Mark Lord

Dr. Mark Lord is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources within the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Carolina University. His research focuses on environmental hydrology, geomorphology, and interdisciplinary connections between natural systems and human activities.

• Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 1988
• M.S., University of North Dakota, 1984
• B.S., State University of New York, 1981

His research interests span Environmental Hydrology (groundwater-stream interactions, catastrophic floods), Geomorphology (soil erosion, sedimentation), and Geoscience Education (research-driven curricula). Publications highlight work on Great Basin meadow ecosystems, Ice Age megafloods, and undergraduate research integration.

Teaching responsibilities include courses like Hydrogeology, Soils & Hydrology, and Geomorphology, emphasizing hands-on learning and fieldwork. Research projects include the Cullowhee Creek Environmental Field Station and studies on riparian meadow restoration in Nevada.

Current affiliations include collaborations with the U.S. Geological Survey and Geological Society of America. Contact: mlord@wcu.edu.