GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

Recent Advances in Environmental Geoscience (Posters)

Session No. 321
Wednesday, 28 September 2016: 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Hall E/F (Colorado Convention Center)
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COASTAL-ZONE HAZARD MAPS: WESTERN PUERTO RICO
Abstract ID#: 287049
HOSEY, Chandler M.1, BUSH, David M.1, NEAL, William J.2, RICHMOND, Bruce3 and JACKSON Jr., Chester W.4, (1)Department of Geosciences, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118, (2)Department of Geology, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, (3)U. S. Geological Survey, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, (4)Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, chosey1@my.westga.edu
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WHAT KIND OF DISTURBANCES DID MARCH 11, 2011 TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMIS LEAVE CONTINENTAL MARGIN ECOSYSTEMS? : LESSONS FROM FIVE YEARS MONITORING RESEARCH PROJECT, TEAMS
Abstract ID#: 279406
KITAZATO, Hiroshi, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, 4-5-7 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8477, Japan, KIJIMA, Akihiro, Tohoku University, Graduate School of Agriculture, 15 Konorihama-Azamukai, Onagawa-cho, Oshika-gun, 986-2242, Japan, KOGURE, Kazuhiro, the University of Tokyo, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha,, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8564, Japan and FUJIKURA, Katsunori, Japan Agency for Marine and Earth Science and Technology, Department of Marine Biodiversity, 2-15 Natsushimacho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 237-0061, Japan, kitazatoh@jamstec.go.jp
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THE ECOLOGICAL EFFECT OF DAM RECONSTRUCTION ON NEARBY STREAM SYSTEMS
Abstract ID#: 283196
YOTHER Jr., Christian C.1, OH, Pureunsol1, SLIKO, Jennifer L.2, CLARK, Shirley3 and KAKUTURU, Sruthi4, (1)Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 503 Deike Building, University Park, PA 16802, (2)School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057, (3)Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057, (4)Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 212 Sackett Building, University Park, PA 16802, ccy5032@psu.edu
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CALCITE AS A HOST FOR CHROMATE AND IODATE OXYANIONS
Abstract ID#: 280310
LAWTER, Amanda R.1, QAFOKU, Nik1, SAHAJPAL, Rahul1, MCELROY, Erin1, APPRIOU, Delphine2, SZECSODY, Jim2 and TRUEX, Michael2, (1)Geosciences, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd, P7-54, Richland, WA 99352, (2)Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, amanda.lawter@pnnl.gov
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A GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR SITE SELECTION AND OPERATION EVALUATION OF THE AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY
Abstract ID#: 280512
LIANG, Ching-Ping1, HUANG, Hui-En1 and CHEN, Jui-Sheng2, (1)Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, (2)Institute of Applied Geology, National Central University, Chungli, Taoyuan, 106, Taiwan, sc048@fy.edu.tw
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LAKE ONTARIO:  WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A BINATIONAL WATER-LEVEL-REGULATION PLAN?
