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Geochemistry of fine-grained sediment in Bellingham Bay, Nooksack River, and small creeks from June 2017 to September 2019

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Start Date
2017-06-12
End Date
2019-09-27

Citation

Takesue, R.K., 2020, Geochemistry of fine-grained sediment in Bellingham Bay, Nooksack River, and small creeks from June 2017 to September 2019: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P90EUDMF.

Summary

Elemental compositions are reported for the fine fraction of surface sediments from Bellingham Bay (June 2017 and March 2019) and in the fine fraction of streambank sediment from the Nooksack River (September 2017, March 2019, September 2019), Squalicum Creek (March and September 2019), Whatcom Creek (March and September 2019), and Padden Creek (March and September 2019). Major oxide percentages are reported in Nooksack River fine sediment collected in September 2017. Ancillary data for sediment collected during 2017 and 2019 from Bellingham Bay, Nooksack River, and small creeks include: percent weights of gravel, sand, and fines; total organic carbon content (TOC); carbonate content (CaCO3); ratios of stable carbon 13/12 (d13C) and [...]

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“Nooksack River sample locations. Inset shows study area.”
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SedimentGeochemistryBellingham2017and2019.csv
“Data table of sediment geochemistry”
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Purpose

Sediment geochemical compositions were explored in order to distinguish potential sources of fine sediment to Bellingham Bay from the Nooksack River, Squalicum Creek, Whatcom Creek, and Padden Creek. Understanding the sources and timing of sediment and sediment-bound contaminant inputs to the coastal zone can inform management decisions aimed at reducing negative impact of these materials on and recovery of valued nearshore habitats and species.

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