E-mail this pageGeography Faculty - Dr. Charles Zinser
Professor
Education:
- Ph.D. - University of Illinois, 1974
- M.A. - University of Missouri, 1966
- B.A. - University of Missouri, 1965
Courses:
- Physical Geography
- Climatology
- Environmental Conservation
- Recreational and Tourism Geography
- Recreational Land Use Planning
- Computer Applications in Geography
- Geographical Information Systems
Research and Experience:
Regional Planning issues in the Adirondack Park and recreation and tourism on the U.S. Public Lands
- "The Economic Impact of the Adirondack Park Private Land Use and Development Plan " (State University of New York Press, 1980)
- "Outdoor Recreation: United States National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands " (John Wiley and Sons, 1995)
- "National Park Digital Guide " (a virtual publication, a 12 CD set - Maptech, 1999)
- Chair of the Clinton County Planning Board (1973 - 1981)
- Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee (1980)
Interests and Hobbies:
An avid outdoors person participating in hiking, skiing (alpine and nordic), canoeing, power boating, snowmobiling, fishing, tennis, and travel. I love the Adirondacks for four season recreation.
Contact Information
Phone: (518) 564-2403
E-mail: charles.zinser@plattsburgh.edu
or cz303@aol.com