Abstract: Atmospheric hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI), which is highly toxic and carcinogenic, is emitted from both anthropogenic and natural sources. Chromium is among the top five most abundant metals in diesel particles, and thus, the Meadowlands district, which is located close to the NJ Turnpike (NJTPK) with high truck traffic volume, may have an elevated Cr-VI … Read more
Abstract: Pore-water chemistry, up to a depth of 80 cm, was monitored seasonally for a three-year period at a newly constructed marsh (near the Secaucus High School) and an established marsh, both along the Hackensack River. In both cases dialysis samplers were permanently installed in selected locations of the high marsh. Samplers were also placed … Read more
Abstract: GIS Specialist Sachin Jain will present a demo for the web application that allows users to subscribe to different kinds of environmental warnings regarding air quality, water quality and flooding. Air quality warnings will cover certain air parameters such as CO SO2 O3. Water quality warnings will cover the dissolved oxygen content and water … Read more
Abstract: The EPA will be hosting a webinar on an air toxics study conducted at the New Jersey Meadowlands. Below is the announcement released by the EPA. New Jersey Meadowlands Turnpike Study This study was specifically designed to identify ambient air quality gradients of particulate matter (PM2.5), total suspended particles (TSP) and associated 16 PAHs/10 … Read more
Abstract: Between 1905 and 1976, chromite ore containing 45-50% chromium (Cr) was shipped from all over the world to plants in Jersey City and Kearny for chromate and bichromate chemical manufacturing. An estimated 2.75 million tons of chromite ore processing residue (COPR) containing 2-7% chromium was produced in this time period and was widely used … Read more
Abstract: The MRRI GIS group will be hosting members of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners for a presentation on the utilization of GIS technologies in the Meadowlands District and how such programs may benefit other organizations with similar goals and responsibilities. The presentation will encompass a thorough examination of the GIS Outreach (MAGNET) Program, Emergency … Read more
Abstract: Brian Kennedy will present a review of the web traffic analytics and trends for the MRRI website. The presentation will focus on various methods for increasing MRRI’s web presence in 2010.
Abstract: The Meadowlands Commission provided Fairleigh Dickinson University with grant funding to provide a digital copy of maps and documents relevant to researchers at the Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute, and to preserve and maintain the original items. Brigid Burke (Digital Projects Librarian) and Richard Goerner (University Archivist) of FDU will discuss the materials selected for … Read more
Abstract: The Geographic Information Systems team will be presenting GIS Outreach to representatives from the Township of Lyndhurst under the NJMC’s Magnet program. They will go over services that are provided to the towns including ERIS & Flooding, Municipal Map and the NJMC’s COOP/Shared Services. The presentation will highlight these services with an open-discussion forum … Read more
Abstract: Assessment of spatial and temporal changes in surface water is an important aspect for evaluating temporal variations of the river’s pollution due to natural and anthropogenic input of point and non point sources. MRRI has been implementing a seasonal water quality study from 14 sampling sites for 22 parameters collected since 1993 in the … Read more