Publications
Chowdhury, R., D. Apul, and D.F. Dwyer. 2009. Preliminary studies for designing a wetland for arsenic treatment. In: Groundwater Modeling, Management, and Contamination; L. F. Konig and J.L Weiss, eds. pp.187-202.
Barnswell, K.D. and D.F. Dwyer. 2007. Vascular flora of the King Road landfill in northwest Ohio. Ohio Journal of Science. 107:91-103.
Rofkar, J.R., D.F. Dwyer, and J.M. Frantz. 2007. Analysis of arsenic uptake by plant species selected for growth in northwest Ohio by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 38: 2505-2517.
Francy, D., P. Struffolino, A. Brady, and D.F. Dwyer. 2005. A Spatial, Multivariable Approach for Identifying Proximate Sources of Escherichia coli to Maumee Bay, Lake Erie, Ohio. United States Geological Survey, Water-Resources Investigations Report 2005-1386.
Reports
Egan, K. and D.F. Dwyer. 2008. The Value of Restoring Wetlands for Maumee Bay State Park Beach Visitors. Report findings prepared for Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments.
Maumee Bay Wetlands Feasibility Reports
Master's Theses
Nelson, Donald E. 2009. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of marinas, Western Basin Lake Erie, U.S.A. (Alison L. Spongberg, advisor)
Gallant, Patricia S. 2008. Geophysical signatures of Quaternary sediments in Lucas County: University of Toledo. (Donald Stierman, advisor).
Oyewumi, Oleyinka. 2008. Sorption characteristics of soils for heavy metal uptake within some landfill sites in northwest Ohio. (Alison Spongberg, advisor).
Struffolino, Pamela. 2007. Identifying Sources of Escherichia coli to Maumee Bay, Oregon, Ohio: University of Toledo. (Daryl F. Dwyer, advisor).
Scarbro, Jona. 2006. Microbial transport through the vadose zone of a biosolid- amended cropland: implications for land application of Class B biosolids and surface water quality: University of Toledo. (Daryl F. Dwyer, advisor).
Barnswell, Kristopher D. 2005. Phytoremediation potential at an inactive landfill in northwest Ohio: University of Toledo. (Daryl F. Dwyer, advisor).
Rofkar, Jordan. 2005. Arsenic accumulation by plant species selected for growth in northwest Ohio: University of Toledo. (Daryl F. Dwyer, advisor).
Presentations *denotes invited presentation
2009
International
Barnswell, Kristopher D. and Daryl F. Dwyer. Manufactured soil for a landfill evapotranspiration cover using dredged sediment. Tenth International In Situ and On-site Bioremediation Symposium, Baltimore, MD. May 5-8, 2009.
Choc, Steven, Adam R. Waltz, and Daryl F.Dwyer. Water quality trends and models for the design of wetlands used to treat drainage water entering Lake Erie. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009.
Duncan, Alexander M., Matthew W. Gorr, Jordan R. Rofkar, Kristopher D. Barnswell, Johan F. Gottgens, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Plant mediated reductions of arsenic levels in flow-through wetlands. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009.
Gorr, Matthew and Daryl F. Dwyer. Modeling and design of wetland microcosms to use in design of arsenic remediation. The 25th International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy, Amherst, MA. October 19-22, 2009.
Krantz, David E., Abby N. Norton, Jessica L. Knapp, Alison L. Spongberg, Timothy G. Fisher, and Jonathan A. Fuller. Upper Quaternary stratigraphy and post-glacial history of western Lake Erie. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009.
Rofkar, Jordan R., Alexander M. Duncan, Kristopher D. Barnswell, Patricia M. Armenio, Jonathan Frantz, and Scott A. Heckathorn. Effects of nitrogen on boron toxicity in Azolla caroliniana. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009.
Rofkar, Jordan and Daryl F. Dwyer. Kinetics of arsenic uptake by plant species selected for phytoextraction in northwest Ohio. Tenth International In Situ and On-site Bioremediation Symposium, Baltimore, MD. May 5-8, 2009.
Stierman, Donald J. and David E. Krantz. Geophysical methods for Quaternary research and environmental investigations in the Great Lakes basin. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Toledo, OH. May 18-22, 2009.
National
Duncan, Alexander M., Johan F. Gottgens, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Azolla caroliniana: a model for arsenic remediation. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM. August 2-7, 2009.
2008
International
Choc, Steven and Daryl F. Dwyer. Escherichia coli and sediment load monitoring in Berger Ditch with implications for reduction of water quality advisories at Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon, OH. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Peterborough, Ontario. May 19-23, 2008.
Duncan, Alexander and Johan F. Gottgens. Evaluation of the fern Azolla caroliniana to phytofiltrate arsenic from contaminated water. Landscape Ecology and Forest Management: Challenges and Solutions International Conference, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China. September 16, 2008.
Rofkar, Jordan and Daryl F. Dwyer. Rates of uptake by plant species selected for phytoextraction of arsenic in northwest Ohio. The Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA. May 19-22, 2008.
