Geography Faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh - Dr. Charles Zinser

Geography Faculty - Dr. Charles Zinser

Professor Emeritus

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 Charles Zinser

E-mail: charles.zinser@plattsburgh.edu or cz303@aol.com