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Stephen L.  Harden

Stephen L. Harden

Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Discipline

North Carolina Water Science Center
3916 Sunset Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 26707

(919) 571-4051 Voice
(919) 571-4041 FAX
slharden@usgs.gov

Educational Background ·
Recent Research Interests ·
Publications

Educational Background

Master of Science, Marine Science (1989) North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science, Marine Science (1985) University of South Carolina

Recent Research Interests

— Source, fate, and transport of environmental contaminants in surface-water and ground-water systems

— Nutrient and microbial transport processes in a stream receiving stormwater runoff, subsurface tile drainage, and ground-water discharge from a swine CAFO

— Identification of watersheds in the coastal plain that may be significant contributors of nitrogen to North Carolina estuaries

Selected Publications

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