DEVELOPMENT OF EDNA DETECTION PROTOCOLS FOR THE EASTERN HELLBENDER IN A TRIBUTARY OF THE WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
Wands, Tara, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, wantara@lycoming.edu; Kaunert, Matt, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, kaunert@lycoming.edu; Andrew, David, Biology Department Lycoming Clean Water Institute 1 College Place Williamsport PA, 17701, andrew@lycoming.edu.
MONITORING ZOOPLANKTON POPULATION, WATER CHEMISTRY, AND WETLAND VEGETATION COMMUNITIES AT ROBERT PORTER ALLEN NATURAL AREA
Gaujee, Soumayyah, Clean Water Institute/Department of Biology, Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17702, gausoum@lycoming.edu; Rieck, Leslie, O., Department of Biology, Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17702, rieck@lycoming.edu; Bohlin, Emily, Department of Biology Lycoming College One College Place Williamsport PA, 17702, bohlin@lycoming.edu; Kaunert, Matt, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17702, kaunert@lycoming.edu.
Urban Stream Water Chemistry and Coliforms
Dodoo, Daniella, Clean Water Institute/Department of Biology, Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17702, doddani@lycoming.edu; Kaunert, Matt, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, One College Place, Williamsport, PA,17702, kaunert@lycoming.edu; Rieck, Leslie, O. Department of Biology Lycoming College One College Place Williamsport PA, 17702, rieck@lycoming.edu.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK ON HALFMOON CREEK IN CENTRE COUNTY, PA
Senerchia, Helen, Ecosystem Science and Management, The Pennsylvania State University, 117 Forest Resources Building, University Park, PA, 16802, hks5357@psu.edu; Groh, Tyler, Ecosystem Science and Management, The Pennsylvania State University, 117 Forest Resources Building, University Park, PA, 16802, tag5611@psu.edu.
RESPONSE OF THE NORTH BRANCH OF MIDDLE CREEK TO A CHANGE IN THE SOURCE OF OUTFLOW FROM WALKER LAKE DURING SUMMER 2023
Ross, Tori, undeclared, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, ross22t@mtholyoke.edu; Holt, Jack, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870, holt@susqu.edu.
ASSESSING THE STREAM HEALTH OF TWO BRANCHES OF THE JUNIATA RIVER
Jacks, Lily, Environmental Sciences, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, jacksli21@juniata.edu; Merovich, George, Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College, merovich@juniata.edu.
ROLE OF NUTRIENTS IN MEDIATING THE EFFECTS OF ALGAL-PRODUCED LABILE CARBON EXUDATES ON THE DECOMPOSITION OF LABILE AND RECALCITRANT DETRITAL ORGANIC MATTER IN STREAMS
Martin, Hanna, Biology, Bloomsburg University, 396 Penn Argyle Ave, Bloomsburg, PA, 17835, hem946622@huskies.bloomu.edu; Rier, Steven, Department of Biology, Watershed Ecology Center, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, srier@commonwealthu.edu.
A TWO-YEAR STUDY OF TWO LOCAL RESERVOIRS ON THE UPPER MIDDLE CREEK DRAINAGE.
Gandy, Cadence, Ecology, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870, gandy@susqu.edu; Rose, Michael, Ecology, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870, rosem@susqu.edu; Holt, Jack, Biology/Ecology Susquehanna University 514 University Avenue Selinsgrove Pennsylvania, 17870, holt@susqu.edu.
LAB-SCALE GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURES: INTEGRATING RESEARCH AND TEACHING
Brumbaugh-Cayford, Christopher , Engineering Physics, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, BRUMBCW20@juniata.edu; Adhikari, Kushal, Environmental Engineering, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, adhikari@juniata.edu.
BENEFITS OF RESTORING LARGE WOODY DEBRIS IN STREAMS TO OFF-CHANNEL AQUATIC HABITATS
Hudy, Morgan, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 mth016@bucknell.edu; McTammany, Matthew, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, mmctamma@bucknell.edu.
EFFECTS OF HETEROGENEOUS LANDSCAPES ON STREAM TEMPERATURE
Semanchik, Kristie, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, ks065@bucknell.edu; McTammany, Matthew, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, mmctamma@bucknell.edu.
REVISITING THE MIDDLE CREEK LAKE LEGACY SEDIMENTS (1833-1992): A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SEDIMENTS PRODUCED FROM LOGGING AND AGRICULTURE FROM A SMALL WATERSHED IN THE VALLEY AND RIDGE PROVINCE
Elick, Jennifer, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1164, elick@susqu.edu.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF MUDDY RUN, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Osborne, Bryson, Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, OSBORBM20@juniata.edu; Adhikari, Kushal, Environmental Engineering, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, adhikari@juniata.edu.
