The Merged_Lake Saint Joseph_Second Delivery by Void.cr

THE MERGED THE MERGED

PEOPLE

MEDIATOR CONVERGENCE

NATURE SYSTEM

NATURE

LOCATION AND DEMOGRAPHY

Monticello Motor Club members are individuals and families passionate about motorsports, as well as people who attend private events for corporations, charities, auto manufacturers, and other large organizations. They frequently visit the area from mid-April through mid-November, and also during the winter.

Local government and communities are crucial participants in the many possibilities of socio-economic development. They need to ensure the availability of mixed-use spaces related to Lake San Joseph that are inclusive and connected to the broader population. Without such inclusive spaces, there is a risk of creating enclaves that cater only to specific groups, which can lead to social fragmentation and limit the overall potential for community growth and cohesion.

Second Home users are individuals from New York City and its surroundings who seek a rejuvenating nature experience and a place to unwind. They need a second home because urban life can be incredibly stressful. Escaping to a serene, natural environment provides them with much-needed relaxation and a chance to recharge, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.

Hasidic Jews are a branch of Orthodox Judaism, who adhere to a strict interpretation of Jewish law and traditions. They are interested in purchasing Saint Joseph’s Lake to extend their close-knit community. This acquisition would provide them with direct access to the lake, which is important for both recreational and ritual purposes, and it would also create a connection to Lost Lake. This expansion is seen as a way to enhance their communal lifestyle by offering additional resources and space for their growing population.

FLOWS OF PEOPLE BETWEEN SULLIVAN AND OTHER COUNTIES

MACRO ANALYSIS

COUNTERFLOWS OF PEOPLE BETWEEN OTHER COUNTIES AND SULLIVAN

MACRO ANALYSIS

ACCOMODATION AND GENERAL OPINION

Conduct a brief search on internet search engines to identify available lodging options in the vicinity of the Monticello Motor Club, assessing accommodations suitable for both long-term and short-term stays.

As well as a general search of user perceptions and opinions for the most well-known lodgings near the area, conducted through the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and official county websites.

Sources: Own elaboration with data extracted from https://www. catskills.com/, https://sullivancatskills.com/resorts-retreats/, https://www.sothebysrealty.com

VISITS AND VISITOR SPENDING

New York saw both visitor volumes and visitor spending fully recover in 2022. Reaching 291 million visitors, including both domestic and international, volumes increased 23% year-over-year and surpassed 2019 levels by 9%. An increase of nearly $27 billion over the previous year, visitor spending in New York surpassed 2019 spending levels for the first time, registering 7% growth above 2019 with $79 billion.

Visitors to New York spent

Visitors to New York spent $79 billion across a range of sectors in 2022. Visitor spending expanded 51% in 2022, recovering to 107% of 2019 levels.Of the $79 billion spent in New York in 2022 by visitors, lodging, including the value of second homes, accounted for $26 billion, 33% of all visitor spending. Spending on food and beverages resulted in $20 billion.

Retail, including spending at service stations, captured 18%, a total of $14 billion.Transportation, including both air and transportation within the destination, comprised 14%, with recreation spending registering 10% of each visitor’s budget.

Lodging spending is calculated as an industry. Spending also includes dollars spent on second homes. Transport includes both air and local transportation.

Source: https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/Catskills-2022-NYSTourism-Economic-Impact.pdf

REGION SUMMARY: VISITOR SPENDING BY REGION

New York State is divided into 11 economic regions.

Visitor spending grew markedly in each region as travel confidence rebounded. New York City was the largest tourism region in 2022 (60% of state-wide spending) and saw the largest increase in visitor spending as travelers returned to cities.

REGIONAL DETAIL: CATSKILLS

In 2022, visitor spending and tourism-related employment grew to $2.3 billion and 17,306 jobs, respectively. Visitor spending in the Catskills increased by 19% to reach 146% of 2019 levels, highlighting visitors’ continued preference for outdoor and rural vacation destinations. Relative to 2019, traveler spending was up most in Sullivan County at 154% of 2019 levels.

Ulster County represents 43% of the region’s tourism sales, with $979 million in direct tourism spending.

