RSS 1.0James W. Geis Collection
The James W. Geis Collection relates to the subject of Environmental Assessment – FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River. This collection contains scientific Technical Reports and Summary resulting from a joint undertaking between the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS-DEC) and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), along with additional donated materials from individuals/organizations also involved with the subject. ESF retains ownership of all materials deposited with this mixed scientific and cultural heritage collection from sources including, but not limited to: Save the River documents related to that organization’s founding received after the infamous Abbie Hoffman’s passing; John Hickey’s (US F&WS) research documentation, data (some yet to be analyzed), maps & photos; and a Cornell University masters thesis by Richard Spencer.
This environmental assessment prevented the US Army Corps of Engineers proposed Winter Navigation Demonstration Project from taking place and thus protected the St. Lawrence River and environs from much possible damage. To this day, the shipping season remains closed through the winter months (although the navigation season has lengthened). Opening up shipping year round and related river issues (expanding the seaway) are very politically charged questions that come up now and again. This important and unique collection will remain relevant indefinitely and perhaps more so in the future as invasive species and climate change also make a mark on the river.
Material in this collection may be protected by copyright. Permission to use any image must be obtained in advance by writing to Moon Library Archives & Special Collections, 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210 or faxing the request to 315-470-4766. Use fees may apply. For questions regarding the use of materials from the SUNY ESF Moon Library Archives/Special Collections please contact Stephen Weiter, Director of College Libraries, SUNY ESF at 315-470-6715 or via spweiter at esf dot edu
Recent Submissions
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Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-O. Shoreline Water Level Monitoring Studies.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-19)Data support the contention that minor changes in water level will have widespread impacts in individual wetland systems. Also, abrupt vegetational changes occurs with changes in surface elevation, demonstrating the ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-N. Habitat Mapping and Critical Habitat Studies.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-19)Although the shoreline littoral area is limited in extent, its significance is high, since resident fish populations have few areas in which to seek the food and protection provided in the littoral zone. Negative impacts ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-M. Mammal and Furbearer Studies During the Winter of 1978.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-19)While the proposed FY 1979 Demonstration will probably create negative impacts to mammal populations in much the same manner as an an extension of the navigation season, we do not believe the effect will be as severe. ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-L. Aquatic Food Web Characterization Studies.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-19)Data gathered were reviewed and utilized to generate a preliminary concept of the aquatic ecosystem of the St. Lawrence River. A hierarchical predictive ecosystem model should be developed. This model should index the ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-K. Primary Producers, Seconday Consumers, and Water Quality in the St. Lawerence River.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-18)Comparisons of the Demonstration Corridor with baseline stations indicate that the phytoplankton community structure and biomass were similar. Zooplankton biomass was greater outside the corridor and benthic invertebrate ... -
Winter Navigation on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway: A Study in Congressional Decision Making
(2010-01-18)This study uses winter navigation on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway as a case study of Congressional decision making during a period when the environmental movement forced changes in the traditional way Congress ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-J. Amphibians and Reptiles Studies along the Demonstration Corridor.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-15)Any impacts that results in disturbance at the wetland/water interface would probably impact herptiles. This would be especially true is such modification involved marsh edges and soft mud bottoms used for reproduction ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-I. Spring Census of Larval Fishes.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-15)Surveys were conducted during April and May and most of the area's fishes spawn during the period from May through mid-summer. Although data are extremely sparse, there was no evidence that boom sites represent unique ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume II; TR-H. Ice Survey Studies.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-15)Contains information on existing ice environments during mild, average, and severe winters on channels, the littoral shelf area, and creeks and bays located in the International Section of the St. Lawrence River, as well ... -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-G. Winter Studies of Litoral Vegetation.
(2010-01-14)Characterization of the winter species composition and standing crop biomass of submergent aquatic vegetation of the littoral zone along the St. Lawrence River shoreline during winter and early spring 1978. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-F. Bird Studies During the Winter of 1978.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-12)Provide baseline data on distribution and occurrence of avian species along the study corridor and boom sites and attempt to determine relative importance of theses areas to birds as compared to other areas. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-E. Water Level and Ice Modelling Studies.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-12)Approximate results indicated sensitivity of downstream water levels or flows on the St. Lawrence River to a minor increase of ice discharge through boom. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-D. Adult Fisheries Study.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-11)Extensive field surveys conducted and results of the wide variety of census techniques applied are summarized. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-C. Benthic Sampling and Substrate Analysis at Ice Boom Sites II. Heavy Metal and Organic Contaminat Content.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-11)This report is taken together with companion report Volume I TR-B for a comprehensive profile of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of selected boom site sediments. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-B. Benthic Sampling and Substrate Analysis at Ice Boom Sites I. Benthic Invertebrate Populations.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-11)This report taken together with companion report Volume I TR-C provides a comprehensive profile of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of selected boom site sediments. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I; TR-A. Cultural Resources Studies Along the Demonstration Corridor.
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-08)Cultural resource studies conducted with the purpose to determine, what if any, impact can be expected from the Winter Navigation Demonstration along 20-mile corridor. -
Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Volume I--Table of Contents.
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Environmental Assessment--FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration on the St. Lawrence River--Technical Reports: Summary Volume
(SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Institute of Environmental Programs Affairs, 2010-01-06)Addresses the probable environmental consequences of the proposed FY 1979 Winter Navigation Demonstration as it might affect the physical, biological, and cultural resources of the St. Lawrence River and its terrestrial-riverine ... -
James W. Geis Personal Papers
(2010-01-04)Overview of collection of personal papers of James W. Geis.
