Mark Walker became a member
of the faculty of the Environmental and Resource Sciences Department at the
His research interests
include assessing the health risks posed by nonpoint sources, such as Cryptosporidium
and Leptospira. He is exploring
ways to develop risk assessment tools, including methods to determine presence
of pathogens in environmental samples.
As State Extension Water Specialist, Mark is working with county and regional
faculty to identify priorities and opportunities for Extension involvement in
community water resources issues. This includes developing and carrying
out training programs for rural water suppliers in Nevada using
videoconferencing facilities. Part of his current effort is devoted
to assessing exposure to elevated concentrations of arsenic in private drinking water
wells in
For a recent presentation exploring the links between occurrence of leptospirosis and watershed development, click here.
For a recent presentation about the influences of canine waste accumulation on surface water quality, click here.