National
Choc, Steven and Daryl F. Dwyer. Source identification and monitoring for a wetlands solution to reduce Escherichia coli at Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon, OH. American Society for Microbiology, Boston, MA. June 1-5, 2008.
Wright, Robert E., Jr., Andrew G. Heydinger, and Daryl F. Dwyer. An Assessment Of Alternative Cap Covers For The King Road Landfill. GeoCongress 2008: The Challenge of Sustainability in the Geoenvironment, New Orleans, LA. March 9-12, 2008.
Regional
Barnswell, Kristopher D. and Daryl F. Dwyer. Vascular plants of the King Road Landfill, Lucas County, Ohio. Ohio Academy of Science, Toledo, OH. April 12-13, 2008.
de Saint Victor, Colin and Daryl F. Dwyer (given by Steven Choc). Escherichia coli in recreational waters of Maumee Bay State Park: source identification and a treatment solution. Ohio Academy of Science, Toledo, OH. April 12-13, 2008.
Krantz, David E., Mario R. Castanada, James Fisher, and Timothy G. Fisher. Stratigraphy and sediment processes of Maumee Bay and the adjacent shoreline, Western Lake Erie, Ohio. Geological Society of America North-Central Section Meeting: Evansville, IN. April 24-25, 2008.
Oyewumi, Oluyinka and Alison L. Spongberg. Comparative study of cadmium, copper and nickel adsorption in three brownfield sites, northwest Ohio. Geological Society of America North-Central Section Meeting: Evansville, IN. April 24-25, 2008.
Rofkar, Jordan and Daryl F. Dwyer. Screening plant species for phytoremediation of arsenic in northwest Ohio. Ohio Academy of Science, Toledo, OH. April 12-13,2008.
Local
Barnswell, Kristopher D. and Daryl F. Dwyer. Manufactured soil for a landfill evapotranspiration cover using dredged sediment. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008.
Choc, Steven and Daryl F. Dwyer. Water monitoring, hydrologic models and wetland design in Berger Ditch. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008.
Duncan, Alexander M. and Johan F. Gottgens. Evaluation of the fern Azolla caroliniana to phytofiltrate arsenic from contaminated water. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008.
Nelson Jr., Don E. and Alison L. Spongberg. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediments of recreational boating marinas, Western Basin, Lake Erie, U.S.A. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008.
Rofkar, Jordan and Daryl F. Dwyer. Uptake kinetics of arsenic in a wetland grass native to northwest Ohio (Spartina pectinata). Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008. Best Student Poster: Life Sciences Division award winner.
Sapkota, Pratibha, Defne Apul, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Bromide transport through lysimeters at Stranahan Arboretum. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008.
Waltz, Adam R., Pam Struffolino, Scott Denham, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Comparison of water quality variables for Maumee Bay State Park. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. November 1, 2008.
2007
International
Saunders, Joshua, Jona Scarbro, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Effect of Class B biosolid application on E. coli survivability. International Association of Great Lakes Research, University Park, PA. May 28-June 1, 2007.
Regional
Gallant, Patricia, Donald J. Stierman, Daryl F. Dwyer, and Timothy Fisher. Linking geophysical signatures to sediment properties in Lucas County, Ohio. Geological Society of America North-Central and South-Central Joint Annual Meeting, Lawrence, KS. April 11-13, 2007. Best Student Poster award winner.
Local
Chowdhury, Raja and Defne Apul. Design of a wetland for the treatment of arsenic laden wastewater – Preliminary studies. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. September 15, 2007.
de Saint Victor, Colin and Daryl F. Dwyer. Microbial contamination in public waters at Maumee Bay State Park. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. September 15, 2007.
*Dwyer, Daryl. Wetlands- Agents for improving water quality and human health. Maumee Bay State Park Wetland Restoration Public Meeting, Maumee Bay State Park Lodge. October 2, 2007.
Egan, Kevin, Daryl Dwyer, and Sebastain Awondo. Evaluating the economic benefits of wetland restoration at Maumee Bay State Park. Maumee Bay State Park Wetland Restoration Public Meeting, Maumee Bay State Park Lodge. October 2, 2007.
Oyewumi, Oluyinka and Alison L. Spongberg. Adsorption characteristics of brownfield soils from Northwest Ohio. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. September 15, 2007.
2006
International
Rofkar, Jordan R., Joseph Hickey, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Screening plant species for uptake of arsenic in northwest Ohio. International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston, TX. August 19-23, 2006.
Scarbro, Jona, Daryl F. Dwyer, and William Von Sigler. Microbial transport through the vadose zone of a biosolid- amended cropland: implications for Maumee Bay water quality. International Association of Great Lakes Research, Windsor, Ontario, Canada May 22-26, 2006.
Regional
*Dwyer, Daryl F. Maumee Bay bacterial studies. SE Michigan Environmental Health Directors' Meeting. Ann Arbor, MI. May 2006.
