Acknowledgments

Funding

Good research is not possible without funding. The following funding sources allow for various aspects of this study:

• Geochronology and micromorphology work was supported by a 2016 NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium Graduate Research Fellowship ($6,415.00) 

• Geochronology and particle-size analysis was supported by a 2017 ADVANCE Proposal Development Program Grant, Ball State University ($15,000.00).

Student and Volunteer Help

Various students have helped on this project in various capacities. I am grateful for their help and I hope that they got something out of the experience. Bolded names denote SUNY Fredonia undergraduates.

• Francesca Basil (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Andrew Braun (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Nick Dadamo (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Sara DeAloia (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Nancy Gostic (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Zach Haidar (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Heather Jewel (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Matt Koerner (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Miles Reed (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Emily Swaney (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Gillian Tytka (data compilation, all sites)

• Katie Wasley (Northwest Indiana area, Indiana)

• Joey Zampayo (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

Landowner Access and Information

Over the years, various landowners have allowed my team access to their property to conduct analysis. They also have shared with me knowledge about the region. Without their generosity, I would not be able to do this project and I wish to thank them individually:

• Adams Family (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Rutledge Family (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Whisman Family (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Carmel Taylor (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

Additional Help

Finally, various individuals and institutions provide help during the course of research. Help included professional expertise, land access, equipment, and lodging.

• Chris Bedel of the Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Nancy Stranahan of the Arc of Appalachia (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Steve Baker of USDA-NRCS (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)

• Mike Angle, Frank Fugitt, and Nathan Erber of the Ohio Geological Survey (Sandy Springs area, Ohio)