2006 St. Croix River Research Rendezvous Presentations

Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
October 17, 2006

Presentations

THE 2006 ST. CROIX NUTRIENT REDUCTION AGREEMENT-THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE POLICY
Abstract
Randy S. Ferrin, St. Croix Basin Water Resources Planning Team

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN APPLYING THE SWAT WATERSHED MODEL TO THE WILLOW RIVER, WESTERN WISCONSIN
Abstract
Marylee S. Murphy, University of Minnesota, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics
James E. Almendinger, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Science Museum of Minnesota

GROUND-WATER SUSCEPTIBILITY IN THE ST. CROIX RIVER BASIN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA
Abstract
Paul Juckem, U.S.G.S. Wisconsin Water Science Center

FECAL COLIFORM TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD – NORTH BRANCH OF THE SUNRISE RIVER
Abstract
Jerry Spetzman, Chisago County
Craig Affeldt, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Greg Johnson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Chris Zadak, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Mary Darragh Schmitz, Chisago County
Lisa Thibodeau, Chisago County
Craig Mell, Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District
Pat Conrad, Emmons and Olivier Resources, Inc.
Andrea Plevan, Emmons and Olivier Resources, Inc.

ESTIMATING THE NUTRIENT AND SEDIMENT LOADING OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH BRANCH OF VALLEY CREEK BY USING FLUX
Abstract
Erin Mortenson, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Science Museum of Minnesota
Allison Stephens, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota

INTRODUCTION TO THE USGS NAWQA NUTRIENT ENRICHMENT EFFECTS TEAM: NEW STUDY OF NITROGEN CYCLING AND MASS BALANCE ON VALLEY CREEK, MINNESOTA*
Abstract
William Richardson, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, La Crosse, WI
John Duff, USGS Water Resources Division, National Research Program, Menlo Park, CA
Jim Tesoriero, USGS, Oregon Water Science Center, Portland, OR
Kathy Lee, Minnesota Water Science Center, Moundsview, MN
Lynn Bartsch, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, La Crosse, WI
Mark Munn, Washington Water Science Center, Tacoma WA

ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT TRANSPORT DATA AND CALCULATION OF HISTORICAL SEDIMENT LOAD, ST. CROIX RIVER, MN/WI
Abstract
Emily Kushner, Macalester College, Department of Geology
Kelly MacGregor, Macalester College, Department of Geology
Dan Hornbach, Macalester College, Department of Biology

USING HYDRAULIC PARAMETERS TO PREDICT MUSSEL DENSITY
Abstract
D.J. Hornbach, Macalester College, Department of Biology
M.C. Hove, Macalester College, Department of Biology
K.R. MacGregor, Macalester College, Department of Geology

ADAPTIVE CLUSTER SAMPLING OF FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN THE ST. CROIX RIVER
Abstract
Ben Dickinson, Mark Hove, and Dan Hornbach
Macalester College, Department of Biology

WATER QUALITY MONITORING PLAN FOR THE ST. CROIX RIVER, MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN: 2006
Abstract
Don Hansen, U.S. Geological Survey
Sue Magdalene, St. Croix Watershed Research Station
Kent Johnson, Metropolitan Council-Environmental Services
Craig Affeldt, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Brenda Moraska Lafrancois, National Park Service
Travis Thiel, Washington Conservation District

KIDS IN THE FIELD - HIGH SCHOOL FIELD EDUCATION ON THE ST CROIX RIVER AS A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF LONG TERM MONITORING
Abstract
Toben D. Lafrancois, Edgewood High School, Madison, WI

SILICA IN THE ST. CROIX AND BEYOND
Abstract
Laura D. Triplett, University of Minnesota Department of Geology and Geophysics
Daniel R. Engstrom, St. Croix Watershed Research Station
Scott Schellhaass, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services

OXYGEN DEPLETION IN LAKE ST. CROIX: MODERN AND PALEOLIMNOLOGICAL INSIGHTS
Abstract
B. Moraska Lafrancois, National Park Service
L. Triplett, University of Minnesota
J. Sieracki, National Park Service
B. Karns, National Park Service
D. Francis, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
C. Stewart, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

PALEOECOLOGY OF THE ST. CROIX RIVER: FINDINGS FROM FLOODPLAIN WETLANDS AND LAKE ST. CROIX
Abstract
Joy M. Ramstack, Croix Watershed Research Station
Mark B. Edlund, Croix Watershed Research Station
Laura D. TriplettCroix Watershed Research Station, University of Minnesota, Department of Geology and Geophysics
Daniel R. Engstrom, University of Minnesota, Department of Geology and Geophysics

LANDSCAPE PATTERNS AND CLIMATIC CHANGE: 1200 YEARS OF VEGETATION CHANGE ON THE NORTHWEST WISCONSIN SAND PLAIN
Abstract
Randy Calcote, Limnological Research Center, University of Minnesota
Sara Hotchkiss, Botany Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Elizabeth A. Lynch, Department of Biology, Luther College, Decorah, IA

MONITORING GRASSLAND BIRD AND BUTTERFLY POPULATIONS
Abstract
Megan Kranz McGuire, University of Minnesota, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

SCENIC ASSESSMENT OF THE ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAY
Abstract
Bart Richardson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources David Pitt, University of Minnesota, College of Design, Department of Landscape Architecture Andrea Wedul, Washington Conservation District

LARGE RIVERS AND WADEABLE STREAMS: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROTOCOLS
Abstract
Suzanne Magdalene, St. Croix Watershed Research Station
Daniel Engstrom, St. Croix Watershed Research Station
Joan Elias, National Park Service

CORPS OF ENGINEERS INVOLVEMENT IN WATER RESOURCE PLANNING FOR THE ST. CROIX RIVER BASIN
Abstract
Elliott L. Stefanik, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District