Abstract ID#: 284272
WILCOX, Douglas A., Department of Environmental Science and Biology, SUNY College at Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420, dwilcox@brockport.edu
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HYDROLOGIC AND TEMPORAL INFLUENCES OF EVAPORITE MINERALS ON THE VERTICAL DISTRIBUTION, STORAGE, AND MOBILITY OF URANIUM
Abstract ID#: 281479
ROYCROFT, Scott J.1, NOEL, Vincent2, BOYE, Kristin3, BESANCON, Clemence4, WEAVER, Karrie L.4, JOHNSON, Raymond H.5, DAM, William L.6, FENDORF, Scott3 and BARGAR, John R.2, (1)Earth Systems Science Department, Stanford University, 367 Panama St, Stanford, CA 94305, (2)Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, 2575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, (3)Environmental Earth System Science, Stanford University, EESS--Bld 320, Rm 118, Stanford, CA 94305-2115, (4)Dept. of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Building 320, Stanford, CA 94305-2115, (5)Navarro Research and Engineering Inc., 2597 Legacy Way, Grand Junction, CO 81503, (6)U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Legacy Management, 2597 Legacy Way, Grand Junction, CO 81503, scottr5@stanford.edu
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RESTORATION OF BRINE WATER IMPACTED SOILS USING HALOPHYTES IN WEST TEXAS
Abstract ID#: 282004
BAGNALL, Dillon1, BOND, William1, DUNLAP, Maigan1, FOUST, Michael1, HOUSER, Mason1, NOONAN, Erin1, WARD, James W.1, BURRIS, Kye2 and SCOTT, Cody2, (1)Physics and Geosciences, Angelo State University, Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Bldg., ASU Stn.# 10904, San Angelo, TX 76909, (2)Agriculture, Angelo State University, Vincent Nursing-Physical Science Bldg., ASU Stn. #10888, San Angelo, TX 76909, dbagnall@angelo.edu
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THE CASCADIA SUBDUCTION ZONE: TSUNAMI MITIGATION IN GRAYS HARBOR, WASHINGTON
Abstract ID#: 283749
BYRAM, Aspen Samantha and HIGGINS, Elizabeth M., Geology, Everett Community College, 2001 Tower st, Everett, WA 98201, Elix.sama@gmail.com
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AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND METAL SOURCE APPORTIONMENT IN TEHRAN, IRAN: TREE BARK BIOMONITORING
Abstract ID#: 283756
KOUSEHLAR, Masoomeh, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Sciences, Miami University, OXFORD, OH 45056 and WIDOM, Elisabeth, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 250 S. Patterson Avenue, 118D Shideler Hall, Oxford, OH 45056, kousehm@miamioh.edu
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ESTIMATING GLACIER EQUILIBRIUM LINE ALTITUDE ON MOUNT RAINIER, WASHINGTON USING SATELLITE IMAGERY ANALYSIS
Abstract ID#: 283954
ABERLE, Rainey, Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447 and TODD, Claire, Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447, aberlek@plu.edu
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INVESTIGATING SUBGLACIAL ENVIRONMENTS AT MOUNT RAINIER, WASHINGTON USING SUSPENDED SEDIMENT CONCENTRATIONS AND HYDROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Abstract ID#: 284009
BENSON, Victoria, Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447 and TODD, Claire, Geosciences, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447, bensonvb@plu.edu
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INTEGRATED NDVI AND INUNDATION IN A SKY LAKE, MISSISSIPPI, BALD CYPRESS STAND
Abstract ID#: 284028
LAHIRI, Chayan, Geology & Geological Engineering, University of Mississippi, Carrier 120, University, MS 38677, DAVIDSON, Gregg R., Geology & Geological Engineering, University of Mississippi, Carrier 118, University, MS 38677 and THRELKELD, Stephen, Department of Biology, University, MS 38677, clahiri@go.olemiss.edu
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IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURE ON GREENHOUSE GASES AND NITROGEN CYCLING
Abstract ID#: 284187
MEHR, Nicole K.1, ADAIR, Carol2, BARBIERI, Lindsay2 and GOESCHEL, Tyler2, (1)Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, 81 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405; Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, (2)Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, 81 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT 05405, mehrn@hartwick.edu
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BOY SCOUTS ROCK: UPDATING AND DIGITIZING LEGACY GEOLOGIC INFORMATION FOR THE BLUE RIDGE SCOUT RESERVATION
Abstract ID#: 284374
CONDE, Antonio, Department of Geology, Radford Univ, P.O. Box 6939, Radford, VA 24142, MCCLELLAN, Elizabeth, Geology, Radford University, P.O. Box 6939, 101 Reed Hall, Radford, VA 24142, STEPHENSON, George C., Department of Geology, Radford University, Box - 6939, Radford, VA 24142-6939 and WHISONANT, Robert C., Geology, Radford University, Geology Program, PO Box 6939, Radford, VA 24142, aconde@radford.edu