Source: https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/Catskills-2022-NYSTourism-Economic-Impact.pdf

URBAN SETTLEMENTS IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

Jeffersonville Village

Woodridge Village

Liberty Village

Wurtsboro Village

Merriewold Village

Monticello Village

LAND USES IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

AGRICULTURE IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

HYDROGRAPHY IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

FORESTS IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

INVASIVE SPECIES IN NEW YORK STATE

Zebra mussels are an invasive species that threatens U.S. waters. It is a fingernail-sized mollusk that is native to fresh waters in Eurasia. Their name comes from the dark, zig-zagged stripes on each shell.

MACRO ANALYSIS

ZEBRA MUSSELS

INVASIVE SPECIES IN NEW YORK STATE

MACRO ANALYSIS

LEAFY SPURGE

Leafy spurge is an invasive Eurasian perennial introduced into the United States as a contaminant of crop seed in the 1880s and 1890s. It is an invasive plant that is poisonous to cattle and infests more than 2.7 million acres in southern Canada and the northern Great Plains. It typically forms monocultures and because of the latex that occurs in all parts of the plant, it is not consumed by naturally occurring herbivores. Leafy spurge is rapidly spreading and outcompetes native prairie and pasture plants, reducing wildlife habitat. USGS is using a variety of technologies to detect and map Leafy spurge infestations and is providing information on the effectiveness of various control methods.

INVASIVE SPECIES IN NEW YORK STATE

MACRO ANALYSIS

PURPLE LOOFSTRIFE

Purple loofstrife is native to Europe, Asia and northern Africa, with a range that extends from Britain to Japan. Purple loosestrife was probably introduced multiple times to North America, both as a contaminant in ship ballast and as an herbal remedy.

It is competitive and can rapidly displace native species if allowed to establish. Once established, the prolific seed production and dense canopy of purple loosestrife suppresses growth and regeneration of native plant communities. Monotypic stands of purple loosestrife may inhibit nesting by native waterfowl and other birds. Other aquatic wildlife, such as amphibians and turtles, may be similarly affected. The dense roots and stems trap sediments, raising the water table and reducing open waterways, which in turn may diminish the value of managed wetlands and impede water flow.

WATERBODIES AND BIRDSURVEYS

MACRO ANALYSIS

great blue heron (Ardea herodias)

turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)

indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea)

bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

canada goose (Branta canadensis)

barred owl or northern barred owl or hoot owl (Strix varia)

white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

american robin (Turdus migratorius)

dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis)

eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis)

NEW YORK STATE ECOREGION: HIGH ALLEGHENY PLATEAU

MACRO ANALYSIS

HIGH ALLEGHENY PLATEAU

The High Allegheny Plateau Ecoregion (HAL) is located along the southern tier of New York and the northern tier of Pennsylvania. It includes a small portion of New Jersey. Well known features in HAL include the Catskills, The Shawangunks, The Kittatinny Ridge, The Poconos, Allegany State Park, Allegheny National Forest, and a large mass of Pennsylvania stateowned land.

The ecoregion is defined by high elevation features at the northern end of the Appalachian Plateau. Most of the ecoregion is above 1,200 feet. The general land form of the area is mid-elevation hills separated by numerous narrow stream-cut valleys.

One of the main features of the ecoregion is an abundance of rivers and streams. The Delaware, Susquehanna, and Allegheny Rivers and their many tributaries cover the entire ecoregion. The Delaware River drains into Delaware Bay; the Susquehanna flows into the Chesapeake Bay; the Allegheny flows into the Ohio and eventually into the Mississippi. These three different drainages contribute to the high overall aquatic diversity in the ecoregion.

FLORA AND FAUNA IN THE HIGH ALLEGHENY PLATEAU

MACRO ANALYSIS

GEOLOGY IN NEW YORK STATE

DEVONIAN PERIOD

Devonian Period, in geologic time, is an interval of the Paleozoic Era that follows the Silurian Period and precedes the Carboniferous Period, spanning between about 419.2 million and 358.9 million years ago.

