A5055567137- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
- Religion, Ecology, and Ethics
- Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Research Data Management Practices
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature
- Environmental Conservation and Management
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
2018-2024
Oklahoma Biological Survey
2015-2021
University of Oklahoma
2014-2021
United States Geological Survey
2008-2014
Montana State University
2008-2013
Summary North American freshwater mussels (Unionidae) are a diverse and imperilled fauna that very sensitive to flow alterations. Previous attempts develop environmental flows for have struggled accommodate their varied habitat requirements complex life histories. We review what is known about the of mussels, how they can vary among species within community, this variation influences effectiveness different methodologies. propose trait‐based method addresses needs mussel guilds...
Abstract The role anglers play in transporting aquatic nuisance species (ANS) is important managing infestations and preventing introductions. objectives of this study were to: (1) quantify angler movement patterns southwestern Montana, ANS awareness equipment cleaning practices; (2) the amount soil transported on boots waders. Mean distance travelled by residents from their home to survey site was 115 km (±17, 95% CI). non‐residents 1738 (±74). Fifty‐one percent 49% reported occasionally,...
Studies in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems have documented the potential importance of consumers on ecosystem‐level nutrient dynamics. This is especially true when aggregations organisms create biogeochemical hotspots through consumption, assimilation, remineralization via excretion egestion. Here, we focused humans cities to examine how diet waste management interact drive nitrogen‐ (N) phosphorus‐ (P) fluxes into pollution, inert forms, recycling. We constructed six patterns (five...
Abstract The vectors involved in the spread of whirling disease, which is caused by Myxobolus cerebralis, are only partly understood. However, parasite has rapidly become established many regions, suggesting that it easily disseminated. We gained insight into transport examining surface porosity common wading equipment materials and adherence M. cerebralis myxospores to them. Interstitial spaces within rubber, felt, lightweight nylon, neoprene were measured on scanning electron microscope...
Sudden changes in water releases below hydropower facilities (hydropeaking) can dramatically affect benthic organisms. Aquatic gastropods are an ideal organism for studying such effects because they inhabit littoral areas that frequently dewatered during hydropeaking and have a low dispersal ability making them highly susceptible. We explored mortality rates of Taylorconcha serpenticola, the threatened Bliss Rapids snail, four laboratory experiments simulated varying seasons operation...
Major waterways have been dramatically altered by dams some of which operated with consistent and significant flow alterations annually since the early 1900s. Re-operation strategies are increasingly being considered for such in regions where biodiversity hotspots sensitive taxa remain. Understanding impacts current dam operations on species is vital to designing re-operations that effectively promote conservation. Our objectives were examine effects dramatic from a major distribution highly...
Abstract In streams, unionoid mussels and fish form aggregations that exert bottom‐up top‐down effects on food webs, but the magnitude spatial extent of their are controlled by species traits. Sedentary live burrowed in sediment patchily distributed dense (mussel beds) where they filter seston provide a local, relatively constant nutrient subsidy. contrast, move off mussel beds, thus comprise transient We asked how overlap between influences recycling resource distribution streams. conducted...
Abstract In the face of a changing climate and increasing human demand for water, an understanding habitat preference has become critical managing wild fish populations projecting potential changes in populations. Two approaches to Physical Habitat Simulation (PHABSIM) modeling coastal cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarkii spawning were compared by reach, consisting eight transects covering pool upstream downstream riffles, small Puget Sound stream with two sets variables. The reach contained...
Abstract The conservation of aquatic species with complex life histories requires the protection habitat for each stage. Coastal cutthroat trout ( Oncorhynchus clarkii ) exhibit both mobile and sessile stages are concern in north‐western North America. Models that predict how changes flow can inform water management but rely on descriptors change not suited to stages. Spawning incubation availability use coastal were assessed mesohabitats microhabitats. Primary channel units tallied,...
(Inter)facing the AnthropoceneRepresenting an Interdisciplinary Interaction Zev Trachtenberg (bio), Antonio J. Castro Kiza Gates Asa Randall Ingo Schlupp Lynn Soreghan Noah Theriault and Meghan Wieters (bio) Introduction Click for larger view View full resolution http://habitationanthropocene.oucreate.com This article presents a project that explored question: How shall we talk about Anthropocene? We left trace of our exploration in website: Habitation Anthropocene.1 While encourage you to...