Full title: Shifting Sands and Anthropogenic Modifications along the Presque Isle Strandplain on the NW Pennsylvania Coast of Lake Erie
Leaders: Patrick Burkhart, Anthony M Foyle
Endorser: GSA Northeastern Section
Dates: Sat., 29 March, 2025
Location: GSA Joint Northeast/North Central Section Meeting 2025, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Presque Isle is a spit of sand attached to the mainland that protects the shoreline of Erie, Pennsylvania, and contains myriad landforms, complex ecosystems, and intense natural beauty. It is also a museum of coastal engineering. This field trip is intended to inspire students learning about coastal critical zones. Cost includes transportation, snacks, and water.
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For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.
Product Code: FT25NE6
Product Category: FTRIP