Water Resources Center MINNEgram WRC survey finds homeowners Co-Director aware of stormwater damage returns to WRC A survey team as a demonstration project because it was Profes- under the direction designated as “impaired” with excessive sor Deborah of Karlyn Eckman, turbidity from sediment. The study com- Swackhamer (Senior Fellow WRS) pares a neighborhood retro-fitted with returned to her and Rachel Walker, rain barrels and rain gardens to another position as co- coordinator (WRC), neighborhood left “as is." director of the polled Duluth’s Lakeside Respondents to the survey, called Water Resources Center on Au- neighborhood residents KAP for “knowledge, attitudes, and Deb Swackhamer within a three-block practices,” seemed to be aware of links gust 25, 2008, area to gauge local between rain events, impaired water after serving 23 months as the Interim Director of the awareness of the effects quality, and property damage. Residents University of 's Institute on the of stormwater flow on also understood that stormwater eventu- Environment (IonE). During this time, nearby waterways and property. ally reaches , and appeared she named 15 Founding Fellows from The NRRI and Minnesota Sea Grant willing to participate in the Lakeside across the University, implemented sev- at the -Duluth Stormwater Reduction Project. eral internal grants programs, established and the city of Duluth, received funding Eighty-four percent of respondents in administrative structure and procedures, from the MPCA to study stormwater the control block, which is farthest down obtained the Institute's first extramural retention efforts near the Lester River/ the hill, said that their property and prop- grant, created a robust communications Amity Creek system. Project partners erties nearby were affected by stormwater team, and accepted a $2.5 millon be- included South Saint Louis Soil and Wa- runoff. Fifty-two percent of residents queathment on behalf of the Institute. ter Conservation District, the Minnesota farthest up the hill in the treatment block Provost E. Thomas Sullivan expressed ConservationMinne Corps, and the Minnesota GRAMreported their properties to be affected by gratitude for Dr. Swackhamer's leader- Lake Superior Coastal Program. The Les- ship in creating the initial structure of the ter River/Amity Creek system was chosen Survey report continued on page 4 IonE. Ambitious statewide conservation and preservation plan released by Les Everett, WRC For the first time, Minnesota has public and private organizations over In this Issue a comprehensive fifty-year plan for a period of 18 months, led by Water conserving and preserving its natural Resources Center (WRC) co-director 2 Director's Desk resources. The Statewide Conservation Deborah Swackhamer. and Preservation Plan, prepared for the The first phase of the two-phase 3 MN Water Resources Legislative-Citizen Commission on Min- study identifies trends in natural resource Conference nesota Resources (LCCMR) by the Uni- conditions and the underlying drivers versity of Minnesota, Bonestroo, and CR of change. The second phase focuses on 5 White Earth Math and Planning, presents a strategic framework four key issues: land and water habitat Science Program for protecting multiple natural resources, conservation, land-use practices, trans- the economy, and public health in an portation, and energy production and 6 Community News integrated fashion, and takes into account use. Within each issue area, a team of demographics and climate change. It is experts prepared investment and public 8 Paperless Minnegram the most ambitious planning document policy recommendations addressing inte- Sign-up of its kind, requiring the efforts of 125 grated planning, critical land protection, scientists, natural resource planners and professionals from the University and Plan, continued on page 5

MinnegramMinnegram 1 September 2008 Minne GRAM Around the State From the Director's Desk