The Devonian Period is sometimes called the “Age of Fishes” because of the diverse, abundant, and, in some cases, bizarre types of these creatures that swam Devonian seas. Forests and the coiled shellbearing marine organisms known as ammonites first appeared early in the Devonian. Late in the period the first four-legged amphibians appeared, indicating the colonization of land by vertebrates.

RELIGION IN NEW YORK STATE

MACRO ANALYSIS RELIGION

The following map represents the three main monotheistic religions in the state of New York, which are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Their locations are shown in general terms, with the information extracted from the OSM QGIS plugin data layers.

OSM Place Search is a plugin for QGIS that uses the Nominatim service to find addresses and places. The tool is still labeled as “experimental” plugin, so users should anticipate potential inconsistencies.

For this reason,the main religious points in the map are shared by the three monotheistic religions. This map aids in understanding the general geographic distribution and significance of these religions within our community, given their substantial influence.

SITE ANALYSIS

ROAD 108

SAINT JOSEPH LAKE

LOST LAKE

WILDWOOD LAKE

WATER RUN OFF

MAPPING/LOCATION/SITE

The natural terrain channels runoff flow towards the property’s edges, taking advantage of the slope in its favor. This creates an optimal central space for the house’s location.

The runoff flows towards the lake, predominantly in the eastern and western areas of the property, where the slope is gentler.

In the northern sector, where the mangrove is located, the runoff is lighter due to the slope and the relationship between the water and the land.

In the southern part of the property is the highest point, from which the slope directs more forcefully towards the western sector of the site.

SAINT JOSEPH LAKE

MAPPING/LOCATION/SITE ANALYSIS

The following diagram details the annual movement of the sun on the terrain, guiding the orientation of the house to optimize views and promote an efficient design that maximizes natural light.

MAPPING/LOCATION/SITE ANALYSIS

The following chart shows the prevailing wind direction, which comes from the southwest and moves northeastward. This information guides the arrangement of the house to take advantage of natural ventilation.

MAPPING/LOCATION/SITE ANALYSIS

The presence of vegetation in the environment not only influences the ideal location of the house in relation to the terrain’s topography but also directs the dwelling towards the most prominent visual elements, such as the ocean and the lush mountain vegetation that surrounds it.

DIRECTION

CONCEPT DIAGRAM

CONCEPTUAL AXES OF THE PROJECT

WELLNESS

INVESTIGATION

COEXISTENCE

NATURE

NutritionandExerciseOptimization:Self-Experimentation:MeasurementandMonitoring:

MERGED

Cognitive Enhancement: AdvancedTechnologyandScience:HolisticandSustainableApproach:SafetyandEthics:

INVESTIGATION PROGRAM

INVESTIGATION

Water Quality Testing:

Analyzing the lake's water for pollutants, pH levels, and microbial content to monitor environmental health.

Benefits: Helps track pollution sources and assess ecosystem health.

Biodiversity Surveys:

Conducting surveys to catalog plant, animal, and insect species in and around the lake

Benefits: Provides data for conservation efforts and biodiversity management.

Soil Sampling and Analysis:

Collecting soil samples to study nutrient content, contamination, and microbial life

Benefits: Informs agricultural practices and ecological health.

Climate Monitoring:

Using weather stations to collect data on temperature, humidity, and rainfall around the lake

Benefits: Helps track climate change impacts on local ecosystems.

Wildlife Tracking:

Tagging and monitoring movements of animals such as birds, fish, or mammals

Benefits: Provides insights into habitat use and migration patterns.

Aquatic Plant Studies:

Researching aquatic plants' roles in lake ecosystems, including their effects on water quality

Benefits: Informs invasive species management and habitat restoration efforts.

Algal Bloom Monitoring:

Studying occurrences of algal blooms to understand their causes and effects on water quality

Benefits: Helps manage and prevent harmful algal blooms.

Sediment Core Analysis:

Conducting surveys to assess the impact of lake conditions on local communities' health

Benefits: Identifies public health risks and informs policy decisions

Extracting and analyzing sediment cores from the lake bed to study historical pollution and ecological changes

Benefits: Provides historical context for current environmental conditions.