“LEGACY ISLANDS”- UNINTENTIONAL ANTHROPOGENIC ARTIFACTS FORMING IN THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER (NORTH BRANCH)
Kniss, Sylvia, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-116, knisss@susqu.edu; Weaver, Olivia, M., Earth & Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-116, weavero@susqu.edu; Elick, Jennifer, M. Earth & Environmental Sciences Susquehanna University Susquehanna Univ Earth & Environmental Sciences 514 University Ave Selinsgrove PA, 17870-1164, elick@susqu.edu.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT USING LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENTS (LIDS): CASE STUDY FROM JUNIATA COLLEGE, HUNTINGDON, PA
McWilliams, Ashley , Environmental Science & Studies, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, MCWILAM20@juniata.edu; Adhikari, Kushal, , Environmental Engineering, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, adhikari@juniata.edu.
SEQUESTERING CO2 USING DIATOMS
Poplos, Nathan, Biology, Saint Francis University, 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto , Pennsylvania, 15940, ncp400@francis.edu; DeBass, Caleb, Biology, Saint Francis University, 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, Pennsylvania, 15940, cxd407@francis.edu.
LARGE WOODY DEBRIS IN STREAMS BASED ON LOGGING HISTORY AND RESTORATION APPROACHES
Becker, Jackson, Biology Department, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, jtb034@bucknell.edu; McTammany, Matthew, E, Biology Department, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, mmctamma@bucknell.edu.
ON THE TRAIL OF BLUEBIRDS: WHERE CONSERVATION MEETS EDUCATION
Duncan, Dianna, Environmental, King’s College (Pennsylvania), 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711, diannaduncan@kings.edu; Ridgley, Nathan, King’s College (Pennsylvania), 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711, nathanridgley@kings.edu; Mangan, Brian, P King’s College (Pennsylvania) 133 N. River St. Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, 18711, brianmangan@kings.edu.
MONITORING RESPONSES TO AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE WOLF RUN WATERSHED
Leblanc, Daisy, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, lebdeir@lycoming.edu; Kaunert, Matt, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, kaunert@lycoming.edu; Rieck, Leslie, Clean Water Institute Lycoming College 1 College Place Williamsport PA, 17701, rieck@lycoming.edu.
EVALUATING VARIATION IN WATER QUALITY AT THE PROPOSED LYCOMING BIOLOGY FIELD STATION RESTORATION SITE
Wanner, Cameron, Clean Water Insitute, Lycoming College , 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, wancame@lycoming.edu; Kaunert, Matt, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, kaunert@lycoming.edu; Rieck, Leslie, Clean Water Institute Lycoming College 1 College Place Williamsport PA, 17701, rieck@lycoming.edu.
CONTRIBUTION OF LYCOMING COLLEGE CLEAN WATER INSTITUTE TO THE UNASSESSED WATERS INITIATIVE (2012-2023)
Humphrey, Olivia, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, humoliv@lycoming.edu; Kaunert, Matt, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, kaunert@lycoming.edu; Rieck, Leslie, Clean Water Institute Lycoming College 1 College Place Williamsport PA, 17701, rieck@lycoming.edu.
QUANTIFYING MACROINVERTEBRATE COMMUNITIES AT THE PROPOSED LYCOMING BIOLOGY FIELD STATION RESTORATION SITE
Fry, Benjamin, Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, bjfry174@yahoo.com; Kaunert, Matt, , Clean Water Institute, Lycoming College, 1 College Place, Williamsport, PA, 17701, kaunert@lycoming.edu; Rieck, Leslie, Clean Water Institute Lycoming College 1 College Place Williamsport PA, 17701, rieck@lycoming.edu.
SEDIMENT MOTION FROM TROPICAL STORM LEE: DO STREAM POWER INDEX AND LIDAR DEMS TELL THE SAME STORY?
Crago, Richard, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, rcrago@bucknell.edu.
RUSTY CRAYFISH (FAXONIUS RUSTICUS) DIURNAL/NOCTURNAL DIET ANALYSIS WITHIN STANDING STONE CREEK
Walters, Barrett, Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, waltebj20@juniata.edu; Merovich, George, Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College, 1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA, 16652, merovich@juniata.edu.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN LOCAL WATERS AND SOILS
Tucholski, Kylee, Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, kmt016@bucknell.edu; Olsson, Marlee, Biology, Bucknell University; Stowe, Emily, Biology, Bucknell University, 1 Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, estoweva@bucknell.edu.
