I agree with Emi, the interpretation of paleorecords, is being
hampered due to the lack of a network in the states.  From what Tom
Edwards explained to me once, the CNIP is done by different groups
making measurements to get the coverage needed.  The people working
on the southern side of the boarder could use their example, and
start our own network of monthly sampling stations.  Some coverage
would be better than nothing.  Those interested could make
measurements from stations at their respective university.  We could
start a grass roots type of movement.  I know of some labs already
doing this, such as Bill Patterson at Syracuse.  Of course we can not
all run hundreds of samples, but we (all the labs interested)
certainly could run a limited number of samples to cover one station.
This is especially economical for labs with automated water prep.
systems.  Perhaps as a goal, we in the community could start such a
network in the next two years?  The CNIP is good example of what
could be done in the states.

-Bill

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William Anderson
Assistant Professor
Geology Department and Southeast Environmental Research Center
Florida International University

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