Hydrological Studies:

Investigating the lake's hydrology, including water flow, evaporation rates, and groundwater interactions

Benefits: Aids in water resource management and flood prevention.

Public Health Surveys:

CONCEPT DIAGRAM

WELLNESS PROGRAM

INVESTIGATION

Conducting sessions by the lake to promote relaxation and mental clarity

Benefits: Reduces stress and improves overall well-being.

Swimming and Aquatic Exercises:

Using the lake for swimming and water aerobics

Benefits: Enhances physical fitness and cardiovascular health.

Nature Walks and Hiking:

Engaging in fishing and non-motorized boating activities

Benefits: Promotes relaxation and provides recreational enjoyment.

Wildlife Observation:

Setting up bird-watching stations and wildlife observation points

Benefits: Encourages mindfulness and a connection with nature.

Picnicking and Social Gatherings:

Organizing guided walks and hikes around the lake

Benefits: Improves physical health and provides mental relaxation.

Fishing and Recreational Boating:

Creating designated areas for picnics and family gatherings

Benefits: Fosters social bonds and community interaction.

Outdoor Fitness Classes:

Hosting fitness classes like tai chi or aerobics in outdoor settings

Benefits: Enhances physical health and provides a community activity.

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku):

Practicing mindfulness in forested areas around the lake

Benefits: Reduces stress and improves mental well-being.

Art and Photography:

Encouraging activities like painting, drawing, and photography inspired by the lake's natural beauty

Benefits: Promotes creativity and mental relaxation.

Nutritional Workshops:

Conducting workshops on healthy eating using locally sourced ingredients

Benefits: Improves dietary habits and overall health.

COEXISTENCE

INVESTIGATION

Organizing lake and surrounding area clean-up activities

Benefits: Promotes environmental stewardship and community pride.

Cultural Festivals and Events:

Establishing community gardens near the lake

Benefits: Encourages local food production and community interaction.

Conflict Resolution Sessions:

Hosting festivals that celebrate local culture and heritage by the lake

Benefits: Fosters cultural exchange and community cohesion.

Educational Workshops:

CONCEPT DIAGRAM

COEXISTENCE PROGRAM

Showcasing local art and performances in public spaces by the lake

Benefits: Supports local artists and enriches cultural life.

Volunteering and Mentorship Programs:

Facilitating sessions to resolve community conflicts and promote harmony

Benefits: Improves social cohesion and reduces tensions.

Intergenerational Activities:

Offering workshops on environmental conservation and sustainable practices

Benefits: Increases awareness and engagement in environmental issues.

Community Gardening:

Collaborating on the management of shared resources like water and green spaces

Benefits: Promotes sustainable use and equitable access to resources.

Establishing programs where community members can volunteer and mentor others

Benefits: Builds a sense of belonging and mutual support.

Public Forums and Discussions:

Creating programs that involve both the young and elderly in shared activities

Benefits: Strengthens intergenerational bonds and community unity.

Local Art Exhibits and Performances:

Hosting open forums to discuss community issues and solutions

Benefits: Encourages democratic participation and community engagement.

Shared Resource Management:

Z1: Temporary Residential Zone

This zone is designed to attract people from Monticello seeking temporary residence along the perimeter of Lake Saint Joseph.It offers residential development focused on short-term stays, allowing residents to enjoy amenities and the surrounding landscape. Users can benefit from the proximity to the Monticello racetrack.

TZ: Transition Zone_Wetland

These areas must be protected due to their unique ecosystem characteristics. They function as strategic buffers delineating the architectural program and zoning, ensuring the preservation of the natural environment.

AZ: Amenities Zone

Located within the residential area, this zone offers recreational and leisure facilities, including parks, sports centers, and community spaces, enhancing the living experience for residents.

CZ: Commercial Zone

Located between the temporary residential area (Z1) and the hospitality zone, this commercial zone provides essential services and retail options for both residents and guests. It enhances the connectivity between the two areas, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere.

TZ: Transition Zone_River

AZ: Amenities Zone

Ideal for the development of recreational facilities, this area leverages its lakeside location for various activities. Open visual axes towards the water integrate the landscape into the entire architectural program, providing an enriching experience.

