In the dunes of Sandy Island State Park, SUNY Oswego senior geology major Kimberly Smith worked last summer on a study documenting erosion and higher groundwater levels caused by Lake Ontario's record high water level -- research she said shows damage to wildlife habitat. The Ozone Park student plans to present her study at the college's Quest symposium on April 4.
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High Water Damages Seabird Habitat In Dunes Along Lake Ontario, Student Finds

The devastation SUNY Oswego geology major Kimberly Smith saw as a volunteer last summer helping with cleanup at Sandy Island State Park drove her to study the impact of high water levels on wildlife habitat in the environmentally unique dunes of eastern Lake Ontario. The senior from Ozone Park, Queens, plans to share her findings April 4 during the scholarly poster presentation session at Quest, SUNY Oswego’s daylong symposium celebrating student, faculty and staff research and creativity.

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Mexico Schools To Utilize Computer-Based Testing For Some NYS Exams

The Mexico Academy and Central School District is one step ahead of future changes to the New York State Testing Program. Next month, the district will begin the transition to computer-based testing when students in grades three through six take their New York State English language arts exams.

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