineering Science and Physics and the Masters Program in Environmental Science, The College of Staten Island/CUNY, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314, FRITZ, William J., President, College of Staten Island/CUNY, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 and KRESS, Michael, Vice President For Technology Systems, College of Staten Island/CUNY, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314, Alan.Benimoff@csi.cuny.edu, Alan.Benimoff@csi.cuny.edu
18
GEOCHEMISTRY OF LEGACY SEDIMENTS BEHIND STRODE’S MILL DAM: IMPLICATIONS FOR WATER QUALITY IN BRANDYWINE CREEK, PA
BUCK, Marissa, HUCKIN, Thomas and LUTZ, Tim, Geology & Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, MB785176@wcupa.edu, MB785176@wcupa.edu
19
MONITORING SEDIMENT STORAGE ON A RESTORED FLOODPLAIN: CLIMATE VARIABILITY AS A CONSIDERATION IN ASSESSING LONG-TERM EFFECTIVENESS
DECKER, Kendra, WIGGINS, Emma and LUTZ, Tim, Geology & Astronomy, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383, kd788543@wcupa.edu, kd788543@wcupa.edu
20
HEAVY METALS IN SEDIMENTS FROM ILLEGAL BURN PILES ON THE BANK OF THE POULTNEY RIVER, WEST HAVEN, VT
HLUCHY, Michele M.1, SCHMEICHEL, Abigail1, BAKER, Roxanne2, HILDEBRAND, Alex1 and MANGO, Helen3, (1)Geology and Environmental Studies, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802, (2)E2CR, Inc, Baltimore, MD 21218, (3)Natural Sciences, Castleton State College, 233 South Street, Castleton, VT 05735, ALS29@alfred.edu, ALS29@alfred.edu
21
THE POTENTIAL FOR PERMEABLE PAVEMENT TO MITIGATE STORMWATER RUNOFF AT SMITH COLLEGE, NORTHAMPTON, MA
SCHMID, Andrea S., Environmental Science and Policy, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063 and NEWTON, Robert M., Department of Geosciences, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, aschmid@smith.edu, aschmid@smith.edu
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