TZ: Transition Zone_Residences

Situated between the mangrove and the permanent residential area (Z2), this zone acts as a natural buffer, preserving the delicate ecosystem of the mangrove while ensuring a smooth transition to residential spaces. It maintains ecological balance and protects the natural environmen

Z2: Permanent Residences

Intended for permanent residents, this zone prioritizes direct connection with the lake. The housing should maximize views and the natural surroundings, integrating architecture harmoniously with the landscape.

TZ: Transition Zone_Connector

Positioned between the hospitality zone and the permanent residential area (Z2), this zone acts as a buffer, ensuring seamless integration between the two distinct areas. It preserves the natural environment, providing a smooth transition and maintaining ecological balance.

Z3: Hospitality Zone

Located in the southern part of the property, this hospitality zone integrates with the surrounding deciduous forest. The design of the spaces allows a seamless connection with the natural context, offering guests an immersive experience in nature.

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS

Convergence Creek 01 Creek 02 River

WATER MANAGEMENT AREAS (NBS)

Vegetative Swale

Bioretention

MAX. Loading ratio, practice-to contributing area

MAX. contributing area

MIN. infiltration rate of underlying soils

Surface ponding depth Media layers

MAX. Drawdown time

Rain Garden

MAX. Loading ratio, practice-to contributing area

MAX. contributing area

MIN. infiltration rate of underlying soils

Surface ponding depth

Stormwater Planters

MAX. Loading ratio, practice-to contributing area

MAX. contributing area

MIN. infiltration rate of underlying soils

Surface ponding depth

Media layers

MAX. Drawdown time

Vegetative Swale

MAX. Loading ratio, practice-to contributing area

MAX. contributing area

MIN. infiltration rate of underlying soils

Surface ponding depth

WATER MANAGEMENT AREAS (NBS)

FILTRATION AND INFILTRATION SYSTEM_SECTIONS

INFILTRATION

FILTRATION

MASTERPLAN

MAPS DATASETS SOURCES

https://cornell-gis.github.io/gis-data-sources/

https://www.census.gov/geographies/mapping-files/time-series/geo/tiger-line-file.html

https://www.geoplatform.gov/metadata/03a09036-2cd3-4622-9a46e9d27c282bf7

https://data.census.gov/profile/Northeast_Region?g=020XX00US1

https://www.geoplatform.gov/metadata/03a09036-2cd3-4622-9a46e9d27c282bf7

https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/national-hydrography-dataset-nhd-usgs-national-map-downloadable-data-collection https://gis.ny.gov/civil-boundaries

https://data.gis.ny.gov/search?categories=%252Fcategories%252Fwater https://data.gis.ny.gov/

https://cugir.library.cornell.edu/catalog?f%5Bdcat_theme_ sm%5D%5B%5D=Inland+Waters

https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/1b02c87f62d24508970dc1a6df80c98e/ explore

https://cugir.library.cornell.edu/geoserver/cugir/wms

https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Farmers-Markets-in-NewYork-State-Map/gfni-eg8a

https://sullivanny.us/sites/default/files/departments/CMGR/2024%20 Strategic%20Plan.pdf

https://gis2017-04-13t155717567z-sullconygiso.opendata.arcgis.com/ https://sullivanny.us/Departments/GIS

https://opengislab.com/blog/2018/11/8/adding-and-viewing-geojsonin-qgis-and-arcgis#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20geojson,it%20 to%20the%20Layers%20Panel.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/planning/data-maps/open-data.page#3d_data https://cornell-gis.github.io/gis-data-sources/

SULLIVAN INFORMATION SOURCES

https://sullivancatskills.com/

https://sullivancatskills.com/resorts-retreats/ https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/news/local/impact-analysis-of-sports-tourism-on-monticello/article_1082707c-f5af11ed-8eaf-dbb131a0abb3.html

https://www.monticellomotorclub.com/club-life/ https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-city

https://townofthompson.com/about/history/ http://www.lakejosephhoa.org/about.html

https://www.pbs.org/alifeapart/intro.html https://forestburgh.net/about/ https://data.fs.usda.gov/geodata/edw/mapServices.php https://data-usfs.hub.arcgis.com/ https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/sullivan-county-ny-area?gad_ source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-5y1BhC-ARIsAAM_oKnJWDMzn771zEk2M27u_ CWyXBxiXzVNYh-uEmRdj0q066NL61k4HC4aAtHiEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/Catskills-2022-NYS-Tourism-EconomicImpact.pdf

