Abstract: The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will present the results of a comprehensive study that shows a significant increase over the past 15 years in the number and diversity of species of tiny invertebrates (known as benthic organisms) that live on the bottom of the Hackensack River in the Meadowlands. The rebounding populations of these … Read more
Abstract: Montclair State University is interested in developing a GIS for their campus. They have CAD drawings of all their buildings and a Trimble GeoXT which they plan to use to collect information regarding fire hydrants, light poles etc. The individuals attending the presentation have an understanding of GIS. They are interested in learning about … Read more
Abstract: This day-long even features environmentally-oriented activities and educational programs, including ecological tours of Snake Hill, pontoon-boat cruises on the Hackensack River, carnival type attractions and games, a petting zoo, pony rides, food and refreshments and live musical performances! Make sure to stop by the MRRI exhibit to participate in the “Soak the Polluter” activity. … Read more
Abstract: Senior Environmental Scientist, Ed Konsevick, will discuss MRRI’s interactive web-based data dissemination system at the New Jersey Water Monitoring Council’s June 11th meeting. The technical focus for this meeting will be on Water Quality Data Management.
Abstract: Two of MRRI’s GIS Specialists will be making a special presentation to the Borough of Ridgefield regarding the services that the MRRI GIS Department offers to each of the 14 municipalities in the Meadowlands District. The presentation will focus on IMS Applications, the Google Earth application, data collection/processing services and staff training amongst others.
Abstract: MRRI has been communicating spatially explicit data and information about the Hackensack Meadowlands District in northern New Jersey since 1992. A regional initiative to share GIS resources with and among local governments was approved under the Municipal Assistance Program. One component of the program was to develop the Emergency Reponse Information System (ERIS); a … Read more
Abstract: The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission (NJMC) is a regional planning agency in northern New Jersey with jurisdiction over 14 municipalities. This case study describes a five year effort by this agency to serve geographic knowledge to 14 towns in the region by sharing resources and infrastructure through a centralized Geographical Information System (GIS). Serving … Read more
Abstract: A time span of 15 years separated two surveys of the benthic macroinvertebrate community of the Hackensack Meadowlands. During each survey, three replicate grab samples were collected using a full-sized Ponar grab at 26 sampling locations during each season over a one year period. The original survey, conducted in 1987, recovered 65,565 organisms from … Read more
Abstract: The Hackensack Meadowlands region is an ideal setting for monitoring atmospheric air conditions. The preserved wetlands are surrounded by Routes 3 and 46 to the North and South, and Route 7 and Interstate 95 on the West and East. Since these wetlands are preserved, we know atmospheric pollutants must be caused by the automobiles … Read more
Abstract: Members of MRRI’s scientific research team presented their latest findings of the “New Jersey Turnpike Air Monitoring” study currently being conducted to the staff at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The objective of the study is to determine how particulate concentration from Turnpike vehicle emissions is affected by seasons, day and night, traffic flow … Read more