Colorado mountains
 

Patterns of inorganic inputs and movements of nutrients through soils, groundwater and surface waters

Nitrogen, phosphorus and other mineral nutrients are cycled through the ecosystem by way of decay and disturbances such as fire and flood. In excessive quantities nitrogen and other nutrients can have far-reaching and harmful effects on the environment.

Unintended impacts of freshwater flow restoration on water quality of coastal Everglades and Florida Bay

Poster Number:  46 Presenter/Primary Author:  Henry Briceno For the restoration and protection of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem to be successful, four factors must be in place regarding water: quantity, quality, timing and distribution.

Geomorphic Controls over Nutrient Cycling in Playa Wetlands

Poster Number:  40 Presenter/Primary Author:  Owen McKenna Playas, which are ephemeral desert wetlands are periodically flooded and are an integral piece of arid ecosystems.

 
 
Background Photo by: Nicole Hansen - Jornada (JRN) LTER