HASIDIC JUDAISM

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/hasidism https://gis2017-04-13t155717567z-sullconygiso.opendata.arcgis.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248148237_Census-Based_estimation_of_the_hasidic_Jewish_population/link/553149390cf27acb0dea9393/ download?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIiwicGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIn19

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/08/26/a-portrait-of-american-orthodox-jews/ https://www.ou.org/ https://www.yachad.org/about-yachad/ https://jps.org/modern-orthodox-judaism-study-guide/ https://tamidnyc.org/68-nyc-jewish-neighborhoods/ https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2019/09/03/young-jews-bringingcatskills-back-life/

RELIGIONS

https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/database/state/newyork/

DATA CENSUS SOURCES

https://datausa.io/profile/geo/sullivan-county-ny#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20 Sullivan%20County%2C%20NY,median%20household%20income%20of%20 %2467%2C841.

https://data.census.gov/profile/New_York?g=040XX00US36

https://www.sullivancountypa.gov/offices/gis

https://sullivanny.us/Departments/GIS

https://scpartnership.com/choose-sullivan-county/economic-data/

https://censusreporter.org/profiles/06000US3610526528-forestburgh-town-sullivan-county-ny/

https://data.census.gov/profile/Forestburgh_town,_Sullivan_County,_New_ York?g=060XX00US3610526528

https://opendata.cityofnewyork.us/data/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/306988/educational-attainment-new-york/#:~:text=Educational%20attainment%20in%20New%20York%20 2022&text=In%202022%2C%20about%2022.3%20percent,school%20graduates%20(including%20equivalency).

https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/republicans/ny https://www.trade.gov/trade-data-analysis https://www.census.gov/data/datasets.html https://www.trade.gov/trade-data-analysis

SOIL

https://cugir.library.cornell.edu/catalog/cugir-007917 https://thediggings.com/usa/new-york/sullivan-ny105

NATURE DATA

https://dec.ny.gov/animals/29338.html https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/nyecoregions.pdf https://databasin.org/maps/new/#datasets=9c7bc177c6154d71b0458391f3177053 (ecoregions map) https://www.inaturalist.org/places/sullivan-county https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/erm/impMuss.html (mussels) https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/biodiversity-species-conservation/endangered-species/lists https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?layers=525dbe8ad7e14e90872e5a62a5779fba https://www.conservationgateway.org/ConservationByGeography/NorthAmerica/UnitedStates/edc/reportsdata/terrestrial/ecoregional/hap/Pages/default. aspx

https://newyork.plantatlas.usf.edu/plant.aspx?id=6576

FORESTS DATA

https://www.globalforestwatch.org/map/country/USA/33/54 https://earthenginepartners.appspot.com/science-2013-global-forest https://www.globalforestwatch.org/map/geostore/

WETLANDS

https://www.enviroscienceinc.com/services/wetlands-streams/?ppc_keyword=wetland%20regulations&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnei0BhB-EiwAA2xuBjOdP7FZ0q76_pKKK_-a3fK7fhjKw4_vlkwiGFxId9BrdNQ7zu1qehoCnsMQAvD_BwE

INVASIVE SPECIES

https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-zebra-mussels-and-why-shouldwe-care-about-them

https://www.usgs.gov/programs/biological-threats-and-invasive-species-research-program/science/invasive-plants-we-4#overview https://nyis.info/species/purple-loosestrife/

HIGH ALLEGHENY PLATEAU

https://www.conservationgateway.org/ConservationByGeography/ NorthAmerica/UnitedStates/edc/reportsdata/terrestrial/ecoregional/ hap/Pages/default.aspx

GEOLOGY

http://www.stevekluge.com/projects/dlesege/default.html https://www.britannica.com/science/Devonian-Period