Jeffrey J. Clark

Associate Professor of Geology
Director of Environmental Studies Program
115 S. Drew Street
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI 54912

Research Interests

I've always been fascinated by rivers and in particular human influences on rivers. As an undergraduate I investigated changes in sediment storage along the Colorado River in response to the construction of Glenn Canyon Dam.  My doctoral research focused on the effects of land use changes on river systems in northeastern Puerto Rico (see GSA Bulletin paper). After my doctorate I worked as a consultant doing stream and wetland restoration projects. 

I recently completed a project working closely with archaeologists at the Paso del Indio site in Puerto Rico.  My job was to interpret the flood plain sediments and determine the depositional history and environmental setting of the site (see Geoarchaeology paper). During the summer of 2002 I began an investigation of the effects of storm water detention ponds on river morphology. That work has been expanded to include some water quality investigations as well.

Curriculum Vitae

Courses Taught

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Links of interest

Local Resources

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