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...g the Lagoon, as well as the outstanding natural resources of the system. We rounded out our field trip with a motor past Bird Island, which (with the help of Nancy) was recently designated a critical wildlife area, which is the first wildlife area...

Integration and Application Network in 2015: The year in review

...lth report cards . Three apps were also produced in 2015: How's the Beach? (South Carolina beach water quality), Hawaiian birds , Billion Oyster Project data portal. Each of these websites and apps involved a significant amount of web design ( Trac...

From the mountains to the prairies—discussing ecological drought in the North Central United States

...rize the group with the current state of knowledge in the North Central CSC region—climate, hydrology, wetlands and birds, forest habitats, ranching, and planning. Imtiaz Rangwala , Parker Norton , Susan Skagen , Justin Derner , Brian Harvey...

Viewing data on a VisWall and in an immersive dome in Fort Collins, Colorado

...ntensity could be visualized by having prairie potholes drying up, supporting less wetland vegetation and fewer migratory birds. Our second demonstration of science visualization was an immersive digital dome theater. We visited the Fort Collins Mu...

The Mississippi River Watershed Report Card is released

... opportunities that exist in the basin. People value the ability to use the waterways and watershed for hunting, fishing, bird watching, boating, and other outdoor activities throughout the basin, but the trends in numbers of people participating v...

Laguna de Bay, Philippines: Environmental Literacy

...ne of the most unusual is the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery. The lake is also part of the flyway for migratory birds. Mount Makiling National Park is located south of the lake. The mountain is ideal for hiking, camping, trekking, mountai...

Ancient culture and unique biodiversity - Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

...freshwater fish species, more than 2,000 plants and over 10,000 species of insects. It provides habitat for more than 290 bird species (over one third of Australia’s birds). Some of these species are threatened or endangered. Many are found n...

Fifteen students, Ten minutes: One humbling education

Fifteen students, Ten minutes: One humbling education ... Rebecca Peters, Aimee Hoover, Emily Russ The birds are chirping, the grass is green, the tourists are out walking the streets, and students are indoors on a Saturday signa...

Environmental Literacy for the tropical Northern Territory, Australia

...e river and the energy and nutrients in the flood plains, and providing essential habitat for crocodiles, geese, turtles, birds, and fish. These connections are vital for ecosystem function, which supports coastal fisheries, tourism, and inland rec...

Exploring New York Harbor: Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge

...ear, P.T. Barnum organized for 21 elephants to cross the bridge to prove its safety and help ally people’s fears. A bird’s-eye view of fireworks at the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Showman P.T...

Ocean research perspectives gleaned from ‘One Planet One Ocean’ conference in Barcelona, Spain - Part 2

...y day was staggering. This includes macro plastics that accumulate in oceanic gyres, and tragically in the bellies of sea birds, sea turtles and marine mammals, and nano and microplastics that are incorporated into marine food webs and often serve...

The sound, the bay, and a volcano: National discussions around resiliency to coastal hazards

...asons, the State has been helping to relocate vulnerable native subsidence communities for years. And continues to do so. Birdseye view of Seattle, right before landing. Overall, the conference was a fantastic experience for the professional opport...

Did you know the Willamette River flows north?

...lamette River, it provides critical habitat types that are very important for salmon, turtles, beavers, river otters, and birds. Trevor Taylor from the City of Eugene introduces us to the Delta Ponds. Checking out a beaver dam at the Delta Ponds. N...

Water supply is a concern in report card planning for the Missouri River Basin

...ory would be a more useful indicator, as it reflects habitat quality and quantity in all of the basins. We also discussed birds, fish passage, and sedimentation as potentially important indicators. For the Recreation goal, including key access and...

IAN receives National Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit award

...posters, brochures, newsletters and web content. Currently, a smart phone app is being developed for identifying Hawaiian birds. IAN also developed education modules for barrier islands and sea level rise and coral reefs and climate change . These...

Missouri River: Environmental Literacy

...r basin has a diversity of important and interesting natural features. The basin supports important habitat for migratory bird species. 1. The Missouri River is the longest tributary (2,300 miles) of the Mississippi River. The Missouri River flows...

Baltimore’s Annual Healthy Harbor Report Card

...gress followed by more rapid progress. He mentioned that he lives and works adjacent to Baltimore Harbor and can see more bird life than ever before, an early sign of progress. He also pointed out the new water wheel, installed 3 weeks ago has alre...

Visiting the Nickel Preserve in eastern Oklahoma

...ir reintroduction of elk , invasive plant control and developing a tall grass prairie community. We saw a coyote, lots of birds and, already mentioned, lots of ticks. View of Nickel Preserve headquarters from Pine Ridge. The purpose of our mini-ret...

Lower Mississippi River: Environmental Literacy

...at in the batture, and along with bottomland hardwood forests, open water and unvegetated habitats, support the migratory birds that use the Mississippi flyway. The Mississippi River Valley alluvial sediments dominate the floodplain and these sedim...

The Los Angeles River: Geography, vistas and restoration

... history exhibits. A visitor center and ranger station will be constructed as well. We observed a beautiful little hummingbird flitting among the native plants that Sean has already planted. I look forward to revisiting this park when it is complet...

The Ohio River’s Split Personality

...es , the annual cycle of wetting and drying regulates the food web by controlling the distribution of forage fish; wading birds depend on the concentration of fish as the wetlands dry down to feed newly hatched young birds. In terrestrial ecosystem...

Long Island Sound: Prospects for the Urban Sea book synopsis

...cold stunning ’ has been observed when water temperatures go too low for these cold-blooded animals. There are many bird species that utilize Long Island Sound. Two species appear to be increasing: oystercatchers and skimmers . Marine mammals...

Long Island Sound: Environmental Literacy

...from Block Island Sound, with minor exchange with NY Harbor. Long Island Sound once supported abundant oysters, scallops, birds and lobsters with widespread salt marshes and seagrasses. The Long Island Sound watershed is large, extending north to C...

Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival

...f Holland Island from supporting a vibrant community of watermen to a marshy sand bar that is now inhabited by nesting seabirds. Tom had a personal connection with Holland Island and recalled playing baseball in one of the front yards. The film use...

Calculating a Lake Health Index for the Great Lakes

...particular, Total Phosphorus, b) toxicants in offshore waters, c) contaminants in whole fish and d) contaminants in water birds. The fish and bird contaminants are used as integrated bio-indicators of water column concentrations. The aquatic-depend...

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