The turn of the calendar to September always Don't forget to vote: marks a time of newness, as most of us in Minnesota are programmed from youth that it is time to stop Clean Water, “playing” and get back to the business at hand. This is underscored here on the St. Paul campus with the end Land and Legacy of the state fair and the beginning of classes, whenstu- dents return full of hope and energy. This year at the Water Resources Center we are energized by having Amendment Faye Sleeper one of our largest groups of incoming Water Resource This year the legislature voted to Science students. They are pursuing degrees so that place the Clean Water Land and Legacy they will be ready to engage on water issues in Minnesota and elsewhere as Amendment on the November election researchers, faculty, scientists and policy makers. This is especially important as ballot. Here are some of the facts about we look forward to addressing our impaired waters, ground water sustainability the amendment. and protection of our precious waters. With approximately 40% of Minnesota’s The language as it will appear on the (and the nation’s) assessed waters classified as impaired, there will be plenty of ballot: opportunities for these and future students. We are gratified that many of you “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be continue to provide opportunities for students during their time here at the amended to dedicate funding to protect University and after they leave. our drinking water sources; to protect, We are thrilled to welcome Deborah Swackhamer back from her leave of ab- enhance, and restore our wetlands, prai- sence and into the role of Co-Director of the Water Resources Center. As Deb ries, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife returns, we look forward to new possibilities in areas of education, research habitat; to preserve our arts and cultural and outreach. Another change that we highlighted in June is the opportunity to heritage; to support our parks and trails; “go paperless” with this newsletter. Once again, we provide the link for you to and to protect, enhance, and restore our sign up for this option. We thank those who have signed up and note that this lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater will begin with the December 2008 newsletter, as we were delayed a bit in this by increasing the sales and use tax rate effort. For those in the Onsite Sewage Treatment business, we begin another beginning July 1, 2009, by three-eighths of season of professional workshops. Onsite Sewage professionals will see changes one percent on taxable sales until the year that reflect new state law and regulations, as well as other improvements. I hope 2034?” that, like we at the Water Resources Center, you are able to enter the fall with This investment is a temporary renewed energy to tackle your challenges and opportunities. dedication lasting twenty-five years. The language passed by the legislature specifi- cally allocates funding among four pur- poses as follows: 33% for water quality, Faye E. Sleeper, WRC Co-Director 33% for wildlife habitat, 19.75% for arts and cultural resources, and 14.25% for parks and trails. If passed, this change will generate approximately $300 million per year in 2008 dollars. The cost — three- New rule: must test potable wells for arsenic eighths of one percent on taxable sales — is three and a half cents on a ten dollar As of August 4, 2008, anyone in the per liter, MDH staff will send the well purchase. This does not include items State of Minnesota constructing a potable owner an arsenic brochure, a contact list, that are excluded from sales tax such as well must test the water for arsenic. Revi- a letter offering technical assistance to clothing and food. sions to Minnesota Rules Chapter 4725 minimize arsenic exposure, and informa- In Minnesota, amending the constitu- (Minnesota Well Code) also specify that tion on effective water treatment tech- tion is the only mechanism for creating a water analysis results be given to the Min- nologies. truly dedicated funding source. Minne- nesota Department of Health (MDH) and Studies have linked prolonged ex- sota’s constitution has been amended 119 the well owner within 30 days. Current posure to arsenic to a number of health times, usually for limited-term funding data estimates indicate that about half problems, including high blood pressure, reasons similar to this proposal. the wells in Minnesota contain detect- diabetes, circulatory diseases and some All voters have the opportunity to able levels of naturally-occurring arsenic, cancers. vote on the amendment. If you skip the with 15 percent of all wells at levels of at Recently updated information on amendment question, the state counts least 10 micrograms per liter, which is the arsenic in well water is available at the this as a vote in the "no" column. maximum MDH-recommended limit for MHD Web page: http://www.health.state. private well water. mn.us/divs/eh/wells/waterquality/arsenic. If arsenic levels exceed 10 micrograms html Minnegram 2 September 2008 2008 Minnesota Water Resources Conference Water conference to be held on the Mississippi Increased attendance prompts move to Saint Paul RiverCentre The Third Annual “Minnesota Water Resources als, including resource managers; researchers; local, Conference,” sponsored by the Water Resources Cen- state and federal agency staff; practicing engineers; and ter and the College of Continuing Education, will be students in the field. held October 27–28, 2008, at the Saint Paul RiverCen- Six ninety-minute concurrent sessions with four tre. The conference has been moved to RiverCentre hour break-out topics will be offered during the two- to accommodate increased attendance and interest in day conference. There will be a poster session and water resources issues. reception at the end of the first day, and posters will be Topics that will be highlighted include: available for viewing throughout both days. • Best practices in the design and application of Post-conference workshops will be held on October water resource management techniques 29. Workshop topics are: Using the P8 Urban Catch- • Implications of water policy decisions ment Model (UCM) for Water Quality Improvement, • Research in current and emerging issues and Surface Water Monitoring Projects. Space is lim- • Fresh water sustainability ited and the deadline for early registration is October • Agricultural drainage impacts 13. See the WRC website for complete details: http:// The conference provides a forum for discussion wrc.umn.edu/waterconf/. and discovery between water resources profession- Highlighted Speakers

Janet L. Attarian, Green Infrastructure for Great Cities. Ms. Attarian serves as Project Director, Streetscape and Sustainable Design Program, and Sustainability Coordinator for the Chicago Department of Transportation. Ms. Attarian is a nationally recognized leader in sustainable infrastructure who works to turn Chicago's streetscapes, riverwalks, and pocket parks into great urban places. She is the winner of the 2007 Chicago Innovation Award and the 2007 Illinois APA Gold Award. Her work has been featured in Public Works Magazine, Plenty Magazine, and Roads and Bridges Janet L. Attarian Magazine.

