annejefferson

@annejefferson@mastodon.online

Watershed hydrology and geomorphology professor here to talk about science, the environment, and life as an academic & mom.

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kc2ihx, to random
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Has anyone here used U-Haul UBox service to move stuff recently? I am looking for the best way to get the last of my stuff from my mom's house in NJ to WA.

I used them about a decade ago to move here. It was a terrible experience, mostly because they had no tracking system. Unfortunately, they're very cost competitive for the amount I need to move and they service both ends of the move. Have they gotten any better since 2012?

annejefferson,

@kc2ihx Not recently, but I've had multiple very good experiences with ABF U-Pack cubes and have never heard negatives about that service.

annejefferson, to uk

Peak District hike 1: Stanton Moor. #UK #England #PeakDistrict #52hikes 13 #FamilyHikes

annejefferson,

Peak District hike 2: Lathkill Dale near Over Haddon 14

Stream with Missy rocks and logs surrounded by green forest

annejefferson,

Peak District hike 3: Robin Hood’s Stride near Elton. #UK #PeakDistrict #England #52hikes 15 #FamilyHikes this one with friends and classically changeable weather

Tree growing on rock outcrop with grey skies behind

annejefferson, to uk

We saw so many wonderful trees in the Peak District over the years past few days, that I now have plenty of material for weeks of . Here’s a wonderful beech near the Hermit’s Cave near Elton, .

annejefferson, (edited ) to random

Missisquoi River almost flooding, July 12, 2023. Major flood impacts were in the 2 watersheds south of the Missisquoi, but the water was still impressively high and turbid here as we passed by.

annejefferson, to Help

experienced devastating earlier this week. These were the largest floods since 1927 and many communities, businesses, and residents are dealing with huge amounts of damage. Areas seeing incredible water and mud impacts include Ludlow, Barre, and Montpelier. Cleanup and recovery has begun and will continue for weeks, months, and years. Want to ?
To : https://vermontcf.org/our-impact/programs-and-funds/vt-flood-response/
To : https://www.vermont.gov/volunteer

annejefferson,

Want to help or other impacted areas? Remember that giving money is better than giving stuff, because it allows affected communities to get what they need and maybe to support local businesses in the process. The counterpoint to this is if you are seeing specific lists of needed items (e.g., muck boots, hand tools) and you have a way to get it to the organization seeking those items.

annejefferson,

Want to help or other impacted areas? If you are coming to volunteer, be aware of continuing road closures and damage, and consider overnighting somewhere with fewer impacts. As always, the best approach is to coordinate with local groups who already know what help is needed and where rather than trying to figure out something new.

annejefferson, to random

So many, many reasons this is a terrible idea….

Is Texas 'floating wall' a migrant deterrent or pure theatre? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66183563

Just wait until the first high water.

annejefferson, to random

Thinks looked pretty hairy for several #Vermont #dams overnight, with possible emergency releases that would have caused really severe #flooding in already impacted downstream communities. Fortunately, this seem a bit calmer this morning. Still very dangerous conditions with continuing rain. https://www.vermontpublic.org/live-updates/vermont-experiencing-significant-flash-flooding#some-relief-at-wrightsville-ball-mountain-and-townshend-dams #flood #floods

annejefferson, to random

Not good. This is the main stem of the Winooski. Since records here began in 1912, it’s only gotten to this volume (15,600 cfs) 3 times, most recently 1936. We’re 1000 cfs and over 1 ft higher than 2011 (Irene).

And it’s still raining.

annejefferson,

@whknott I just don’t know the answer, I’m too new here. But it’s scary.

annejefferson, to random

’s emergency operations center has been evacuated due to threat of flooding. Good that they upgraded after Irene so facility will likely be undamaged this time, but needing to evacuate because no one can get in or out is still a slight (and foreseeable) flaw for an emergency center. https://vtdigger.org/2023/07/10/officials-evacuate-vermonts-emergency-operations-center-in-waterbury/

annejefferson,

@wcbdata even as a new Vermonter that made me LOL, NH has a bit of a reputation

annejefferson, to Futurology

In related news, I'm excited to announce that I'm part of 2 new NOAA-funded #research projects focused on #flood warning communications to different segments of the public. #Vermont currently making a good case for being one of our study areas. #Hydrology #SocialScience #SciComm

annejefferson, to random

Southern Vermont has been hammered by over 7" of rainfall (and then flooding) in places, but now it's going to get worse in north central Vermont, including the flood prone Winooski River valley, where floods are already impacting communities. https://vtdigger.org/2023/07/10/rainfall-totals-exceed-7-inches-in-southern-vermont-as-forecasters-eye-rising-rivers/

annejefferson, to random

Flood! It's been solidly raining all day, and we are in the comparatively dry part of . VT Digger is doing a great job providing updates on the ongoing in many parts of the state. https://vtdigger.org

annejefferson, to random

This figure is from a newly released opportunity. What pivotal partner is missing from this example diagram?!

annejefferson,

@luis_in_brief https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=348990 Sure. But it isn't necessary to spot the truly appalling indigenous erasure happening in that figure and doesn't do anything in the text to fix the problem.

annejefferson,

@luis_in_brief It's an intriguing solicitation! Bends my brain a bit to think so big!

annejefferson,

@Stressrelated @geographile Ding ding. we have a winner.

I sincerely hope this was the worst sort of copy editing error, but it's still so so terrible.

annejefferson, to random

Thing I just wrote:
"No one ever cried over a canceled meeting."

That may be too general, but is certainly true for faculty/administrators facing hours of meetings per day. Unless it's a meeting with a student who we know is struggling, in which case we might get angsty.
What other caveats do I need to add?

annejefferson, to random

In the midst of hiring a lab tech (staff) and post-doc (not considered staff). Interesting to note the differences in the institutional process and consider the strengths and weaknesses of both. Also, this is yet another thing we do as academics without much training in how to do it well. At least my friendly HR person lets me ask all sorts of questions so I can smoothly get to good, equitable outcomes.

annejefferson, to random

Otter Creek Falls in Vergennes, . Otter Creek is the longest waterway entirely contained in Vermont. From Vergennes to Lake Champlain, Otter Creek is fully navigable and Vergennes was a shipyard in the early 1800s.

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