| Agave palmeri Inflorescence Production on Fort Huachuca, Arizona |
SEP 2004 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey S. Fehmi; Shelley Danzer; Joanne Roberts; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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 | Agave (Agave palmeri) is important to Fort Huachuca because of its status as a critical resource for the lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae), which was listed as an endangered species in 1988. The bat depends on agave flower nectar as a primary food source in late summer and early fall. Individual plants can live for 25 or more years but flower only once before dying. The basal rosette sends up ... |
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| Wildlife Baseline Survey: Illinois Army National Guard, Sparta, Illinois |
SEP 2004 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Don Pitts; Jonathan L. Casebeer; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| The Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) is acquiring a new 2800- acre reclaimed strip mine as a training area near Sparta, Illinois. This acquisition is important in that it allows the National Guard units in southern Illinois a readily available place to train, which will increase training effectiveness and save time and money through decreased travel costs associated with using the existing training area in the northern part of the ... |
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| Life Cycle Evolution and Systematics of Campanulariid Hydrozoans |
SEP 2004 |
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| Authors:
Annette Fr. Govindarajan; WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION MA
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 | The purpose of this thesis is to study campanulariid life cycle evolution and systematics. The Campanulariidae is a hydrozoan family with many life cycle variations, and provide an excellent model system to study life cycle evolution. Additionally, the unique campanulariid Obelia medusae may have been re-invented from ancestors without medusae. |
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| Diversity and Phylogenetic Structure of Two Complex Marine Microbial Communities |
SEP 2004 |
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| Authors:
Vanja Klepac-Ceraj; WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION MA
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| Molecular surveys have revealed that microbial communities are extraordinarily diverse. Yet, two important questions remain unanswered: how many bacterial types co-exist, and do such types form phylogenetically discrete units of potential ecological relevance? This thesis explores these questions by investigating bacterial diversity in two complex marine communities (coastal bacterioplankton and sediment sulfate-reducing bacteria) by (i) comprehensive analysis of large 16S rRNA clone libraries, and (ii) refinement and application of parametric ... |
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| The Ecosystem Functions Model: A Tool for Restoration Planning |
SEP 2004 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
John T. Hickey; Chris N. Dunn; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The Ecosystem Functions Model (EFM) is a planning tool that analyzes ecosystem response to changes in flow regime. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) is developing the EFM and envisions environmental planners, biologists, and engineers using the model to help determine whether proposed alternatives (e.g., reservoir operations or levee alignments) would maintain, enhance, or diminish ecosystem health. Project teams can use the EFM to visualize existing ... |
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| Soil Phosphorus Compositional Characteristics as a Function of Land-Use Practice in the Upper Eau Galle River Watershed, Wisconsin |
SEP 2004 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
William F. James; Harry L. Eakin; Carlos E. Ruiz; John W. Barko; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The purpose of this research was to quantify biologically labile and refractory phosphorus species in source soils of an agricultural watershed that drains into a eutrophic Corps of Engineers reservoir. Eutrophication of receiving waters is strongly linked to the erosion and transport of particulate and soluble nutrients derived from the watershed landscape. In dairy and agricultural settings, amendment of soils with fertilizers and manure is usually based on crop nitrogen ... |
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| Variations in Field-Scale Nitrogen and Phosphorus Concentrations in Runoff as a Function of Land-Use Practice |
SEP 2004 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
William F. James; Harry L. Eakin; Carlos E. Ruiz; John W. Barko; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The purpose of this research was to examine nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in runoff at the field-scale level (i.e., homogeneous land-use plot) over a variety of land-use practices. Land-use practices included animal containment/barnyard areas, corn production fields, alfalfa and grass hayfields, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) fields, and woodlots located in the upper Eau Galle River Watershed, west-central Wisconsin. The watershed is dominated by agricultural and dairy livestock land-use practices. Results ... |
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| Longitudinal Loading and Nutrient Compositional Gradients in an Agriculturally Managed Watershed in West-Central Wisconsin |
SEP 2004 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