Jack Bacon, Killer Aps for the Green Global Village. Dr. Bacon is an internationally- known distinguished lecturer (emeritus) of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). A noted futurist and techological historian, his extensive career includes development of cutting edge technologies including controlled thermonuclear fusion, the development of the electronic office and the globalization of business. He is the author of My Grandfather's Clock.

Jack Bacon

Mark Seeley, The SE Minnesota Floods of August 2007: In Historical and Future Context. University of Minnesota Professor Seeley works on the utilization of meteorological and climatological data for agricultural production systems and management of natural resources. He also works with energy providers and uses weather forecasts to anticipate price volatility for winter heating costs. He authored a 200-year history of Minnesota weather titled Minnesota Weather Almanac. He has been awarded the Mn/DOT Research Partnership Award for his work in deployment of living snow fences, and the Extension Director's Award for Distinguished Faculty. Mark Seeley

Edward Thomas, Total Water Resources Management: Bringing Together Wetland, Storm Water, Floodplain, and Water Quality Management. Mr. Thomas is an attorney at the engineering corporation, Michael Baker Jr, Inc. Mr. Thomas retired from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency after 35 years of public service. He is active in developing national disaster and floodplain management policies, and in 2006 received the Goddard-White Award from the Association of State Floodplain Managers. Edward Thomas

Minnegram 3 September 2008 WRC co-director to chair Onsite Sewage Treatment Program EPA Science Advisory Board releases 2008-2009 schedule Administrator Stephen L. Johnson of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program has an- Deborah Swackhamer to chair the EPA Science Advisory nounced its 2008-2009 Workshop Schedule. This is the Board (SAB) beginning October 1, 2008. Onsite Program's 35th year of delivering instruction Deb Swackhamer has served on the SAB for four years, to septic system professionals involved in the design, chairing subcommittes that conducted reviews of the EPA's installation, inspection and care of septic systems Report on the Environment, the Metals Risk Assessment In addition to delivering 41 courses for septic sys- Framework, and helping guide contamination assessment tem professionals this year, OSTP will provide custom- during the EPA's reponse to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. ized continuing education for sponsoring local units of Both as Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and government and private companies, and Department as Co-Director of the Water Resources Center, Swackhamer of Commerce certified continuing education for private has extensive experience applying science to environmental companies, and Department of Commerce certified protection. Her research interests focus on chemical and continuing education for realtors. OSTP is also fin- biological processes affecting the behavior and fate of toxic ishing its Professional Training Manual revision to organic contaminants such as PCBs, dioxins, and pesticides coincide with recent rule revisions. It will create a more in the aquatic environment, particularly bioaccumulation user-friendly guide to septic system design, installation of persistent compounds in fish in the . She has and care. OSTP anticipates a January 1, 2009 release gained international recognition as an expert on toxics in date of the new manual. freshwater lakes and rivers. This year OSTP is offering Homeowner Operation "I look forward to the opportunity to help advise the and Maintenance Education (HOME). This train-the- Agency on science and technology, especially as a new ad- trainer course will provide attendees with the resources ministration is getting underway, " said Swackhamer. to provide effective training sessions about the use and Swackhamer replaces M. Granger Morgan, Lord Chair care of septic systems. This course is targeted to septic Professor in Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in system professional and manufacturers interested in Pittsburgh, who has served as chair of the SAB for the past providing education as a part of their business. four years. OSTP's Small Community Wastewater Education The SAB is an independently chartered Federal Advisory Program is also busy as it provides resources to dozens Committee composed of external scientists and engineers. of communities in Minnesota facing wastewater infra- The SAB’s principal mission includes reviewing the quality structure upgrade challenges. and relevance of the scientific and technical information be- To learn more about The Onsite Sewage Treatment ing used or proposed as the basis for EPA regulations. Every Program, visit http://septic.umn.edu. year, EPA solicits nominations for members to serve on the SAB. The chair will serve a two-year term.

Excerpted in part from an EPA news release.

