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Research Posters
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Over sixty students and faculty from six universities in the Susquehanna River Heartland Coalition for Environmental Studies presented their research at this year's symposium:
  • Kings College
  • Bloomsburg University
  • Susquehanna University
  • Bucknell University
  • Lycoming College
  • Lock Haven University

    A copy of their poster titles, authors, and abstracts is available online - click the thumbnail image to right to download a PDF copy.
  • Mussel Population and Distribution on Buffalo Creek, an American Eel Stocked Tributary to the West Branch Susquehanna River
    Michael Hufner1, Sean P. Reese2, Kayla Yee3, and Matthew E. McTammany1, 1Department of Biology, 2Environmental Center, 3Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    Recent introductions of the American Eel, Anguilla rostrata, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Influence of filter feeders on seston availability and quality and resulting longitudinal change in filter-feeder abundance and composition
    Paige Uehling and Matthew E. McTammany, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    Biological Assessment of the Susquehanna River Using Phytoplankton and Periphyton
    Marc Santiago and Jack Holt, Department of Biology, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    A Comprehensive Analysis of Macroinvertebrate Diversity on the Susquehanna River at the Byers Island Transect from 2009 to 2012
    Katherine Guild, John Kilmer, David Haklar, Michael Bilger, and Jack Holt, Department of Biology, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    Bedform and Sediment Characterization of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River
    Kayla Yee, Jessica Newlin, Benjamin Hayes, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    Impacts of Post-flood Stream Cleaning on Nitrogen Retention in Central PA Streams
    Steven T. Rier, Steven Baade, Meredith Salmon and Kyle Halat, Department of Biology and Allied Health, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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    Mercury Gradient from a Coal-Fired Power Plant Site
    Thomas P. Mangan, Ryan W. McGrady, Gina E. Kellett, and Brian P. Mangan, Environmental Program, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

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    WATER QUALITY MONITORING ASSOCIATED WITH FARM BMPS
    Quentin REINFORD, Mel ZIMMERMAN, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    Mercury Distribution in the Hellgrammite (Corydalus cornutus)
    Ryan W. McGrady, Thomas P. Mangan, Gina E. Kellett, and Brian P. Mangan, Environmental Program, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

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    Ongoing Monitoring of Susquehanna River at the shady Nook site
    Fathel Siobhan, Matthew beren and Ahmed Lachhab, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    Water Quality Assessment of Middle Creek by means of physical and chemical properties
    Phoebe Nicholls and Ahmed Lachhab, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    Middle Creek Water Assessment using Water Quality Index (WQI)
    Matthew beren and Ahmed Lachhab, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    SHORT-TERM RESPONSE OF THE BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATE COMMUNITY TO CATASTROPHIC FLOODING FROM TROPICAL STORM LEE IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
    Samuel SILKNETTER, John PANAS, Jonathan NILES, and Mike BILGER, Department of Biology, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    Bathymetry and sediment accumulation of Walker Lake, PA using two GPR antennas and a new integrated Method for data processing
    Ahmed Lachhab and Aaron Booterbaugh, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    Spatial variability of benthic invertebrate communities in the West Branch Susquehanna River
    Matthew E. MCTAMMANY, Ashley BRUNO, Matt WILSON, Biology Department, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF BENTHIC INVERTEBRATE COMMUNITIES IN THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER REVEALED USING DATA FROM 20 YEARS OF SURVEYS BY MULTIPLE AGENCIES
    Matthew J. WILSON1, Matthew E. MCTAMMANY1, Sean P. PEESE2, Benjamin R. HAYES2, Michael D. BILGER3, 1Department of Biology, 2Environmental Center, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837 and 3EcoAnalysts Inc., Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    INFLUENCES OF BIOGEOCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN RESERVOIRS AND GROUNDWATER ON CATCHMENT-SCALE WATER CHEMISTRY OF A FORESTED STREAM IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
    Matthew E. MCTAMMANY, Joanna W. FREEMAN, and M. L. D. CLARK, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    THE “GRAVEL FLOOD”: COARSE-GRAINED SEDIMENT TRANSPORT IN GRAVEL BED STREAMS DURING TROPICAL STORM LEE IN NORTH-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (SEPTEMBER 2011)
    R. Craig KOCHEL, Zachary HANCOCK, Jason MUHLBAUER, Darin ROCKWELL, Matthew SIRIANNI, and Benjamin HAYES, Geology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    GEOMORPHIC IMPACT OF CATASTROPHIC FLOODING FROM TROPICALSTORM LEE (SEPTEMBER 2011) IN GRAVEL BED STREAMS OF THE APPALACHIAN PLATEAU, NORTH-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
    Zachary HANCOCK, R. Craig KOCHEL, Jason MUHLBAUER, Darin ROCKWELL, Matthew SIRIANNI, and Benjamin HAYES, Geology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    IMPACTS OF POST-FLOOD INSTREAM DEBRIS CLEANING ON FISH POPULATIONS AND BIOMASS IN NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA STREAMS
    Rebekah ABER, Sam SILKNETTER, John PANAS, Andy ANTHONY, Mike BILGER, Jonathan NILES, Department of Biology, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870