William F. James; Carlos E. Ruiz; John W. Barko; Harry L. Eakin; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| The purpose of this research was to describe and quantify biologically labile and refractory nitrogen and phosphorus species, transformations, and loads along the longitudinal axis of a river draining an intensively managed agricultural watershed. Excessive nutrient runoff (primarily as phosphorus) in agriculturally managed watersheds is a primary cause for eutrophication of Corps of Engineers and other receiving waters. Because agricultural soils are often managed for crop uptake of nitrogen (N), ... |
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| Nutrient Loading Characteristics for Two Sub-watersheds Exhibiting Differing Agricultural Land-Use Practices |
SEP 2004 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
William F. James; Carlos E. Ruiz; John W. Barko; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| The purpose of this research was to describe and quantify biologically labile and refractory nitrogen and phosphorus constituents, transformations, and loads in the runoff of two sub-watersheds exhibiting differing agricultural land-use practices. Runoff was impacted by intensive row- cropping for corn production in one of the watersheds while the other one was impacted by dairy livestock management. |
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| Council Coordination of Federal Invasive Species Efforts |
01-Aug-2004 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Chris Dionigi; NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL (NISC) CAMBRIDGE MA
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| Invasive species can be plants, animals or microorganisms: (1) Species that are not native to the ecosystem under consideration and (2) Whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. |
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| Addressing Species at Risk Before Listing - MCB Camp Lejeune and Coastal Goldenrod |
01-Aug-2004 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
MARINE CORPS BASE (MCB) CAMP LEJUNE NC
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| Pilot Project: Species at risk on DoD Installations. Funded by DoD legacy Resource Management Program. Developed in partnership with the U.S., Fish and Wildlife Service, NatureServe and the North Carolina State Natural Heritage Program. Camp Lejeune chosen as Marine Corps installation and Coastal Goldenrod was chosen as the species at risk. The purpose of the project is to develop voluntary guidelines for management of species at risk that are not ... |
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| Endangered Species Encroachment Relief |
01-Aug-2004 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
FLEET AREA CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITY SAN DIEGO CA
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| Conserving Birds and Their Habitats on Department of Defense Lands |
01-Aug-2004 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Chris Eberly; NAVAL STATION FPO NEW YORK 09593
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| Avian Conservation on Military Lands Monitoring Modeling and Management |
01-Aug-2004 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Phil Nott; Dave DeSante; Nicole Michel; Danielle Kaschube; INSTITUTE FOR BIRD POPULATIONS POINT REYES STATION CA
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| These briefing charts discuss a landscape-level approach to managing landbird populations on military lands using MAPS demographic monitoring data. |
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| The Nature Conservancy's Partnership with the Department of Defense |
01-Aug-2004 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
NATURE CONSERVANCY ARLINGTON VA
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| The Nature Conservatory and other conservatory organizations think of DoD as a key partner, and view DoD installations and ranges as extremely valuable and well-managed areas. Achieving sustainable range is in our interests as well as yours -- we are natural allied. We can function as portals to private, state, and non-DoD federal land protection programs and funding. The essential element is compressive, detailed and accurate information above areas of ... |
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| Conservation Community Support to the Warfighter |
01-Aug-2004 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Willie J Williams; MARINE CORPS WASHINGTON DC DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INSTALLATIONS AND LOGISTICS
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| No Staff and Almost No Money. Can You Run An Effective Natural Resources Program? |
01-Aug-2004 |
75 pages |
| Authors:
John Joyce; NAVAL AIR STATION LAKEHURST NJ
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| Learn all you can from your colleagues and steal as many good ideas as possible. Explore all viable avenues of funding. Make sure your project list at the back of your INRMP is realistic, but include projects to cover all legal requirements. Never underestimate the value of volunteer labor. Remember, we have the jobs on the base that everyone else wants. |
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| Best Practices for INRMP Implementation |
01-Aug-2004 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Dorothy M Gibb; HORNE ENGINEERING SERVICES INC FAIRFAX VA
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| The objective of INRMP implementation is to improve INRMP, effectiveness and robustness. Concerns are installation ecosystem health, funding, INRMP project completion, supporting the military mission, meeting compliance requirements and monitoring INRMP effectiveness. |