WHAT IS CONTAMINATING STREAMS IN UNION COUNTY?
Karamitros, Filareti, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, One Dent Drive, Lewisburg PA, PA, 17837, fmk004@bucknell.edu; Gwin, Carley, cag031@bucknell.edu; Sills, Deborah, Deborah.sills@bucknell.edu; Gonzalez, Demi,dsg012@bucknell.edu; Gamboa, Melanie, mjg032@bucknell.edu, Ndhlovu, Omuhle, oln002@bucknell.edu, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Bucknell University, One Dent Drive, Lewisburg PA, 17837.
PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN WOLF SPIDERS
Doucette, Colman, Chemistry, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, Doucette@susqu.edu; Tom, Lou Ann, Chemistry, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, toml@susqu.edu; Persons, Matthew, Biology Susquehanna University 514 University Ave Selinsgrove PA, 17870, persons@susqu.edu.
SHALE GAS DEVELOPMENT AND WASTEWATER SPILLS AS A DRIVER FOR BIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN SECOND-ORDER STREAMS OF NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Reheard, Bridget, Department of Geosciences; Ecosystem Science and Management, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 16801, bjr5802@psu.edu; Shaheen, Samuel, Department of Geosciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16801, sws41@psu.edu; Brantley, Susan, Department of Geosciences The Pennsylvania State University University Park Pennsylvania, 16801, sxb7@psu.edu; Ferreri, C. P., Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16801, cpf3@psu.edu.
GENDER GAP IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY IN JAPAN
Robinson, Tseday, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Ave, Lewisburg , PA, 17837, ter013@bucknell.edu; Horsely; Luna, lch014@bucknell.edu; Ware, Ibrahim, ihw002@bucknell.edu; Takahashi, Mizuki, Department of Biology, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Ave, Lewisburg, PA,17837, mt027@bucknell.edu.
THE EFFECTS OF EASTERN HEMLOCK AND POND DRYING ON POND-BREEDING AMPHIBIANS
Sprenkel, Marley, Biology, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, sprenkelm@susqu.edu; Matlaga, Tanya, Biology, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, matlagat@susqu.edu.
QUICK AND DIRTY FIELD ID: HOW ACCURATE ARE WE AT IDENTIFYING SCULPIN TO SPECIES IN THE WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER?
Ashcraft, Sara, Freshwater Research Institute, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, ashcraft@susqu.edu; Hepfer, Paige, Ecology Program, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, hepfer@susqu.edu.
UP AND DOWN: HOW ARE BROOK TROUT POPULATIONS REACTING TO FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURES IN THIS CHANGING CLIMATE?
Johnson, Trevor, Department of Ecology, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870, johnsontj@susqu.edu; Wilson, Matthew, Freshwater Research Initiative, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870; Ressler, Daniel, Freshwater Research Initiative Susquehanna University 514 University Avenue Selinsgrove Pennsylvania, 17870; Ashcraft, Sara, Freshwater Research Initiative, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870.
CHARACTERIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE JAPANESE GIANT SALAMANDER IN SMALL, UPPER-REACH TRIBUTARIES DISCONNECTED BY HYDROELECTRIC DAMS USING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA
McGuire, Brigid, Biology, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Avenue C7890, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837, 07933, bfm005@bucknell.edu; Takahashi, Mizuki, , Biology, Animal Behavior, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837, mt027@bucknell.edu.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF NITROGEN METABOLISM IN A NOVEL CYANOBACTERIUM, PSEUDANABAENA STRAIN SR411, ISOLATED FROM THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER.
Saionz, Virginia, Biology, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837, vgs002@bucknell.edu; Stowe, Emily, Biology, Bucknell University, 701 Moore Avenue C7890, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837, estoweva@bucknell.edu.
THERMAL STRESS ON SCULPIN AND THE TROPHIC SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTED STREAMS
Tryon, Danielle, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, tryon@susqu.edu; Ressler, Dan, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, resslerd@susqu.edu; Ashcraft, Sara, Freshwater Research Institute Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way Selinsgrove PA, 17870, ashcraft@susqu.edu; Wilson, Matt, Freshwater Research Institute, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, wilsonmatt@susqu.edu.
