Timothy Cater

OrganizationEmail

Location

United States

Science Specialties

bioremediation, oil spills, plant ecology

Current Research

Revegetation of land disturbances in North Slope oilfields using legumes and other plant materials (willow cuttings/grass cultivars).Using sewage sludge to amend thick gravel fill in the Arctic in order to enhance plant growth.Conducting site assessments and environmental monitoring of tundra contaminated with hydrocarbons.Developing methods for maximizing oil recovery during oil spill cleanups while simultaneously minimizing ecological damage.