Survey, continued from page 1 stormwater. barrels, and were open to cost- The majority of residents in share initiatives to mitigate the neighborhood were unaware stormwater flow. Forty-two that the Minnesota Pollution percent of residents of the con- Control Agency has listed Amity trol block mentioned cost as a Creek as impaired. factor in stormwater manage- Forty-eight percent of resi- ment. dents in the treatment block said For more information about that homeowners should bear stormwater pollution in west- the responsibility for managing ern Lake Superior watersheds, stormwater as compared to 10% go to http://www.lakesuperior on the control block. streams.org/stormwater/rspt A significant majority said .html. they were prepared to learn more about what they could do Survey team members Tim Beaster and Matt Kearns (Minnesota Conservation Corps) observe stormwater runoff flowing into Amity to reduce stormwater damage, Creek. such as installing rain gardens or

Minnegram 4 September 2008 WRS faculty help youth link science and culture

“Watch out! Don’t let the osprey get you.” “Those big fish UM faculty, worked together to create the White Earth Reserva- come from these tiny eggs?” “They call them SACFRY?!?” Those tion Science and Math Summer Program. Faculty from the WRS were among the calls and questions as students at the 2008 Program and WRC have participated in the program since its White Earth Reservation Academy of Math and Science played beginning. “Run for Your Life Cycle” learning about the life stages and The four-week course uses the Reservation’s natural re- journeys of the kind of fish they’re likely to see in lakes nearby. sources to teach children in grades four through 8 about math In the water resources component of last summer’s program, and science, connecting those disciplines to Ojibwe traditions. they also followed the path of a single drop of water through the Students work on a shared project throughout the four weeks. hydrologic cycle, creating bracelets of colored beads with spiri- In past courses, students have designed an environmental tual significance, and recognizing the importance of water in the learning center for the Reservation, built a full-sized birch bark natural world. canoe, and produced a video documentary about the Reserva- Nine years ago, in an effort to raise the high school gradu- tion. This summer they created vegetable gardens for commu- ation rates of Native American youth, University of Minnesota nity elders. faculty joined the White Earth Indian Reservation to create Professor Charles Blinn (Forest Resources) has been part of a summer program curriculum that would weave traditional the program since its planning stages in 1998. While the content Ojibwe skills and culture with math and science. Reservation of the curriculum varies, he enjoys the constant of seeing the natural resource managers, tribal elders and teachers, as well as same people from University campuses across Minnesota and the tribal representatives. “Being with these partners is a great opportunity,” said Blinn. He is pleased by the high percent- age of kids who return each year. This stimulates a welcome challenge to keep making the learning fun and interesting. Typically, the instructor meets with a tribal elder to map out the lesson that relates Ojibwe culture to the math or science curriculum and shows students how science and math relate to “tradi- tional ways of knowing.” Students also tour the University of Minnesota, Crook- ston campus, meet campus faculty, and attend classses geared to their grade level. Deb Zak, Northwest District Extension Director, said, “The partnership has given the Reservation teachers and students a unique summer educational opportu- nity to make learning math and science enjoyable while creating connections to the University so they can encourage their students to consider enrolling at the UM Professor Ray Newman describes periphyton and aquatic insects on a rock. once they graduate from high school.”

Plan report continued from page 1 land and water restoration, sustainable row-crops for use in biofuels as soon as David Mulla, Anne Kapuscinski, and practices and economic incentives for the technology allows would improve WRC agronomist Les Everett played sustainability. in-stream and in-field habitat, dampen key roles as team co-leads. Other team Water is one of the signature natural peak stream flows that cause streambank co-leads included Lance Neckar from the resources of Minnesota, and its protec- erosion, improve soil and water quality, Department of Landscape Architecture, tion and restoration is prominent in the and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Don Fosnacht, George Host, and Gerald recommendations. While each of the The recommendations are being Niemi from NRRI-UMN Duluth, Cyn- four issue teams had a specific focus, used to set the research agenda for the thia Hagley from Minnesota Sea Grant, many of the recommendations converged LCCMR and to guide budget planning John Shardlow from Bonestroo, and Jean across teams, providing multiple natu- for several agencies. The entire report, Coleman from CR Planning. Questions ral resource benefits. For example, the including recommendations, is available about the plan can be directed to Deb recommendation to transition to grow- at http//:www.lccmr.leg.mn. Swackhamer ([email protected]). ing perennial biomass rather than annual Water Resources Science faculty

