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Publications by Lisa Florkowski

IAN is committed to producing practical, user-centered communications that foster a better understanding of science and enable readers to pursue new opportunities in research, education, and environmental problem-solving. Our publications synthesize scientific findings using effective science communication techniques.

Rock Creek Park Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Tim Carruthers, Lisa Florkowski, Jane Hawkey, Bill Dennison ·

27 July 2009

Rock Creek Park (ROCR) is a forest and wetland oasis in the heart of Washington, D.C. A National Park Service natural resource condition assessment (NPS NRCA) was conducted using two synthetic frameworks: 1) an ecological monitoring framework, and 2) a habitat monitoring framework. Data metrics and thresholds were determined and monitoring data applied.

Measuring the Health of our National Parks: Rock Creek Park

Lisa Florkowski, Tim Carruthers, Bill Dennison ·

1 May 2007

The Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program has subdivided the 270 National Park units with significant natural resources into 32 Networks. All of the parks within a Network share similar natural resource challenges. The purpose of these Networks is to conduct long-term resource monitoring. The National Capital Region Netwok (NCRN) consists of 11 parks within Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

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Publications by Lisa Florkowski

Rock Creek Park Natural Resource Condition Assessment

Measuring the Health of our National Parks: Rock Creek Park