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Organic Matter Spectroscopy Lab
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We measure the amount and character of dissolved organic matter from diverse ecosystems, especially aquatic ones. We often combine our labÌýdata with field-scale experiments and modelingÌýto understand of the interactions between hydrologic, chemical and biological processes in controlling the dynamics of these systems.
Diane McKnight
Director
Lane Allen
PhD student
Natalie Aranda
Grad student
Jared Collins
Grad student
Lauren Magliozzi
​Grad student
Mia Vanderwilt
​Grad student
- Nayoung Hur, MS 2022
- Garrett Rue, PhD 2019
- Alia Lauren Khan, NSF Graduate Research Fellow
- Maggie Burns, MA 2014 in Geography; now Hydrologist
- Rachel Gabor, PhD 2013 in Environmental Studies
- Jessica Ebert, MS 2012
Contact & services
Major equipment includes
- Shimadzu TOC analyzer
- Antec 9000 DON analyzer
- Agilent 8453 spectrophotometer
- FluroMax2 fluorometer
- fractionation columns
- Ulter-filtration
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News
Research in the aftermath of the Camp Fire reveals the threat of wildfires on water quality (Chico State)
A groundbreaking multi-year research initiative launched at Chico State in the aftermath of the Camp Fire examined the presence of contaminants, including metals, in nearby watersheds. Joined by researchers from CU Boulder and the USGS, the research, recently published in the prestigious Journal of Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts, sheds light on the alarming impact of wildfires on stormwater runoff. Read more
Diane McKnight reflects on the LTER (LTER Network)
Diane McKnight has been an integral figure in the Long-Term Ecological Research Program for decades. She was instrumental in launching the McMurdo LTER, spearheaded restructuring network coordination, and served as Chair of the LTER Network Executive Board. She’s mentored dozens of students and developed too many projects to count. The LTER Network Office sat down with Diane to chat about her life in the Network and her dreams for the LTER moving forward. Read more
The birds are all right
Birds continue to thrive in Colorado’s Snake River watershed, despite increasing heavy metals and rare earth elements in streams, finds a study by Kelly Watson and Diane McKnight. Read more
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Publications
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Matula EE; Nabity JA; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2021-08-24
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Khan AL; Sokol ER; McKnight DM; Saunders JF; Hohner AK; Summers RS
Published in: Publication Date: 2021-07-30
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Published in: Iwaniec DM; Gooseff M; Suding KN; Samuel Johnson D; Reed DC; Peters DPC; Adams B; Barrett JE; Bestelmeyer BT; Castorani ...
- Iwaniec DM
- Gooseff M
- Suding KN
- Samuel Johnson D
- Reed DC
- Peters DPC
- Adams B
- Barrett JE
- Bestelmeyer BT
- Castorani MCN
Publication Date: 2021-05-01
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Singley JG; Gooseff MN; McKnight DM; Hinckley ES
Published in: Publication Date: 2021-05-01
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Heindel RC; Darling JP; Singley JG; Bergstrom AJ; McKnight DM; Lukkari BM; Welch KA; Gooseff MN
Published in: Publication Date: 2021-02-01
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Harmon RS; Leslie DL; Lyons WB; Welch KA; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2021-01-01
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Diaz MA; Welch SA; Sheets JM; Welch KA; Khan A; Adams B; McKnight D; Cary SC; Lyons WB
Published in: Publication Date: 2020-10-01
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Sokol ER; Barrett JE; Kohler TJ; McKnight DM; Salvatore MR; Stanish LF
Published in: Publication Date: 2020-09-25
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Khan AL; Rittger K; Xian P; Katich JM; Armstrong RL; Kayastha RB; Dana JL; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2020-09-16
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Published in: Hatton JE; Hendry KR; Hirst C; Opfergelt S; Henkel S; Silva-Busso A; Welch SA; Wadham JL; Lyons WB; Bagshaw E...
- Hatton JE
- Hendry KR
- Hirst C
- Opfergelt S
- Henkel S
- Silva-Busso A
- Welch SA
- Wadham JL
- Lyons WB
- Bagshaw E
Publication Date: 2020-07-14
Type: Journal Article
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Hirst C; Opfergelt S; Gaspard F; Hendry KR; Hatton JE; Welch S; McKnight DM; Lyons WB
Published in: Publication Date: 2020-06-26
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Rue GP; Darling JP; Graham E; Tfaily MM; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2020-01-01
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Loria KA; Mcknight D; Ragar DM; Johnson PTJ
Published in: Publication Date: 2020-01-01
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Published in: Wlostowski AN; Schulte NO; Adams BJ; Ball BA; Esposito RMM; Gooseff MN; Lyons WB; Nielsen UN; Virginia RA; Wall DH...
- Wlostowski AN
- Schulte NO
- Adams BJ
- Ball BA
- Esposito RMM
- Gooseff MN
- Lyons WB
- Nielsen UN
- Virginia RA
- Wall DH
Publication Date: 2019-12-01
Type: Journal Article
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Olk DC; Bloom PR; De Nobili M; Chen Y; McKnight DM; Wells MJM; Weber J
Published in: Publication Date: 2019-11-01
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Published in: Bishop J; Kopalova K; Darling JP; Schulte NO; Kohler J; McMinn A; Spaulding SA; Mcknight DM; Van De Vijver B...
- Bishop J
- Kopalova K
- Darling JP
- Schulte NO
- Kohler J
- McMinn A
- Spaulding SA
- Mcknight DM
- Van De Vijver B
Publication Date: 2019-09-23
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Harmon RS; Leslie DL; Lyons WB; Welch KA; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2019-07-21
Type: Conference Proceeding
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Published in: Olk DC; Bloom PR; Perdue EM; McKnight DM; Chen Y; Farenhorst A; Senesi N; Chin Y-P; Schmitt-Kopplin P; Hertkorn N...
- Olk DC
- Bloom PR
- Perdue EM
- McKnight DM
- Chen Y
- Farenhorst A
- Senesi N
- Chin Y-P
- Schmitt-Kopplin P
- Hertkorn N
Publication Date: 2019-03-01
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Wlostowski AN; Gooseff MN; McKnight DM; Lyons WB
Published in: Publication Date: 2018-12-28
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Diaz MA; Adams BJ; Welch KA; Welch SA; Opiyo SO; Khan AL; McKnight DM; Cary SC; Lyons WB
Published in: Publication Date: 2018-12-01
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Kohler TJ; Stanish LF; Liptzin D; Barrett JE; McKnight DM
Published in: Publication Date: 2018-08-01
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Published in: Creed IF; Bergstrom A-K; Trick CG; Grimm NB; Hessen DO; Karlsson J; Kidd KA; Kritzberg E; McKnight DM; Freeman EC...
- Creed IF
- Bergstrom A-K
- Trick CG
- Grimm NB
- Hessen DO
- Karlsson J
- Kidd KA
- Kritzberg E
- McKnight DM
- Freeman EC
Publication Date: 2018-08-01
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Smith HJ; Dieser M; McKnight DM; SanClements MD; Foreman CM
Published in: Publication Date: 2018-07-01
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Chin Y-P; McKnight D; Rosario-Ortiz FL
Published in: Publication Date: 2018-04-17
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Graham EB; Gabor RS; Schooler S; McKnight DM; Nemergut DR; Knelman JE
Published in: Publication Date: 2018-04-03
Type: Journal Article