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TRACE AND MAJOR ELEMENT RATIOS IN ELLIPTIO DILATATUS SHELLS AS INDICATORS OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Abstract ID#: 285014
GEEZA, Thomas J., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State University, 212 Sackett Blg, University Park, PA 16802, WARNER, Nathaniel, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State Univeristy, University Park, State College, PA 16802 and GILLIKIN, David P., Department of Geology, Union College, 807 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308, tjg5157@psu.edu
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MONITORING CHANGE IN AGRICULTURAL LAND AND WATER USAGE IN CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL VALLEY USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES
Abstract ID#: 285205
WATKINS, Larissa1, WATSON, Kelly2 and HUFFMAN, F. Tyler2, (1)Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 103 Roark, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40504, (2)Department of Geosciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Roark 103, Richmond, KY 40475, larissa_watkins11@mymail.eku.edu
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ORGANIC COMPOUND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLOWBACK WATERS THROUGHOUT THE FRACTURING PROCESS
Abstract ID#: 285574
OETJEN, Karl, ROBERTS, Simon, CATH, Tzahi Y. and HIGGINS, Chris, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401, koetj001@gmail.com
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DETERMINING THE EFFECTS OF RUNOFF, CONTAMINATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE ON COASTAL TEXAS AREAS UTILIZING GEOCHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ANALYSES
Abstract ID#: 286037
PLETKA, Crystal, ELDERBAK, Khalifa and LORENTE, Maria Antonieta, Reservoir Characterization, ALS Oil & Gas, 6510 Guhn Road, Houston, TX 77040, crystal.pletka@alsglobal.com
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LESSONS LEARNED AT THE ARGONNE PHYTOREMEDIATION SITE
Abstract ID#: 286320
QUINN, John J., Argonne National Laboratory, Environmental Science Sivision, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, EVS- 240, Argonne, IL 60439, MOOS, Lawrence P., Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, EVS- 240, Argonne, IL 60439 and NEGRI, M. Cristina, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Ave, Argonne, IL 60439-4843, quinnj@anl.gov
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TRACING THE EVIDENCE OF POLLUTION IN SEDIMENTS DUE TO COAL COMBUSTION
Abstract ID#: 286335
LIU, Xin-Chen, KEILY, Elizabeth and SIKDER, Arif M., Center for Environmental Studies (CES), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), 1000 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23284, Liuxc@vcu.edu
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ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL AEOLIAN TRANSPORT OF HEAVY METALS IN HARDING COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Abstract ID#: 286357
SANOVIA, James J., Geology and Geological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, jsanovia@olc.edu
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REINTRODUCED BEAVERS RAPIDLY INFLUENCE SEDIMENT STORAGE AND BIOGEOCHEMISTRY IN HEADWATER STREAMS OF THE METHOW RIVER, WASHINGTON, USA
Abstract ID#: 286730
MCCREESH, Rita K.1, POOL, Thomas K.2, WOODRUFF, Kent3, WIMBERGER, Peter H.4 and FOX-DOBBS, Kena1, (1)Department of Geology, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98416, (2)School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105, (3)U.S. Forest Service, Methow Beaver Project, Twisp, WA 98856, (4)Department of Biology, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 98416, rmccreesh@pugetsound.edu
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RECYCLING A PALYGORSKITE AND MONTMORILLONITE MEDIUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVAL OF CARBAMAZEPINE IN WATER RESOURCES
Abstract ID#: 286864
HARKER, Evelyn, Geology & Environmental Earth Science, Miami University, 500 E. High Street, Oxford, OH 45056, erharker@gmail.com
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HOLOCENE PATTERN OF FIRES AND FORESTS ACROSS THE BIODIVERSE KLAMATH MOUNTAINS, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA
Abstract ID#: 287768
MORTON, Shelley, Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Denver, Auraria Campus, North classroom Bulding, Room 3014, Denver, CO 80217 and BRILES, Christy E., Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado at Denver, 1201 5th Street-NC 3014, Denver, CO 80217, shelley.morton@ucdenver.edu
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A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF MERCURY IN RED-TAILED HAWKS (BUTEO JAMAICENSIS) IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Abstract ID#: 287877
ULBRICHT, Lauren K., Geology, University of Puget Sound, 4433 Wheelock Student Center, Tacoma, WA 98416, lk.ulbricht@frontier.com
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