SILK AND PREDATOR SEX MEDIATED ANTIPREDATOR RESPONSES AMONG NEUSTONIC PREY OF THE SEMI-AQUATIC FISHING SPIDER Dolomedes triton
Shilcusky, Aislinn, Ecology Program, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, 3498, Selinsgrove, PA, PA, 17870, shilcusky@susqu.edu; Ahmed, Faiza, Biomedical Sciences Program, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, 3498, Selinsgrove, PA, PA, 17870, ahmedf@susqu.edu; Persons, Matthew, J Ecology Program Susquehanna University 1858 Weber Way, 3498 Selinsgrove, PA PA,17870, persons@susqu.edu.
Wolf spiders learn to use beacons and associative cues to navigate to dry targets under simulated flood conditions.
Weidman, Riko, Ecology Program, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, 3498, Selinsgrove, PA, PA, 17870, weidman@susqu.edu; Persons, Kelsey, Biomedical Sciences Program, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way, 3498, Selinsgrove, PA, PA, 17870, kelseyskye16@gmail.com; Persons, Matthew, J., Ecology Program Susquehanna University 1858 Weber Way, 3498 Selinsgrove, PA PA,17870, persons@susqu.edu.
APPLICATION OF MACHINE VISION IN THE MEASUREMENT OF TURBIDITY
Rudy, Ian, Computer Science, Susquehanna University, 1858 Weber Way box 3460, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, rudyi@susqu.edu; Wilson, Matthew, Ecology, Susquehanna University, CEER Freshwater Research Institute, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, wilsonmatt@susqu.edu.
ACCESSIBILITY OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION? EVALUATING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND HIKING TRAILS ACCESSIBILITY VIA LIDAR & UAV
Yang, Zhanchao, Geography, Binghamton University, State University of New York, 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton, NY 13902; zyang91@binghamtom.edu; Newberry, Jay, Geography, Binghamton University, State University of New York, 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Binghamton, NY 13902.
HERBICIDE EFFECTS ON EARTHWORM (LUMBRICUS terrestris) SEED SELECTION AND GERMINATION.
Milliken, Caitlin, Biology, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, Doucette@susqu.edu; Persons, Matthew, Biology Susquehanna University 514 University Ave Selinsgrove PA, 17870, persons@susqu.edu.
EFFECTS OF STORMWATER RUNOFF ON DISSOLVED NUTRIENTS CONCENTRATION
Kibelstis, Erin, Department of Biology, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second ST, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, ek57304@huskies.bloomu.edu; Rier, Steven, Department of Biology, `Watershed Ecology Center, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second ST, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815, srier@commonwealthu.edu.
ERT, SRT and drilling logs to investigate the Hydrogeological Heterogeneity of an Aquifer in CEER, Susquehanna University.
Korba, Abby, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, korba@susqu.edu; Lachhab, Ahmed, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870; Brion, Skylar, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University,Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870; Day, Brandon, Earth and Environmental Sciences,Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870.
Bathymetric and Sediment Accumulation of Halfway Lake, PA using Ground-Penetrating Radar
Braught, Charles, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, lachhab@susqu.edu; Lachhab, Ahmed, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870.
THE FORMATION OF A NEW LEGACY ISLAND IN THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR DALMATIA, PA
Curley, Peyton, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1164, curley@susqu.edu; Elick, Jennifer, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Susquehanna University, 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA, 17870-1164, elick@susqu.edu.
EVALUATING WALLEYE (SANDER VITREUS) SPAWNING EFFORT ON CONSTRUCTED ROCK RUBBLE REEFS IN RAYSTOWN LAKE
Holdsworth, Autumn, Department of Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College; Fields, Abbi, Department of Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College; Merovich, George, Department of Environmental Science and Studies, Juniata College.
Assessing the Efficiency of Different Mesh Sizes for Microplastic Retrieval from the Waters of the Chesapeake Bay
Iskander, Benjamin, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 W Harrisburg Pike W236, Middletown, PA, 17057, bhi5012@psu.edu; Clark, Shirley, E, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 W Harrisburg Pike # W236F, Middletown, Pennsylvania, 17057-4846, sec16@psu.edu; Rios, Catherine, Communications Penn State Harrisburg 777 W Harrisburg Pike Middletown PA, 17057, car33@psu.edu; Xie, Yuefeng, , Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 W Harrisburg Pike W236G, Middletown, PA, 17057, yxx4@psu.edu.
The annual River Symposium is an educational community outreach event sponsored by the Bucknell Center for Sustainability & the Environment, the Susquehanna River Heartland Coalition for Environmental Studies, and the Pennsylvania Water Resources Research Center at Penn State University.
For more information, please contact Dr. Benjamin Hayes, Director of the Watershed Sciences and Engineering Program at the Bucknell Center for Sustainability & the Environment at brh010@bucknell.edu.