Ocean 492 Marine Sedimentary Processes: Elwha Dam Removal Impacts
The biggest dam removal in U.S. history is underway on the Elwha River
Spend Spring Quarter at Friday Harbor Labs! 15-credit hands-on research apprenticeship (Ocean 492)
The biggest dam removal in U.S. history is underway on the Olympic Peninsula’s Elwha River, and major changes are happening in the marine environment. One of the effects of this unprecedented restoration effort is the input of millions of tons of sediment into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to get involved in an ongoing research project focused on the fate of this material, while learning about geologic processes and gaining valuable scientific research experience!
15-credit apprenticeship includes:
- Lectures on local geology, river systems, and coastal environments
- Instruction in laboratory and research techniques
- Two science cruises to the Elwha Delta
- Camping trip to the Elwha watershed with hikes to the river and reservoir beds
- Weekly scientific readings and informal discussions (fuel for the final paper)
- Individual research projects on course-related topics of students’ choosing
Plan on learning about and experiencing local environments, practical science techniques, and a truly historic restoration project happening NOW.
Interested? Contact Dr. Andrea Ogston, ogston@ocean.washington.edu; See http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentSpring2014.html
Financial aid is available for this course.
Spend Spring Quarter at Friday Harbor Labs! 15-credit hands-on research apprenticeship (Ocean 492)