Minnegram 5 September 2008 U of M Water Community News University of Minnesota Water Resources Science Program Larry Baker (WRC, WRS) and species and sediments,” in the September Degree Recipients colleagues from Phoenix (M. McHale, 2006 Society of Civil Engineers Journal of Environmental Engineering. Deb Koerner and N. Grimm) presented Madeline Banschbach received a poster “Developing carbon budgets Barb Liukkonen (Minnesota Sea Grant, her M.S. in July 2008. Her thesis for cities: Phoenix as a case study” WRC) co-authored a poster with Nate was entitled: An Evaluation of Soil at the Ecological Society of America Meyer and Wayne Seidel, “Impact of a Properties and Efficiency of an Conference in Milwaukee, WI, August Conservation Field Day: Lake County Infiltration Basin. Banschbach was 3–8, 2008. Case Study," for the Association advised by James Anderson and James of Natural Resource Extension (Forest Resources) lectured Perry. Ken Brooks Professionals National Meeting, in a summer school graduate course, Madison, WI, May 20–23, 2008. Filiz Dadaser Celik received her Ph.D. “Coping with Climate Change— in July 2008. Her dissertation was titled Integrated Watershed Management,” at Eric Merten (WRS) presented Impact of Large-scale Irrigation on the Wageningen Graduate Schools in “Forest Harvest Effects on a Northern a Closed Basin Wetland: Water Flow Rolduc-Kerkrade, The Netherlands. Minnesota Stream System: A Study Alterations and Participatory Irrigation Spanning 11 Years," Bridget Seegers (IonE) was named Management Effect on the Sultan Jonathan Foley (WRS) presented “Ecological director of the Institute on the Stoichiometry: Contrasts Across the Marshes Ecosystem in Turkey. Celik Environment effective August 25, 2008. Marine and Freshwater Divide," and was advised by Patrick Brezonik and Foley was the founder and director of the Dana Vanderbosch (WRS) presented Heinz Stefan. Center of Sustainability at the University “Factors Affecting the Establishment of Wisconsin where he examined John Loomis received his M.S. of Scirpus Validus in Urban Lakeshore complex global environmental systems in May 2008. His thesis was titled: Restoration," at the Annual Meeting of and their interactions with human “The Survival and Blood Chemistry the Ecological Society of America in societies. Response of Walleye Sander Vitreus Milwaukee, WI, August 3–8, 2008. to a Simulated Live-Release Fishing Efi Foufoula-Georgiou (Civil Chris Paola (Earth Science, Geology Tournament.” Loomis was advised by Engineering, WRS), a McKnight and Geophysics, WRS) has been named Distinguished Professor, has been Bruce Vondracek. Institute of Technology Distinguished appointed director of the National Professor. The award honors exceptional Seth Moore received his Ph.D. in Center of Earth-surface Dynamics faculty for their efforts in and May 2008. His dissertation was titled (NCED). Foufoula-Georgiou replaces contributions to teaching, scholarly “Predicting Coaster Brook Trout IonE founding fellow Chris Paola, who research, and for their commitment to Distribution Based on Landscapes, will remain a professor in geology and the Institute of Technology. Habitats, Fish Communities and Life geophysics and continue as a researcher History.” Moore was advised by Carl at NCED. (Environmental Health Matt Simcik Richards. Sciences, WRS) sampled the water, (Minnesota Sea Grant), Cindy Hagley sediment and foodweb of Lake Johanna Melissa Wilson received her M.S. in (Minnesota Sea Jesse Schomberg in Arden Hills this summer to investigate July 2008. Her thesis was titled: Crop Grant), and Sue O’Halloran (University perfluorochemical dynamics in the Productivity and Nitrate Leaching in of Wisconsin-Superior), received a system. This project is funded by the $26,700 grant August 18, 2008 from Coarse-Textured Soils as Affected by MPCA through the University’s Master Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal the Use of Polymer Coated Urea and Contract for Impaired Waters from the Program to fund , Deep Tillage. Wilson was advised by View from the Lake consent decree between 3M and the Expanded Outreach, K-12 curricula, the John Moncrief and Carl Rosen. State of Minnesota. Web, and Sustainability Programing. Martijn Woltering received his M.S. Peter Steen (WRS) presented (WRS) presented in May 2008. His plan B paper was Beth Holbrook “Hydroxylated Polybrominated Diphenyl “Feeding Mechanisms of Age-0 Lean titled: Late Pleistocene Temperature Ether Photolysis Quantum Yields and Lake Trout ( )" at History of Southeast Africa: a TEX86 Salvalinus namaycush Product Identification" at the American the American Fisheries Society Annual Temperature Record from Lake Chemical Society National Meeting in Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, August Philadelphia, PA, August 17–21, 2008. Malawi.” Woltering was advised by 17–21, 2008. Josef Werne and Thomas Johnson. Deb Swackhamer (WRC, , Miki Hondzo, Michael Semmens Environmental Health Sciences, WRS) Rachel Walker received her Ph.D. (Civil Engineering, WRS) and former has been appointed by Governor in July 2008. Her dissertation was student were selected by Jeffrey Weiss Tim Pawlenty to the Green Jobs Task titled: Wild Rice: The Dynamics of the American Society of Civil Engineers Force, created to develop and present Its Population Cycles and the Debate Environmental Water Resources Institute a statewide action plan to optimize the Over Its Control at the Minnesota to receive the 2008 Samuel Arnold growth of the green economy. Legislature. Walker was advised by John Greely Award in recognition of their Pastor. paper “Storm water detention ponds: Modeling heavy metal removal by plant Community, continued on page 7 Minnegram 6 September 2008 Upcoming Events

