426 General Urban and Anthropogenic Soils

Oral Session
SSSA Division: Urban and Anthropogenic Soils
This is a general oral session for papers related to urban and anthropogenic soils.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Marriott Tampa Waterside, Room 11

Organizer:
Gregory K. Evanylo
Moderator:
Bryant Chad Scharenbroch
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:05 AM
Characterization and Classification On Anthropogenic Landscapes of Major Cities in the US.
Stephen Daniel Dadio Jr., Cedarville Eng. Group; William D. Shuster, US- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency); Russell L. Losco, Lanchester Soil Consultants Inc; Patrick J. Drohan, Pennsylvania State University
8:20 AM
Comparison of Dioxin/Furan Characteristics in Different US Cities.
Walter J. Shields Jr., Exponent; Melanie Edwards, Exponent
9:05 AM
Break
9:15 AM
Urban Soil Quality and Productivity for Growing Vegetables.
Krishnaswamy N. Jayachandran, Florida International University; Danielle Elizabeth Goveia, Florida International University; Stewart Reed, USDA-ARS, Subtropical Horticulture Research Station
9:30 AM
Mulches for Establishing Grass On Steep Slopes: What Works?.
Richard A. McLaughlin, North Carolina State University
9:45 AM
Assessing Stormwater Infiltration Remediation Approaches for Developed, Compacted Soils.
Fatemeh Mohammadshirazi, North Carolina State University; Richard A. McLaughlin, North Carolina State University; Joshua L. Heitman, North Carolina State University; Virginia Brown, North Carolina State University
10:00 AM
Adjourn