The National Science Foundation's Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) awarded a $5,012,875 Project Grant to the Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines, doing business as Colorado School of Mines, to conduct a shallow drilling campaign and scientific assessment of the Pleistocene hydrogeology, geomicrobiology, nutrient fluxes, and freshwater resources of the Atlantic Continental Shelf off the coast of New England. The project aims to study the onshore-offshore freshwater system and investigate the emplacement mechanisms, residence time, and long-term climate influences on these offshore freshwater resources. The research will maintain dedicated outreach activities to inform the local population about the project's outcomes. The award has an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2026.
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