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The Effects of the South Cushman Shooting Range on the Tanana River in Fairbanks, Alaska
Organization(s):Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Country:United States of America
Student(s):Sadie Palfrey and Elijah Spencer
Grade Level:Undergraduate
GLOBE Member(s):Sadie Palfrey, Kelsey Aho
Contributors:Kelsey Aho
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report, Standard Research Report
Protocols:Dissolved Oxygen, pH, Water Temperature
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2025-12-02
As members of the UAF Rifle Team and Natural Resources and Environment majors, we have a shared passion for shooting sports along with the environment. This research project takes both these passions and creates an opportunity for us to share our experiences while also adding to a sparse dataset. The objective of this project is to take the data that we collect and compile it in such a way to encourage further research and the betterment of our waterways. The South Cushman Shooting Range is an area that has minimal precautions in place for pollution, so we hypothesize that the data we collect will show that this facility has a profound impact on the overall quality of the Tanana River. Using Hydrology GLOBE protocols for pH and temperature, along with the measurement of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), we hope to show quantitative data to support our hypothesis. If our hypothesis is supported, this would constitute a change in the way this facility and others operate, requiring stronger pollution prevention systems to be put in place.