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 & PlantsSoilWaterClaudia Cotton, Forest Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists observe, measure, and analyze forest soils. We do this to make sure that forest management activities, such as trail building and timber harvesting, do not negatively affect the forest soil.
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists observe, measure, and analyze forest soils. We do this to make sure that forest management activities, such as trail building and timber harvesting, do not negatively affect the forest soil.
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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.
