Sagehen Creek Field Station

18 Nov, 11 AM - 21 Nov, 04 AM

Taught by: Prof. Laura Rademacher Full Course Title: Seminar on current topics in isotope hydrology Short description: The proposed course is developed around recent literature and focuses on the application of contemporary isotopic techniques to hydrologic and hydrogeologic questions regarding water quality and water supply. Emphasis will be placed on issues and concerns relevant to California. Expanded course outline: A comprehensive discussion of pertinent background and historical information provided by the instructor will provide the framework of this course. These general materials will be supplemented with readings of recent peer-reviewed articles. Topics covered will include: ? Relationship between climate and water resources ? Impact of agricultural processes on water quality ? Effects of artificial storage and recovery on groundwater resources ? Impact of fire on surface water resources and flood forcasting ? Water quality and water resource problems in the west ? Interactions of humans and the water cycle Techniques discussed will include: ? Geochemical and isotopic hydrograph separations ? Groundwater age dating ? Isotopic tracking of contaminant transport ? Isotopic relationships of redox sensitive contaminants. Field trip outline: Sagehen (11/19-11/21) ? housing requested for students and instructor at Sagehen. Friday afternoon: arrival; intro to Valentine and NRS Friday evening: Class discussion on Sierra Nevada geology, climate, and hydrology Saturday day: Sagehen and Onion springs watershed overview and key site visits ?collect water samples for isotopic analyses from Onion springs; Visit Lake Tahoe and have an overview of Sierra Nevada and California hydrology issues; Tour the Truckee River watershed. Saturday evening: Student brainstorming Sunday: Tour of Lake Tahoe and surrounding area; discussion of previous studies of the lake and water resources in the Sierra Nevada and Southern California, including those using isotopic techniques.

Visit #5948 @Sagehen Creek Field Station

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Isotope hydrology course field trip #2

faculty - University of the Pacific

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Laura Rademacher Nov 18 - 21, 2004 (4 days)
Group of 9 Undergraduate Student Nov 18 - 21, 2004 (4 days)

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