Presenter: Sarah Thompson (winner of a 2009 ASPRS student research scholarship)
Subject: GIS Applications: Cow Manure, Stream Quality, and Salmon Death
Sarah Thompson will give an intriguing presentation describing methods for employing GIS to solve environmental problems caused by human agricultural practices. Her research focuses on the detrimental effects of cow manure runoff on stream health and salmon survival.
We will also be announcing awesome opportunities for research and conference travel funding!