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| Implementing Marine Corps INRMPs |
01-Aug-2004 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Heidi Hirsh; MARINE CORPS WASHINGTON DC
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| INRMP Template Workshop |
01-Aug-2004 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel Friese; AIR FORCE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE BROOKS AFB TX
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| The INRMP presents general natural resource information for the installation. The INRMP discusses how each of the Tabs affects each other, integrates with each other and contributes to overall natural resource management. The INRMP relates Natural Resource Management to mission accomplishment and mission readiness. |
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| DoD and Coordinated Bird Monitoring (CBM) |
01-Aug-2004 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY RESTON VA
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| Work is being done by the bird initiatives, especially landbirds and shorebirds, NABCI. IAFWA, and many organizations involved with bird monitoring. There is an effort to increase efficiency and utility of bird monitoring through improved coordination. The vision is that monitoring be management-driven, science-based, scale-dependent, and implemented through partnerships. CBM is a movement and an approach. |
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| The Use of Sikes Act Cooperative Agreements for Implementing INRMP Projects |
01-Aug-2004 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Tommy Wright; NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND WASHINGTON DC
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| How Special We Are - Biodiversity in the U.S. |
01-Aug-2004 |
172 pages |
| Authors:
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WASHINGTON DC
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| North Carolina Onslow Bight Conservation Forum: Regional Conservation Partnering to Sustain the Mission and Enhance Biodiversity |
01-Aug-2004 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
NORTH CAROLINA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM RALEIGH NC
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| The mission of this forum is to develop and implement a strategy for the conservation and enhancement of biological diversity and ecosystem sustainability throughout the Onslow Bight Landscape compatible with the land use objectives of the partners. |
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| Three-Dimensional Eutrophication Model of Lake Washington, Washington State |
AUG 2004 |
165 pages |
| Authors:
Carl F. Cerco; Mark R. Noel; Sung-Chan Kim; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Lake Washington is one of a system of three lakes located in northwestern Washington State (Figure 1 - 1). The lake provides a textbook example of eutrophication remediation through reduction of nutrient loads. The decline and recovery of the lake are the subject of a series of classic works by W. T. Edmondson, his students, and co-workers (Edmondson 1972; Edmondson and Lehman 1981; Edmondson 1991; Edmondson 1994). The description of ... |
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| Proceedings of the Symposium Anais do Simposio |
AUG 2004 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
David J. Tazik; Antonio A. Ioris; Stephen R. Collinsworth; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS COASTAL AND HYDRAULICSLAB
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| The Pantanal is one of the largest complexes of wetlands in the world, and has justifiably received increasing international attention. The Pantanal supports an extraordinary diversity and abundance of wild- life, making this "great swamp" a globally significant center of biological diversity. Critical to the maintenance of this natural diversity is the historical pattern of seasonal flooding that also affects economic activities in the region -- cattle ranching, commercial and ... |
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| Environmental Assessment, Building 1G Demolition, Pearl Harbor Naval Complex, O'ahu, Hawaii |
AUG 2004 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Gail Renard; Thomas A. Fee; HELBER HASTERT AND FEE PLANNERS INC HONOLULU HI
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| Commander Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) proposes to demolish Building 1G to reduce the Navy's excess facilities at Pearl Harbor Main Base. Demolishing Building 1G will eliminate future operations and maintenance costs associated with the facility and allow limited resources to be applied to higher priority mission-related activities. Alternatives evaluated include Layaway and No Action. The Layaway Alternative is not economical as no reuse of the facility could be identified. The ... |
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| Guidance for Habitat Restoration Monitoring: Framework for Monitoring Plan Development and Implementation (User's Guide) |
AUG 2004 |
132 pages |
| Authors:
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SERVICE CENTER PORT HUENEME CA
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| This guidance document presents a framework for developing and implementing technically defensible monitoring plans for habitat restoration projects associated with Department of Navy (Navy) Installation Restoration Program (IRP) sites undergoing remediation in compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). This guidance is also applicable to sites where habitat restoration activities are being considered to address natural resource injuries that may have occurred as a ... |
