“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”

-Benjamin Franklin

Sampling the Santa Ana River

Took some students out to sample the Santa Ana River for metals content.

Second Round of Sampling in CO

This was a great location to sample shallow aquifer gases. Note the gas well not too far in the background.

Doing Research and Engaging Middle School Children

We sampled on a local Middle School this day. As part of out work, we showed several classrooms of children what we do...how we...

More Sampling in Colorado

We work in rural areas a lot and often have animals get interested in what we are doing. This time, it is cows...Moo!

Sampling in North Dakota Continues...

North Dakota is real pretty...work is going well. We will eventually go to colorado for some work before heading home. It will be...

Sampling Starts in ND

We are starting by sampling salt springs and some surface waters near the edge of the Basin.

Hitting the Road for Fieldwork

We are on our way to North Dakota and Colorado for Fieldwork. Montana is really pretty.

Student Posters

Students presenting their research at the College of Science student research symposium. So proud of them for their hard work.

Oil Seeps in California

I took several students to some oil seeps in Towsley Canyon (NW LA County). Aside from the oil, there is hyper saline water also...

Animals Like Clean Water

We often get interested animals when we sample their water. Donkeys, Cows, Sheep...Oh My!

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