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Demonstration and validation of a regenerated cellulose dialysis membrane diffusion sampler for monitoring ground-water quality and remediation progress at DoD sites (ER-0313) Demonstration and validation of a regenerated cellulose dialysis membrane diffusion sampler for monitoring ground-water quality and remediation progress at DoD sites (ER-0313)
This final technical report documents the demonstration and validation of regenerated cellulose dialysis membrane diffusion samplers for use in collecting ground water samples for a range of inorganic and organic water-quality parameters. This project, ER-0313, was funded by the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP). The primary objectives of the project were;...
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Thomas E. Imbrigiotta, Joseph S. Trotsky, M.C. Place
Cross-borehole flow tests and insights into hydraulic connections in fractured mudstone and sandstone Cross-borehole flow tests and insights into hydraulic connections in fractured mudstone and sandstone
Cross-borehole flow tests provided insights into hydraulic connections in fractured and dipping mudstone and sandstone that were consistent with the lithostratigraphic and structural framework of a VOCcontaminated bedrock research site in west-central New Jersey. Two cross-borehole flow tests were completed. Each test involved measurement and analysis of transient flow in a newly...
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John H. Williams, Pierre Lacombe, Carole D. Johnson, Frederick L. Paillet
Impacts of climate change on wintertime precipitation, snowmelt regime, surface runoff, and infiltration in the northeastern USA during the 21st century Impacts of climate change on wintertime precipitation, snowmelt regime, surface runoff, and infiltration in the northeastern USA during the 21st century
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Thomas G. Huntington, J. Sheffield, K. Hayhoe
Progress in development of shallow-water mapping systems by the U.S. Geological Survey Progress in development of shallow-water mapping systems by the U.S. Geological Survey
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Emile M. Bergeron, Charles R. Worley, Thomas F. O’Brien
Holocene reworking of a sand sheet in the Merrimack Embayment, Western Gulf of Maine Holocene reworking of a sand sheet in the Merrimack Embayment, Western Gulf of Maine
Recent bathymetric, backscatter, and seafloor sediment samples demonstrate that a large sand sheet was formed in the inner shelf by the reworking of the Merrimack River lowstand delta (deposited 12 kya; currently at 45 m depth) and braid plain during the Holocene transgression. Asymmetric bedforms and distinct grain size distributions suggest the sand sheet is actively being reworked by...
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C.J. Hein, D. M. FitzGerald, W. Barnhardt
A review of land–sea coupling by groundwater discharge of nitrogen to New England estuaries: Mechanisms and effects A review of land–sea coupling by groundwater discharge of nitrogen to New England estuaries: Mechanisms and effects
Hydrologists have long been concerned with the interface of groundwater flow into estuaries, but not until the end of the last century did other disciplines realize the major role played by groundwater transport of nutrients to estuaries. Mass balance and stable isotopic data suggest that land-derived NO3, NH4, and dissolved organic N do enter estuaries in amounts likely to affect the...
Assessing methane release from the colossal Storegga submarine landslide Assessing methane release from the colossal Storegga submarine landslide
Marine slope failure involving methane-gas-hydrate-bearing sediments is one mechanism for releasing enormous quantities of methane to the ocean and atmosphere. The Storegga Slide, on the Norwegian margin, is the largest known Holocene-aged continental margin slope failure complex and is believed to have occurred in sediments that may have initially contained gas hydrate. Here, we report...
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C. K. Paull, W. Ussler, W.S. Holbrook
Development of the Hydroecological Integrity Assessment Process for Determining Environmental Flows for New Jersey Streams Development of the Hydroecological Integrity Assessment Process for Determining Environmental Flows for New Jersey Streams
The natural flow regime paradigm and parallel stream ecological concepts and theories have established the benefits of maintaining or restoring the full range of natural hydrologic variation for physiochemical processes, biodiversity, and the evolutionary potential of aquatic and riparian communities. A synthesis of recent advances in hydroecological research coupled with stream...
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Jonathan G. Kennen, James A. Henriksen, Steven P. Nieswand
Relation of Lake-Floor Characteristics to the Distribution of Variable Leaf Water-Milfoil in Moultonborough Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, 2005 Relation of Lake-Floor Characteristics to the Distribution of Variable Leaf Water-Milfoil in Moultonborough Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, 2005
Geophysical, water, and sediment surveys were done to characterize the effects of surficial geology, water and sediment chemistry, and surficial-sediment composition on the distribution of variable leaf water-milfoil in Moultonborough Bay, Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. Geophysical surveys were conducted in a 180-square-kilometer area, and water-quality and sediment samples were...
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Denise M. Argue, Richard G. Kiah, Jane F. Denny, Jeffrey R. Deacon, William W. Danforth, Craig M. Johnston, Amy P. Smagula
Grassland and shrubland birds of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site: Current status and management recommendations Grassland and shrubland birds of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site: Current status and management recommendations
Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) were surveyed for grassland birds during the 2005 breeding season. These parks currently maintain a total of approximately 1,220 ha (3,015 ac) of grassland habitats within a mosaic of cultivated fields and woodlands. The grasslands are hayfields managed through agricultural leases and fields maintained by...
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Bruce G. Peterjohn
CO2‐induced suppression of transpiration cannot explain increasing runoff CO2‐induced suppression of transpiration cannot explain increasing runoff
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Authors
Thomas G. Huntington