Tom Benzing (College of Integrated Science and Engineering) works on local stream health

Contact Information

Thomas Benzing

Contact Details

benzintr@jmu.edu

Description

Tom Benzing’s (ISAT, BSISAT) expertise in local stream health is directly contributing to a major settlement ($50 million) with respect to DuPont’s mercury pollution in the South River. Dr. Benzing submitted written comments on the settlement plan to the VA Secretary of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service and the federal district court judge who will decide on whether to enter the consent decree

Involvement

Involves Faculty

Date

Academic Year AY '16-'17

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Civic Engagement

Format

Research, Department or Center