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At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram reflects the three possible ecosystem health indicators (biodiversity, habitat, and water) chosen by workshop participants and their preliminary qualitative assessment of the condition of those indicators.
A preliminary qualitative assessment of ecosystem…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This map diagram shows the approximate locations of the natural resources and human activities in this region.
The natural resources and human activities of the…
At an Aug 2016 report card workshop in Sisal Mexico, scientists and representatives from the local government and private sector assembled to begin the process of developing an ecosystem health assessment of the Yucatan State coastline. This diagram reflects the group consensus of the ecological values of and threats to this region.
The Yucatan State Coast of Mexico has an…
Above-ground water well used often in rural or undeveloped areas.
Well
Unsustainable development and overfishing threaten Belize's coral reefs.
Belize coral reefs in jeopardy
The degraded coral reefs of Mexico's east coast need clean, clear water to survive.
Coral reefs of Mexico are in jeopardy
While Jewel Cave is currently in pristine condition there are several threats that could potential damage this site. These threats include the pollution of ground water that seeps into the cave at various points and visitor impacts.
Jewel Cave National Monument Threats and Features
Camping at Indian Cove in Joshua Tree National Park.
Camping
Camping at Indian Cove in Joshua Tree National Park.
Campsite at Indian Cove
Conceptual diagram illustrating tabulated Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Conceptual diagram illustrating impervious and pervious surfaces.
Impervious versus pervious surfaces
Wood chip mulch pile.
Wood chip mulch
Conceptual diagram illustrating Regenerative stormwater conveyance systems (RSC).
Regenerative stormwater conveyance systems (RSC)
Conceptual diagram illustrating the nitrogen cycle, including the Haber-Bosch process.
The nitrogen cycle with Haber-Bosch process
This flicker seemed to be searching the lawn for grubs as it probed the grass with its sharp bill. It is a member of the woodpecker family, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. This photo was taken on the UMCES campus, Cambridge, MD, February 14, 2013.
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)
Conceptual diagram illustrating cesspool seepage into a residential canal prior to improved wastewater treatment.
Cesspool seepage prior to improved wastewater…
Conceptual diagram illustrating primary productivity within seagrass beds.
Primary productivity of seagrass beds
Conceptual diagram illustrating several of the sources of pollution to nearshore waters in the Florida Keys.
Sources of pollution to nearshore waters in the…
Conceptual diagram illustrating the nitrogen cycle.
The nitrogen cycle
Conceptual diagram illustrating the phosphorus cycle.
The phosphorus cycle
Shenandoah National Park has a wide variety of recreation options, including camping, hiking, and fishing.
Matthews Arm campground
Oysters deployed as biological indicators of nitrogen source were dried and then ground for stable nitrogen isotope analysis. Muscle tissue is on the left, gills are in the middle, and mantle tissues are on the right.
Ground oyster tissue
Death Valley has quite a variety of topography and geologic formations.
Sunset at Mesquite Flats campground
Waterton, Alberta
Ground squirel burrow
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