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2013
- Armstrong, A.; Stedman, R.C.; Roessler, B.; Cuppett, C. 2013. Beyond the trees: Community as a riparian resotration outcome and resource. Water Resources Impact, 15(2):6-8 [link].
- Vedachalam, S.; Kay, D.L.; Riha, S.J. 2013. Capital investment and privatization: Public opinion on issues related to water and wastewater infrastructure. Working Paper [link].
- Rahm, B.G., Bates, J., Bertoia, L.R., Galford, A.E., Yoxtheimer, D.A.; Riha, S.J. 2012. Wastewater management and Marcellus Shale gas development: Trends, drivers, and planning implications. Journal of Environmental Management, 120:105-113 [link, preprint].
- Vedachalam, S.; Riha, S.J. 2013. Comment on 'Energy and air emission implications of a decentralized wastewater system.' Environmental Research Letters, 8(1):019001 [link]
2012
- NYSDEC/NYSWRI. 2012. Water Resource Summary: Town of Chatham. Report submitted to the Town of Chatham, NY [link].
- Abdalla, C.; Drohan, J.; Rahm, B.G.; Jacquet, J.; Becker, J.; Collins, A.; Klaiber, A.; Poe, G.; Grantham, D. 2012. Water’s journey through the shale gas drilling and production processes in the Mid-Atlantic region. Penn State Cooperative Extension [link].
- Rahm, B.G., Riha, S.J.; Yoxtheimer, D.; Boyer, E.; Carder, D.; Davis, K.; Belmecheri, S. 2012. Environmental water and air quality issues associated with shale gas development in the Northeast. Marcellus Shale Multi-State Academic Research Conference Position Paper, 12p [link].
- Stanne, S. 2012. The ecological and environmental effects of Huricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. New York State Conservationist, 67(1): 8-13 [link].
- Bowser, C. 2012. Out of the classroom, into the estuary. New York State Conservationist, 67(1): 20-24 [link].
- Vedachalam, S. 2012. Water supply in Chennai: Desalination and missed opportunities. Economic and Political Weekly, 47(23):16-19 [link, preprint].
- Vedachalam, S; Riha S.J. 2012. Desalination in northeastern U.S.: Lessons from four case studies. Desalination, 297:104-110 [link, preprint].
- Vail, E.; Meyer, A. 2012. Barriers to Green Infrastructure in the Hudson Valley: An Electronic Survey of Implementers [link].
- Shaw, S.B.; Riha, S.J. 2012. Examining individual recession events instead of a data cloud: Using a modified interpretation of dQ/dt-Q streamflow recession in glaciated watersheds to better inform models of low flow. Journal of Hydrology, 434-435:46-54 [link].
- Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J. 2012. Toward strategic management of shale gas development: Regional, collective impacts on water resources. Environmental Science and Policy, 17:12-23 [link].
2011
- Rahm, B.G.; Ford, L.; Ruskovets, B.; Meriwether, M.B.; Riha, S.J. 2011. “Protection of Surface Waters Associated with Shale Gas Drilling and Related Support Sites” NYWEA white paper. May 16. [link]
- Shaw, S.B; Riha, S.J. 2011. Assessing Possible Changes in Flood Frequency Due to Climate Change in Mid-sized Watersheds in New York State, USA. Hydrological Processes, 25(16):2542-2550 [link].
- Shaw, S.B.; Royem, A.A.; Riha, S.J. 2011. The relationship between extreme hourly precipitation and surface temperature in different hydroclimatic regions of the United States. Journal of Hydrometeorology, 12(2):319-325 [link].
- Shaw, S.B.; Riha, S.J. 2011. Assessing temperature-based PET equations under a changing climate in temperate, deciduous forests. Hydrological Processes, 25(9):1466-1478 [link].
2010
- Riha, S.J.; Rahm, B.G. 2010. Framework for assessing water resource impacts from shale gas drilling. NYWEA Clear Waters. 40(Winter):16-19 [link].
- Riha, S.J.; Rahm, B.G. 2010. Framework for Assessing Water Resource Impacts from Shale Gas Drilling. Green Choices, website of Cornell University’s Department of City and Regional Planning, December [link].
- Cuppett, S.; Urban-Mead, R. 2010. Hudson Valley Water: Opportunities and Challenges. Discussion Brief #4. Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach, State University of New York at New Paltz [link].
- Stanne, S.P.; Roessler, E.A.; Marcell, K.A. 2009. The State of the Hudson. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Albany, NY. [link].
