This section speaks to the physical and chemical environment of the Cook Inlet drainage study area – that is the geology, soil and waters. Research reported here has been assembled from 2004-2008, with some sections including data gathered through 2010. Download individual chapters from the link at the right, either in summary or complete form, or explore individual chapters below.

Chapters

Chapter 26: Climate and Meteorology

Range and seasonality of precipitation, evaporation, temperatures and wind data

Chapter 27: Geology

Surficial and bedrock geology, geological structure, deposit types, alteration and mineralization

Chapter 28: Physiography

Topography, landforms, permafrost and stream drainage patterns

Chapter 29: Soils

Soil types in the study area

Chapter 30: Geotechnical, Seismic and Volcanism

Surficial geology, overburden and bedrock geology, hydrogeology, physiography, topography and surficial materials in relation to rock mass, water movement and seismicity

Chapter 31: Surface Water Hydrology

Regional and local hydrology, streamflow gaging, snow survey programs

Chapter 32: Reserved for Future Studies

Chapter 33: Surface Water Quality — Freshwater

Physical and chemical parameters related to surface and groundwater quality

Chapter 34: Oceanography and Marine Water Quality

Marine water quality data for physical and chemical parameters

Chapter 35: Trace Elements

Spatial and temporal variability in soil, vegetation, sediments and fish tissue

Chapter 36: Marine Habitats

Marine water quality data for physical and chemical parameters

Chapter 37: Noise

Monitoring data collected to establish baseline noise levels