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| SIKES Act Improvement. Act of 1997 |
Aug-2004 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
van; Jim Ness; OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Sikes Act Improvement Act of 1997 was enacted 18 November 1997. It was a product of three-plus years of discussion. It was agreed to by DoD USFWS and IAFWA. |
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| DoD Sikes Act Guidance |
Aug-2004 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| Sikes Act Improvement Act requires each military installation with significant natural resources to prepare and implement an Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP). |
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| New FWS Sikes Act Guidance |
Aug-2004 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Laura Henze; FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The INRMP provides a benefit to the species. The INRMP provides certainty that it will be implemented. The INRMP provides assurances that the conservation measures in the plan will be effective. |
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| Integrated Comprehensive Planning for Range Sustainability |
Aug-2004 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Steve Helfert; Steve Bonner; Jan Larkin; FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WASHINGTON DC
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| What works to support range sustainability? Partnerships with military installations; working with partners outside the fence; landscape--share the resources and the responsibilities; ecosystems, white space, and DoD buffer lands to MOPs to Multi-Range Corridors to state assessments. |
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| An INRMP Tripartite MOU |
Aug-2004 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Laura Henze; FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Conservation Fund |
Aug-2004 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| Native American Treaty Project |
Aug-2004 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Lee Foster; ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT (ARMY) WASHINGTON DC
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| DoD develops American Indian and Alaska Native Policy, 1998. Policy directs DoD to undertake actions and manage lands consistent with the conservation of protected tribal resources and in recognition of Indian treaty rights to fish, hunt and gather resources at both on and off reservation locations, and to accommodate to the extent practicable and consistent with military training, security, and readiness requirements, tribal member access to sacred and off-reservations treaty ... |
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| MCAS Beaufort Sustainable Ranges Brief |
Aug-2004 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Don Noonan; Bruce Jackson; MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT SC
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| Endangered Species and Military Training at Fort Hood, Texas |
Aug-2004 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
COURTER PRODUCTS BOYNE CITY MI
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| Limiting Encroachment Through Conservation Investments: A Statewide Assessment of Georgia (The Conservation Fund) |
Aug-2004 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Fred Pease; CONSERVATION FUND PARTNERS CHAPEL HILL NC
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| DOD Native American Regional Consultations in the Southeastern United States |
Aug-2004 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
John Cordray; NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND CHARLESTON SC SOUTHERN DIV
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| Navy Natural Resources Program Metrics and INRMP Template |
Aug-2004 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Joe Hautzenroder; NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND WASHINGTON DC
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| INRMP Strategic Action Plan |
Aug-2004 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Peter Boice; DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) ARLINGTON VA HOUSING AND COMPETITIVE SOURCING OFFICE
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| Restoration Potential of Ruppia Maritima and Potamogeton Perfoliatus by Seed in the Mid-Chesapeake Bay |
JUL 2004 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Steve Ailstock; Deborah Shafer; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| This technical note outlines protocols for assessing the reproductive potential of Ruppia maritima and Potamogeton perfoliatus, two species of submerged aquatic plants that pre-dominate in the mesohaline reaches of the mid- Chesapeake Bay. Once reproductive potential by seed is defined for healthy populations of these species, their life cycles can be evaluated to identify nondestructive methods of harvesting seeds for restoration projects. Such non- destructive methods would leave intact the ... |
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| Environmental Assessment: Farallon De Medinilla and Tinian Military Lease Areas, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan |
JUL 2004 |
113 pages |
| Authors:
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND PEARL HARBOR HI PACIFIC DIV
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| The Proposed Action is to implement the INRMP for FDM and Tinian MLAs. The MLAs are located on United States Department of Defense (DoD) controlled lands within the CNMI that have been and arc used for military training. The Proposed Action fulfills the requirements of the Sikes Act Improvement Act (SAIA) (16 USC $670a et seq.) and represents an ecosystem-based approach to natural resources management on the MLAs. The INRMP ... |