2013
- Czajkowski, K. 2013. Mohawk River Basin Program. University at Albany, Abany, NY. April 18 [link].
- Vail, E. 2013. Climate Smart Communities -- Green Infrastructure Case Studies. Presented as part of the NYS Climate Smart Communities webinar series. March 28 [link].
- Meyer, A.; Vail, E. 2013. Keeping it Green as it Flows Downstream. Tivoli Bays Talks. Tivoli, NY. February 7 [link].
- Meyer, A.; Roessler, B.; Strong, K.; Vail, E. 2012. Natural Resources of Chatham: Presentation made to the Town of Chatham. Chatham, NY. December 6 [link].
- Cuppett, S. 2012. Developing Leadership in Water Resources. Rockland Environmental Leadership Day. Ramapo, NY. October 25 [link].
- Rahm, B.G.; Bertoia, L.R.; Bates, J.T.; Riha, S.J.; Galford, A.; Yoxtheimer, D.; Pieretti, P. 2012. Shale Gas Development in Pennsylvania: Management and Spatial Trends in Waste Water Management. Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) Annual Conference. Santa Fe, NM. July 17-19.
- Rahm, B.G.; Vedachalam, S.; Shen, J.X.; McConnell, R.D.; Riha, S.J. 2012. A New Assessment of Wastewater Infrastructure in the Hudson and Mohawk Basins. Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) Annual Conference. Santa Fe, NM. July 17-19.
- Vedachalam, S.; Riha S.J. 2012. Desalination in northeastern U.S.: Lessons from four case studies. Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) Annual Conference. Santa Fe, NM. July 17-19 [link].
- Vedachalam, S.; Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J. 2012. A New Assessment of Water Infrastructure: Water Quality, Economics, and Smart Growth at the Watershed Scale. Hudson River Estuary Management and Advisory Committee. Norrie Point, NY. June 6 [link].
- Vail, E.; Meyer, A. 2012. Barriers to Green Infrastructure in the Hudson Valley: An Electronic Survey of Implementers (poster). Clean Water Act at 40: Facing the Future. Poughkeepsie, NY. May 7 [link].
- Vedachalam, S.; Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J. 2012. Using a Regional Assessment of Wastewater Infrastructure: The Case of the Hudson River Watershed (poster). Clean Water Act at 40: Facing the Future. Poughkeepsie, NY. May 7 [link].
- Cuppett, S. 2012. What Are Your Watershed Neighbors Up To? 17th Annual Ramapo River Watershed Conference. Mahwah, NJ. April 25 [link].
- Vail, E. 2012. Using Green Infrastructure to Manage Combined Sewer Overflows and Flooding. Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts. Kingston, NY and Hudson, NY. January 12 and April 13 [link].
- Rahm, B.G. 2012. Shale Gas Development & Water Resources: Technology, Trends, Policy, and Planning. Thirtieth Annual Greater Buffalo Environmental Conference, New York Water Environment Association – Western Chapter. Buffalo, NY.
- Vedachalam, S.; Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J. 2012. An Inventory of Water Infrastructure in the Hudson River Valley: Enhancing Environmental Protection and Encouraging Economic Development via Smart Growth. New York Water Environment Association 84th Annual Meeting. New York, NY. February 5-8 [link].
- Vail, E. 2011. Addressing barriers to green infrastructure in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed. Growing Green Infrastructure in New York. Syracuse, NY. November 17 [link].
- Vail, E.; Bowser, C. 2011. Student and Student-Faculty Research Opportunities in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed. Environmental Consortium Annual Meeting: Collaboration Throughout the Hudson River Watershed. Albany, NY. November 12 [link].
- Stanne, S.P.; McAvoy, J.V. 2011. Diving Into the Hudson Without Getting Wet: Using Remotely Sensed Data in the Classroom. Teaching the Hudson Valley Annual Summer Teacher Institute. Hyde Park, NY. July 26-28 [link].
- Cuppett, S. 2011. Hudson Valley Water: Opportunities and Challenges. Ulster County Environmental Management Council. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY [link].
- Vail, E. 2011. Green Infrastructure in the Hudson Valley. New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference: NPS Pollution in a Lean, Green Scene. May 17 [link].
- Vail, E. 2011. Regional Freshwater Issues: Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure. Cary Institute Science and Management Forum: Regional Freshwater Issues. April 16 [link].
- Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J.; Fisher W.L.; Mukai, M.; Richardson, R.E.; Walter, M.T. 2011. Water Resource Impacts of Shale Gas Drilling. Marcellus Shale Multi-State Academic Research Conference. Altoona, PA.
- Cuppett, S. 2011. Forest to Faucet: Meeting the Needs of Rivers and People. Hudson River Watershed Conference. Tuxedo, NY. February 10 [link].
2012
- NY Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee cites NYSWRI article "Desalination in northeastern U.S.: Lessons from four case studies" in a letter to the New York State Public Service Commission. August 5 [link].
- NYSWRI report "A perspective on the USEPA study of Pavillion, Wyoming - Relevance and lessons for NY" is referenced by U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (NY) during the USHR16 Appropriations Committee meeting. February 29 [link].
- Rahm, B.G. 2011. Testified on "Waste Water and Cuttings as they Pertain to Hydraulic Fracturing." New York State Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation. Canandaigua, NY. December 12 [testimony-text, video].
- Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J. 2011. Submitted comments to "Revised Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement." New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. November 1.
- Rahm, B.G.; Riha, S.J. 2011. Submitted comments to "Draft Natural Gas Development Regulations." Delaware River Basin Commission. March 16.
- Rahm, B.G. 2011. Testified on "Hearing on the Continued Examination of Hydraulic Fracturing Including the NYSDEC and DRBC Processes." New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection. New York, NY. March 1.
2013
- "The Mystery of Eels", Nature on PBS, screening and live chat with experts, April 18 [link].
- DEC issues final permit for Cornell University's lake source cooling facility, NYSDEC Press Release, March 27 [link].
- Study: Shale gas fracking taints rivers in Pennsylvania, Circle of Blue, March 21 [link].
- Septic maintenance key component to protecting watershed, The Post-Journal (Jamestown, NY), March 7 [link].
- Workshop on wastewater management to be held at BOCES Center Wednesday, The Post-Journal (Jamestown, NY), March 3 [link].
- Private frack water treatment expanding in Marcellus region, Innovation Trail/WSKG, March 1 [link].
- NYSP2I announces recepients of 2012-2013 Community Grants Program, NYSP2I Press Release, February 22 [link].
- As India grows, water supply shrinks, Asia Pacific Defense Forum, December 6 [link].
- DEC, Cornell and local stakeholders to work together on improving the Cayuga Lake water quality, NYSDEC Press Release, October 19 [link].
- 'A Day in the Life of the Hudson River' event to celebrate ten years of exploring the estuary, NYSDEC press release, October 2 [link].
- Simple and cheap solution to India's grave water crisis: Waste water recycling, The Economic Times (India), September 23 [link].
- Where are the herring? Day out seeks answers, The Daily Gazette, June 27 [pdf].
- Studing impact of Irene, Lee can lessen future storm damage, Poughkeepsie Journal, June 24 [link].
- Another wastewater treatment facility proposed, Morning Times (Sayre, PA), June 6 [link].
- Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance readies annual 'Trees for Tribs' planting, The Journal News, May 19 [link].
- Eagle Scout plants Trees for Tribs, Your News Now, May 20 [link].
- Symposium's message: Save water, save money, Poughkeepsie Journal, April 25 [link].
- DEC again hosts 'Trees for Tribs' potting, Poughkeepsie Journal, April 24 [link].
- Green smartphone apps leverage power of citizen scientists, The Californian, April 20 [link].
- NYSWRI-supported American Eel Research Project counts record number of eels this year [Press release]. Media coverage: The New York Times, Poughkeepsie Journal, Staten Island Real-Time News, NY1 News, Times Herald-Record.
- As New York state ponders hydrofracking, Auburn overturns ban on gas drilling waste water at municipal treatment plant, The Post-Standard, March 11 [link]
- What is and is NOT in the d-SGEIS, WSKG Community Conversation, November 29 [link].
- Clean Water Starts in Your Backyard: Using Green Infrastructure for Cleaner Stormwater, Poughkeepsie Journal, July 9.
- Expert explains what’s in the fracking water, Your News Now (Time Warner Cable), April 22 [link].
- Turn your infrastructure green, Poughkeepsie Journal, March 27 [link].
- Meeting revisits Marcellus Shale as new rules are drafted, Wellsville Daily Reporter, March 16 [link].
- Shale speaker says neither side correct, Olean Times Herald, March 16 [link].
- Local citizens clamor for final word on fracking, The Ithacan, March 10 [link].
- De l'eau dans le gaz – Partie 3, Radio-Canada, September 19 [link].