water resources
New article on cyanobacterial blooms in Coursey Pond published
DGS staff member Scott Andres along with Bill Ullman and Tye Pettay from the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, and Chris Main of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control had an article “Hydrophysical and Hydrochemical Controls of Cyanobacterial Blooms in Coursey Pond,
RI82 Southern New Castle – Northern Kent Counties Groundwater Monitoring Project: Results of Subsurface Exploration and Hydrogeological Studies
The Delaware Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, completed a groundwater-monitoring, infrastructure-construction, and data-collection project in southern New Castle and northern Kent Counties, Delaware.
RI80 Investigation of Submarine Groundwater Discharge at Holts Landing State Park, Delaware: Hydrogeologic Framework, Groundwater Level and Salinity Observations
Monitoring wells and groundwater sensors were installed and monitored in and around Holts Landing State Park on the Indian River Bay, eastern Sussex County, Delaware, between October 2009 and August 2012. Data from test drilling, geophysical logging, geophysical surveys, and well testing characterized the hydrogeological framework and spatial and temporal patterns of water pressure, temperature, and salinity in the shallow, unconfined Columbia aquifer. The work revealed a plume of freshened groundwater extending more than 650 ft into the bay from the shoreline.
David Wunsch, Director and State Geologist of the Delaware Geological Survey (DGS) participated in AAAS Forum
David Wunsch was selected to present at the AAAS 20x20 Forum, where current and alumni AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows present short, visual presentation on how science intersects with policy. Wunsch presented the role of the Delaware State Geologist serves as the Decree Party Principal for the state of Delaware in negotiations for water management in the Delaware River Basin. His presentation also relayed insights into New York City’s water supply, which depends heavily on water transferred from the Delaware River Basin.
Sharing groundwater expertise internationally - State Department taps UD’s Wunsch to attend South Asia Groundwater Forum
David Wunsch, the state geologist for Delaware and director of the Delaware Geological Survey, served as a special consultant for the U.S. State Department at the South Asia Groundwater Forum in Jaipur, India, June 1-3.
The meeting, hosted by the government of India, in partnership with the World Bank and the International Water Association, brought together regional government and non-government stakeholders and experts from water, agriculture, energy and environmental sectors.