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| The Sustainable Installation Regional Resource Assessment (SIRRA) capability. Version 1 |
JUL 2004 |
155 pages |
| Authors:
Elisabeth M. Jenicek; Donald F. Fournier; William D. Goran; Natalie R. Downs; Adams Sagert; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHAMPAIGN IL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB
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| Historically, many military installations had been isolated from urban development, thus creating protected havens for unique natural and cultural resources. That has changed over the last several decades. Population growth and urban development around military installations have left installations in the midst of large urbanized areas. A combination of "encroachment" factors create significant pressure to alter land use practices on military installations. The Department of Defense (DOD) must reconcile training ... |
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| Migratory Sleeplessness in the White-Crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii) |
JUL 2004 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Niels C. Rattenborg; Bruce H. Mandt; William H. Obermeyer; Peter J. Winsauer; Reto Huber; Martin Wikelski; Ruth M. Benca; WISCONSIN UNIV-MADISON
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| Twice a year, normally diurnal songbirds engage in long-distance nocturnal migrations between their wintering and breeding grounds. If and how songbirds sleep during these periods of increased activity has remained a mystery. We used a combination of electrophysiological recording and neurobehavioral testing to characterize seasonal changes in sleep and cognition in captive white-crowned sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys gambelii) across nonmigratory and migratory seasons. Compared to sparrows in a nonmigratory state, migratory ... |
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| Analysis and Assessment of Impacts on Biodiversity: Investigating Alternative Futures for the California Mojave Desert |
Jul-2004 |
214 pages |
| Authors:
David Mouat; DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEFENSE RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ARLINGTON VA STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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| The Mojave Desert is affected by many of the same environmental stresses that affect the rest of the United States. A major difference, however, is that the Mojave Desert has lower ecological recoverability compared with more mesic ecosystems. The fragility of the landscape means that even light stress may cause irreversible damage. The principal anthropogenic stressors for the region include development (residential, industrial, commercial, infrastructure), agriculture, grazing, exotic species, vehicle ... |
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| Joint Land Use Study |
14-Jun-2004 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
NATURE CONSERVANCY FORT BRAGG NC
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| Salvinia molesta D. S. Mitchell (Giant Salvinia) in the United States: A Review of Species Ecology and Approaches to Management |
JUN 2004 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
D. G. McFarland; L. S. Nelson; M. J. Grodowitz; R. M. Smart; C. S. Owens; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Over the past 70 years, the free-floating aquatic fern Salvinia molesta D. S. Mitchell (giant salvinia) has spread from its native range in Brazil to many tropical and subtropical regions. Though innocuous within its native range, elsewhere this species is an aggressive menace that has had devastating ecological and socioeconomic impacts on aquatic systems in parts of Africa, Sri Lanka, India, Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. In the United ... |
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| Efficacy of AVAST! (trademark) Fluridone Formulation Against Eurasian Watermilfoil and NOntarget Submersed Plants |
JUN 2004 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Angela G. Poovey; John G. Skogerboe; Kurt D. Getsinger; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Experiments were conducted in a laboratory and an outdoor mesocosm system to evaluate the liquid AVAST fluridone formulation for control of Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum). In addition, physiological assays were used to monitor plant injury during herbicide exposure. Eurasian watermilfoil was planted in 52-L aquaria, grown to precanopy condition (21 days) , then dosed with 0, 10, 20, 40, and 80 microng L(exp -1) active ingredient (ai) fluridone for exposure ... |
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| Integrating Bioenergetic and Foraging Behavior: The Physiological Ecology of Larval Cod (Gadus morhua) |
JUN 2004 |
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| Authors:
James J. Ruzicka; OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA
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| How do larval cod, Gadus morhua, balance foraging effort against the high cost of swimming in a viscous hydrodynamic regime? A respirometry system was developed to measure the activity metabolism of individual larvae. The cost of swimming was modeled as a power-performance relationship (energy expenditure as a function of swimming speed) and as the cost of transport (the cost to travel a given distance). The cost of transport was high ... |
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Ecology