October 27–28. The 2008 Minnesota Species Conference 2008: Acting and its aftermath. Deborah Swackhamer Water Resources Conference. Locally to Protect Our Legendary and Pat Nunnally will present RiverCentre in St. Paul, MN. Post- Lands and Waters. The conference is environmental and social insights on conference workshops will be offered designed to strengthen awareness of the effects of the collapse. Experts in October 29. Register now at: http:// invasive species issues at the local level education and human development, wrc.umn.edu/waterconf/. and to promote local prevention and public engagement and journalism will management. Pre-conference workshops share their thoughts. UM President October 21, 2008. TheTwentieth for the general public and professionals Robert Bruininks will provide a capstone Annual St. Croix River Research will be held Sunday October. 26. Topics comment. For more information visit: Rendezvous at Marine on St. Croix, include earthworms, gypsy moths and http://ias.umn.edu/CityRiverBridge.php. MN. This conference serves as a forum lake vegetation management. For more for presentation and discussion of information and registration, visit: www December 5, 2008. GIS workshop. scientific research on the watershed .minnesotaswcs.org/Invasives.htm. The Minnesota Population Center. The of the St. Croix River. For more seven-hour course will be a combination information, visit: http://www.smm Fall 2008. USDA Technical Service of laboratory work and presentations, .org/enews/2008/june/researchstation/. Provider Certification Courses. including database creation, basic GIS Certification is offered in Nutrient concepts, hands-on GIS exercises, and October 26–29, 2008. 27th Annual Management Management Planning, an introduction to spatial analysis. More International Submerged Lands Pest Management Planning, RUSLE2 information: http://uttc.umn Management Conference at the Introduction and Advanced MN .edu/training/courses/description Northwestern Michigan College Phosphorus Index, Field Evaluation for .jsp?secName=GIS101. Hagerty Center in Traverse City, MI. Conservation Practices and Invasive The conference will highlight issues Species Management. For dates, October 22, 2008, National Research surrounding the administration of locations and registration, visit: http:// Program (NRP) and United States submerged lands and adjacent uplands. tsp.umn.edu. Geological Service(USGS) Lecture For more information, visit: http://www Series presents speaker Dr. Rick Healy w.submergedlands2008.com. October 9–10, 2008. The City, the River, (NRP, USGS): "Recharge Processes" at the Bridge. UM Institute for Advanced the USGS in Moundsview, MN. For more October 26–29, 2008, Duluth Study. This symposium provides a information contact Jim Stark, stark@ Entertainment Convention Center, sweeping view of the I-35 bridge collapse usgs.gov. Duluth, MN. Minnesota Invasive

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Deb Swackhamer chaired the 2008 McNeill (Chemistry, WRS) will chair Martijn Woltering (WRS) presented Gordon Research Conference in the 2010 Conference. Paige Novak two posters at the Gordon Research Environmental Sciences: Water, held (Civil Engineering, WRS) was an invited Conference on Organic Geochemistry in June 22–27 in Holderness, NH. Kris speaker. Holderness, NH, August 3–8, 2008.

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