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Some of the most common threats to the national parks ecosystems include those to quality of air, quality and quantity of available water, and the parks native species. Prescribed fire is used to prevent uncontrolled forest fires and to reduce the growth of nonnative species. — Generic Resources and Threats to the Northern…

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

The Niobrara River is where six major biomes converge to form a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Threats to the river arise from fire exclusion leading to the expansion of ponderosa pine into grassland area, changes in microclimates, the spread of invasive plants and the high volume of visitors during peak periods. — Niobrara National Scenic River Resources and…

A map shows that land use in the Ohio River Basin is dominated by developed, forested and cropland areas. Diagram from — Ohio River Basin Land Use

A conceptual diagram illustrates the dates and locations of different Mississippi River Report Card workshops. The workshop process is used to bring different groups together to strengthen the report card and promote broad prospectives, dialogue and collaboration. — Mississippi River Report Card Workshop Timeline

The diagram lists potential indicators for the Ohio River Basin that were generated at the workshop. The goals listed in this diagram are representative of the things people value in the Ohio River Basin watershed. — Potential Indicators for the Ohio River Basin

Lower Mississippi land use is dominated by developed, forested and cropland areas, and has the largest proportion of wetlands of the entire Mississippi River Basin. — Lower Mississippi Land Cover Map

Native to India, introduced to Hawaii Island in 1883 (via Jamaica, where it was also introduced), then introduced to Maui, Molokai, and Oahu; none were introduced on the island of Kauai. Mongoose were imported by the sugar industry to control rats in cane fields. This infamous mistake was made without much knowledge about mongoose. Mongoose, which are active during the day, did not control the rats because the rats are primarily active at night. — Herpestes javanicus (Small Asian Mongoose)

Improvements in water quality can be counteracted by changes in nutrient sources and land-use practices. Increased nutrient loads from stormwater and intensified agriculture often overwhelm the positive effects of best management practices. — Counteracting Factors Impacting Best Management…

Emergent wetland species are planted in a buoyant matrix that floats at the water surface. The roots of these plants grow through the matrix and take up the nutrients they need to grow directly from the water, potentially decreasing nutrient concentrations. — Floating Wetlands Structure and Impact

Gutters and downspouts installed onto buildings direct rainwater from roofs to rain gardens. Plants with deep root systems encourage stormwater infiltration and absorbs excess nutrient runoff. — Multiple Benefits of Rain Gardens

The Black-crowned Night Heron is found in wetland habitats used for foraging and terrestrial vegetation for cover. They nest in groups. — Nycticorax nycticorax (Black-crowned Night Heron)

The Baltimore Oriole commonly occurs in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird. Smaller and more slender than an American Robin, Baltimore Orioles are medium-sized, sturdy-bodied songbirds with thick necks and long legs. Look for their long, thick-based, pointed bills, a hallmark of the blackbird family they belong to. — Icterus galbula (Baltimore Oriole)

Found on golf courses or vacant gravell parking lots, this noisy plover is best known for its — Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) nest in busy…

This killdeer nest of nothing more than a shallow depression in the gravel, was found a busy marina parking lot. The owners of the marina placed cinder blocks around the well-camouflaged nest to prevent cars from running over the eggs. The killdeer mother was standing nearby when this photo was taken.
This photo was taken in Easton, MD on May 22, 2014. — Nest and eggs of a Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)

Participants of the Integration and Application's science communication course held at Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge MD in May 2014. — Science Communication Course, May 2014

Diagram depicting Human-caused and natural vulnerabilities of Chesapeake Bay to climate impacts. — Human-caused and natural vulnerabilities of…

The Atlantic Bumper is a game fish found from Massachusetts to Florida in the Western Atlantic Ocean. They eat smaller fish, cephalopods, and zooplankton. — Chloroscombrus chrysurus (Atlantic Bumper)

Hippocampus erectus (Lined Seahorse)

The northern kingfish or northern kingcroaker, is a species of marine fish in the family Sciaenidae (commonly known as the — Menticirrhus saxatilis (Northern Kingfish)

Mnemiopsis leidyi is a species of tentaculate ctenophore originally native to the western Atlantic but is now invasive in the Black, Caspian, North and Baltic Seas — Mnemiopsis leidyi (Comb Jelly)

Illustration for total nitrogen — Total nitrogen (TN)

Illustration for total phosphorus (TP) — Total phosphorus (TP)

Simplified conceptual diagram of the water cycle and major sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution to the Chesapeake Bay. — Groundwater Diagram

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