Pollution
Learn more about air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Forests & PlantsSoilMary Beth Adams, Soil Scientist & Forester
- Ph. D., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists study the connections of soil with forest ecosystems. Soil sustains life. I try to understand what it takes to keep forests healthy and productive.
- Ph. D., North Carolina State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists study the connections of soil with forest ecosystems. Soil sustains life. I try to understand what it takes to keep forests healthy and productive.
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LandformsWaterJoe Gurrieri, Hydrogeologist
- M.S., University of Connecticut
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A hydrogeologist is a person who studies the ways that groundwater (hydro) moves through the soil and rock of the earth (geology). Hydrogeologists evaluate the quantity, quality, reliablity, and sustainability of groundwater.
- M.S., University of Connecticut
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A hydrogeologist is a person who studies the ways that groundwater (hydro) moves through the soil and rock of the earth (geology). Hydrogeologists evaluate the quantity, quality, reliablity, and sustainability of groundwater.
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Forests & PlantsSoilWaterJohnny Boggs, Biological Scientist
- M.S., Alabama A&M University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a biological scientist, I study environmental processes related to how human and forest management activities will impact water and air quality.
- M.S., Alabama A&M University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a biological scientist, I study environmental processes related to how human and forest management activities will impact water and air quality.
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Kristin Floress, Social Scientist
- Ph.D., Purdue University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist in the USDA Forest Service studies what people think and do in relation to natural recources and the environment.
- Ph.D., Purdue University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist in the USDA Forest Service studies what people think and do in relation to natural recources and the environment.
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LandformsSoilWaterMichael Balen – Civil, Mining, & Geological Engineer
- B.S. University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a Forest Service engineer, I manage the built environment, including the roads, bridges, and facilities, that connect people to the national forest landscape and enable Forest Service employees to do their jobs.
- B.S. University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As a Forest Service engineer, I manage the built environment, including the roads, bridges, and facilities, that connect people to the national forest landscape and enable Forest Service employees to do their jobs.
