Tim McCobb, a groundwater hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) New England Water Science Center Massachusetts office.
Tim has more than 20 years experience working on groundwater projects in southeastern Massachusetts, including the assessment of regional freshwater resources by using groundwater modeling, the examination of nitrogen and emerging contaminants in shallow, coastal groundwater, and the characterization of groundwater/surface water interactions.
The presentation will discuss an ongoing project by USGS in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Projection (MassDEP), to examine the effects of sea level rise and climate change on the groundwater resources of the Island. The project includes the development of an island-wide groundwater flow model as a tool to assess potential changes to the freshwater system. Planned analyses of the project include estimates of changes in depths to groundwater and groundwater inundation, the position of the freshwater/saltwater interface, and the groundwater budget for projected sea level positions and climate change scenarios. The presentation will highlight progress on data collection and data compilation, model construction considerations, and remaining data needs.
For more information: Effects of Sea-Level Rise and Climate Change on the Groundwater-Flow System of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)
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Topic: Water Alliance
Time: Mar 21, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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