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Gary W. Krizanich
Gary W. Krizanich, Ph.D.
Physical Scientist
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USGS Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center
1400 Independence Road
Rolla, Missouri 65401
Phone: (573) 308-3546
Fax: (573) 308-3794
Email: gkrizanich@usgs.gov
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Expertise:
- Fate and transport of mine related wastes
- Sediment geochemistry
- Environmental contaminants
- Application of geospatial tools to science investigations
Current Projects:
- James River Basin Land Use Study
- Table Rock Lake Eutrophication Study
- Upper White River Basin Land Use Study
Education:
- Ph.D., Geology and Geophysics, University of Missouri-Rolla,
Rolla, MO (2007)
- M.S., Resource Planning, Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO (1986)
- B.S., Geology, Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO (1983)
- B.S. Marketing, Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO (1975)
Professional Experience:
- 1994-present: Physical Scientist, Mid-Continent Mapping
Center, USGS, Rolla, MO
- 1988-1994: Cartographer, Rocky Mountain Mapping Center,
USGS, Denver, CO
- 1987-1988: Physical Science Technician, Branch of Regional
Geology, USGS, Denver, CO
- 1986-1987: Physical Science Technician, Branch of Central
Mineral Resources, USGS, Denver, CO
Professional Affiliations/Achievements:
- Geological Society of America
- American Geophysical Union
- Sigma Xi
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Selected Publications:
- Krizanich, G.W., 2007, An investigation of lead and other metal
contaminants in the sediments of Clearwater Lake, Missouri: University
of Missouri-Rolla, Ph.D. dissertation.
- Krizanich, G.W., Wronkiewicz, D.J., and Hogan, J.P., 2006, Historical
trends from a world class lead mining district [abs]: Association of
American Geographers Abstracts with Programs, 2006 Annual Meeting.
- Krizanich, G.W., Wronkiewicz, D.J., and Hogan, J.P., 2005, Trace element
and isotopic trends in sediment cores from Clearwater Lake, southeast
Missouri. [abs]: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs,
2005 Annual Meeting.
- Krizanich, G.W., and Wronkiewicz, D.J., 2004, Trace element trends in
sediment cores from Clearwater Lake, southeast Missouri. [abs]: Geological
Society of America Abstracts with Programs, 2004 Annual Meeting.
- Faeth, A.M., Wronkiewicz, D.J., Adams, C.D., Mendoza, C., McBurnett,
J.D., Krizanich, G.K., and Struttman, S.R., 2003, Metal speciation and
transport in the Black River of Missouri's new lead belt. [abs]: Geological
Society of America Abstracts with Programs, North Central Section, 38th
Annual Meeting.
- Faeth, A.M., Wronkiewicz, D.J., Adams, C.D., Mendoza, C., McBurnett,
J.D., Wolf, S.F., Krizanich, G.K., and Struttman, S.R., 2003, Metal
speciation and transport in the Black River of Missouri's new lead belt.
[abs]: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Abstracts with
Programs.
- Wronkiewicz, D.J., Faeth, A.M., Krizanich, G.W.,and Struttman, S.R.,
2003, Fate and transport of heavy metal contaminants in the Big River,
old lead belt, southeastern, Missouri. [abs]: Geological Society of
America Abstracts with Programs, 2003 Annual Meeting.
- Krizanich, G.W., 2003, Continuous seismic profiling for reservoir sediment
characterization. [abs]: American Water Resources Association Annual
Meeting, San Diego, CA.
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