*Dwyer, Daryl F. Quality and sustainability of the Great Lakes: restoration, legislation and research. League of Women Voters. Holland, OH. January 2006.
Local
Barnswell, Kristopher D., and Daryl F. Dwyer. Potential use of evapotranspiration covers in northwest Ohio. Oak Openings Region Research Symposium. Toledo, OH. January 20-21, 2006.
Bobak, Deanna M. and Alison L. Spongberg. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterization from point and non-point sources in Otter Creek, OH. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 22, 2006. Best Student Presentation: Life Sciences Division award winner.
Hickey, Joseph, Jordan Rofkar, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Uptake of metals by selected plant species in northwest Ohio. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 22, 2006.
Scarbro, Jona and Daryl F. Dwyer. Microbial transport through the vadose zone of a biosolid- amended cropland: implications for land application of Class B biosolids and surface water quality. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 22, 2006.
2005
International
Bobak, Deanna M. and Alison L. Spongberg. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterization in differing watersheds in northwest Ohio. 21st Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments and Water, Amherst, MA. Oct. 17-20, 2005. Best Student Presentation award winner.
Bobak, Deanna M. and Alison L. Spongberg. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterization from point and non-point sources in Otter Creek, OH. International Association of Great Lakes Research Annual Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Francy, Donna, Pamela Struffolino, Amie Brady, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Identification of proximate sources of fecal contamination to Maumee Bay, Lake Erie, Ohio by determining concentrations of Escherichia coli in water and sediments and identifying related environmental and water-quality factors. International Association of Great Lakes Research Annual Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI. May 23-27, 2005.
Kassem, Issmat, William Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Characterization of the microbial communities in dredge sediment from a confined disposal facility. IUMS XI International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology, San Francisco, CA. July 23-28, 2005.
National
Bobak, Deanna M. and Alison L. Spongberg. 2005. A Comparison of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Contamination in Urban and Rural Areas in Northwest Ohio. Soil Science Society of America Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Nov. 6-10.
Kassem, Issmat, William Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Molecular and enzymatic analysis of the microbial communities in dredged sediments. 105th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, GA. June 5-9, 2005.
Regional
*Dwyer, Daryl F. Maumee Bay bacterial studies. Lake Erie Center, University of Toledo, Oregon, OH. October 2005.
Gallant, Patricia and Don Stierman. Gravity investigation of the King Road Landfill, Lucas County, Ohio. Geological Society of America North-Central Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. May 19-20, 2005.
Wilt, Amy S., Don Stierman, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Geophysical mapping the top of bedrock at the King Road Landfill, Lucas County, Ohio. Geological Society of America North-Central Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. May 19-20, 2005.
Local
Barnswell, Kristopher D. and Daryl F. Dwyer. Vegetation on a non-capped landfill in the Oak Openings Region. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 15, 2005.
Kassem, Issmat, William Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer The impact of sediment dredging on the microbial communities in Toledo Harbor. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 15, 2005.
Struffolino, Pamela. and Daryl F. Dwyer. 2005. Source Tracking Escherichia Coli to a Public Beach in Northwest Ohio. Sigma Xi Student Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 16, 2005.
2004
National
*Francy, Donna, Amie Brady, Pamela Struffolino, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Identification of proximate sources of fecal contamination to Maumee Bay, Lake Erie. Major Accomplishments and Future Directions in Public Health Microbiology, United States Geological Survey, Columbus, OH. February 15-18, 2004.
*Struffolino, Pamela, Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer. The role of suspended sediments in E. coli transport. Major Accomplishments and Future Directions in Public Health Microbiology at the United States Geological Survey, Columbus, OH. February 15-18, 2004.
Struffolino, Pamela, Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Novel sediment traps reveal role of suspended sediment in E. coli transport. National Beaches Conference, San Diego, CA. October 15, 2004.
Regional
Brady, Amie, Donna Francy, Pamela Struffolino, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Concentrations of Escherichia coli in water and bed sediments in Maumee Bay, Toledo and Oregon, Ohio (2003–2005); Great Lakes Beach Conference, Parma, OH; November 30, 2004.
*Dwyer, Daryl F. and Pamela Struffolino. Source tracking of E. coli entering Maumee Bay: overview of research from 2003-2004. Maumee Bay Bacterial Task Force Public Meeting. Oregon, OH. December 2004.
*Francy, Donna, Greg Koltun, Amie Brady, Pamela Struffolino, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Source tracking of E. coli entering Maumee Bay: future research directions. Maumee Bay Bacterial Task Force Public Meeting. Oregon, OH. December 2004.
Struffolino, Pamela, Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer. The role of suspended sediment in E. coli Transport. Great Lakes Beach Conference: Parma, OH; November 30, 2004.
Local
Barnswell, Kristopher D., Jordan Rofkar, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Phytoremediation at the King Road Landfill: current progress and future work. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 24, 2004.
Kassem, Issmat, William Von Sigler, and Daryl F. Dwyer. Structural and functional assessment of microbial communities at King Road Landfill. Sigma Xi Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. April 24, 2004.