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Research Article| November 01, 1984 Sources, storages, and sinks of fine-grained sediments in a fluvial-estuarine system WILLIAM H. RENWICK; WILLIAM H. RENWICK 1Department of Geography and Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GAIL M. ASHLEY GAIL M. ASHLEY 2Department of Geological Sciences and Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information WILLIAM H. RENWICK 1Department of Geography and Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 GAIL M. ASHLEY 2Department of Geological Sciences and Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 Publisher: Geological Society of America First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2674 Print ISSN: 0016-7606 Geological Society of America GSA Bulletin (1984) 95 (11): 1343–1348. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1984)95<1343:SSASOF>2.0.CO;2 Article history First Online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation WILLIAM H. RENWICK, GAIL M. ASHLEY; Sources, storages, and sinks of fine-grained sediments in a fluvial-estuarine system. GSA Bulletin 1984;; 95 (11): 1343–1348. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1984)95<1343:SSASOF>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract The Raritan River drains a highly urbanized and industrialized area of New Jersey. Extensive areas of this waterway receive finegrained sediments from within the drainage basin and from Raritan Bay, which are believed to be contaminated with pollutants. The transition from fluvial to estuarine conditions and seaward enlargement of the estuary due to increasing volume of tidal discharges result in a distinctive sequence of downstream changes in channel morphology, processes, and sedimentary environments. These are mapped and are classified as transport zones (above the head of tide), temporary storage areas (upper and middle estuaries), and permanent sinks (mud benches, dredged areas, tidal marshes) for fine sediments. These designations can be used for more cost-effective sampling, that is, “focused sampling” of sediments likely to contain pollutants. A sediment budget for the estuary indicates it is a sediment sink, with the largest input coming from landward sources. This analysis can serve as a guide to assessment and management of contaminated environments. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.
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