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Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)

Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)

The Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL) was established in 1987 and is located in the Kansas Water Science Center in Lawrence, Kansas. The OGRL is a multi-disciplinary program that contributes new knowledge about the distribution, fate, transport, and effects of new and understudied organic compounds that may affect human health and (or) ecosystems. 

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Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)

Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)

The Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL) was established in 1987 and is located in the Kansas Water Science Center in Lawrence, Kansas. The OGRL is a multi-disciplinary program that contributes new knowledge about the distribution, fate, transport, and effects of new and understudied organic compounds that may affect human health and (or) ecosystems. 

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OGRL Instrument Room

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OGRL Scientist in Lab

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OGRL Algal Toxins Methods of Analysis

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View of the new (2018) instrument laboratory at the Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL), Lawrence, Kansas

New (2018) instrument laboratory at the OGRL

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OGRL Lab

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Antibiotic Methods of Analysis: OGRL LCAB

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Crops at a farm in Kansas

Parents and Degradation Products of Analysis: OGRL LCEA

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Glyphosate, AMPA, and Glufosinate Method of Analysis: OGRL LCGY

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rows of herbicide treated crops

Acetamide Parents and Degradation Products of Analysis: OGRL LCPD

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Test tube holder holding many test tubes.

OGRL Enzyme Linked-Imunnosorbent Assay Methods of Analysis

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Photo inside the OGRL

Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)

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View of the new (2018) sample processing laboratory at the Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL), Lawrence, Kansas

New (2018) sample processing laboratory at the OGRL

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Toxic Water Filtering

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USGS scientist preparing water samples for glyphosate analysis.

Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory Scored High on Proficiency Testing for Glyphosate

State News Release
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Media Alert: The USGS is calling all dead butterflies and moths in six states

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Detecting algal toxins and organic contaminants of concern in the environment

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View of Instrument Lab at the Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory at the KS WSC

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Scientist in Lab running tests on water

Analytical Capabilities, Sample Requirements, and Instrumentation

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Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)
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USGS Scientist using an instrument to produce results

Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL)
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Lepidoptera Research Collection

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Citizen Science Call-to-Action Flyer

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Students trying on field gear

WIS "Day in the Life of USGS Scientists" 2018

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LCGY photo

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Photo of algal toxins in a creek

Algal Toxin Photo

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Pressurized fluid extractor used to extract organic compounds from solid samples

Organic Geochemistry Research — Lawrence, Kansas

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Kansas Water Science Center Quarterly Newsletter April 2023

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Cyanobacterial Accumulation at Binder Lake, Iowa

Algal and Other Environmental Toxins — Lawrence, Kansas

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Dr. Michael T. Meyer in the laboratory working with a ultrapressure liquid chromatograph/tandem mass spectrometer.

Recognition for a USGS Scientist in Service to Others