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    CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN NORTH-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: GEOMORPHIC FINDINGS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2011 EVENT AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE TO SEDIMENTOLOGY
    Jason MUHLBAUER, R. Craig KOCHEL, Darin ROCKWELL, Zachary HANCOCK, Matthew SIRIANNI, and Benjamin HAYES, Geology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    BASIN-SCALE INFLUENCE ON THE GEOMORPHIC IMPACTS OF THE TROPICAL STORM LEE FLOOD (SEPTEMBER, 2011) IN NORTH-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
    Darin ROCKWELL, R. Craig KOCHEL, Jason MUHLBAUER, Zachary HANCOCK, Matthew SIRIANNI, and Benjamin HAYES, Geology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF THE LOWER WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
    Chelsea BREWER, Mel ZIMMERMAN, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF TWO NORTH CENTRAL PA STREAMS AFTER FLOOD OF SEPTEMBER 2011
    Fred ROGERS, Mel ZIMMERMAN, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    WATER QUALITY MONITORING AFTER APPLICATION OF FARM BMPS
    Quentin REINFORD, Mel ZIMMERMAN, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    STATUS OF NORTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA STREAM HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS
    Fred ROGERS, Mel ZIMMERMAN, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    CONTRIBUTION OF LYCOMING COLLEGE CWI TO THE PFBC UNASSESSED WATERS PROJECT (2010-2012)
    Laura WALTER, Mel ZIMMERMAN, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    IMPACT OF BAMR’S AMD PASSIVE-TREATMENT FACILITY ON THE MIDDLE BRANCH OF BUG RUN, CLINTON COUNTY, PA
    Md. KHALEQUZZAMAN, Ahmed LACHHAB, Jake PIERSON, Gabe MURTORFF, Mike WINTERS, James PENROSE, Phoebe NICHOLLS, Department of Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745

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    SEDIMENT DEPOSTION NEAR BRIDGES IN PENNSYLVANIA
    Brian CHARLAND and Jessica NEWLIN, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    GEOCHEMICAL BASELINE STUDY OF TEN STREAM SITES IN THE BRIAR CREEK WATERSHED (COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA) IN RELATION TO LAND USE AND GEOLOGY OF THE SURROUNDING AREA
    Samantha PFISTER, Cynthia VENN, Christopher P. HALLEN, Department of Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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    COMMUNITY-BASED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROJECTS IN CLINTON, CLEARFIELD, AND CENTRE COUNTIES, PA
    Jacob PIERSON, Gabe MURTORFF, Mike WINTERS, James PENROSE, Department of Geology and Physics, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745

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    ASSESSMENT OF CRAYFISH POPULATIONS IN SIX TRIBUTARIES OF THE WEST BRANCH OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
    Michelle HERMAN and Peter J. PETOKAS, Department of Biology, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701

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    WEST END BERWICK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT: A CASE STUDY FOR BUCKNELL’S PLACE STUDIES INITIATIVE
    Reilly PRICE, Environmental Center, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    INORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR BYER’S ISLAND, SHAMOKIN DAM (NOTHUMBERLAND COUNTY) PA
    Robert KRESCH, Cynthia VENN, Christopher P. Hallen, Department of Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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    A STUDY OF ALEXANDER CAVERNS: STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND WATER CHEMISTRY
    Kendi L. WALTEMYER, Cynthia VENN, S. Christopher WHISNER, Christopher P. HALLEN, Department of Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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    ANNUAL SNAPSHOT #4: SUSQUEHANNA RIVER WATER CHEMISTRY AT MILTON, DANVILLE, WATSONTOWN, AND SHADY NOOK
    Kristen VENDITTI, Christopher P. HALLEN, Cynthia VENN, Department of Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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    INFLUENCE OF THE ONEIDA #3 ACID MINE DRAINAGE AND PASSIVE LIMESTONE TREATMENT ON SYSTEM ON LITTLE TOMHICKEN CREEK IN LUZERNE COUNTY PA
    Franklin RODEMER, Christopher P. HALLEN, Cynthia VENN, Department of Geography and Geoscience, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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    DISPOSAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE FOR GEISINGER HEALTH SERVICES
    Bo YAO and Chris ZINS, Department of Chemical Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    USE OF HYDRO-ACOUSTICS IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH: MEASURING FLOW HYDRAULICS, RIVER BEDFORMS, AND SEDIMENT DISCHARGE IN THE SUSQUEHANNA WATERSHED, NORTH-CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
    Benjamin R. HAYES1 and Jessica T. NEWLIN2, 1Environmental Center, 2Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONAL DATABASE AND WEB PORTAL SOFTWARE TO MANAGE AND DISPLAY REAL-TIME DATA FROM A REMOTELY-DEPLOYED NETWORK OF WATER QUALITY SONDES OR OTHER DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
    Benjamin R. HAYES1, Kevin LANGDON1, Sean P. REESE1, and Matthew E. MCTAMMANY2, 1Environmental Center, 2Department of Biology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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    POST-FLOOD ALTERNATIVES FOR RIVER CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: HELPING RESOLVE RIVER AND LAND USE CONFLICTS IN AN ECONOMICALLY AND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE MANNER
    Benjamin R. HAYES1, R. Craig KOCHEL2, and Jessica T. NEWLIN3, 1Environmental Center, 2Department of Geology, 3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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