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.
The Watershed Approach in the Baltimore Ecosystem Study
Poster Number: 250 Presenter/Primary Author: Peter Groffman In the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES), we are conducting long-term watershed studies to provide a basis for comparison of urban ecosystems with other ecosystem types within the LTER netowrk and to
Ecological Homogenization of Urban America
Poster Number: 249 Presenter/Primary Author: Peter Groffman Urban, suburban and exurban ecosystems are important and increasing in the U.S. An apparent, but functionally untested result of urban land use change is homogenization across cities, where n
The impact of stormwater control structures on N fluxes in a coastal watershed.
Poster Number: 244 Presenter/Primary Author: Neil Bettez Humans have significantly altered the landscape in urban areas resulting in increased volume and velocity of runoff following precipitation events.
Can urban trees help protect our lakes and streams?
Poster Number: 243 Presenter/Primary Author: Daniel Nidzgorski From New York City to Los Angeles, cities throughout the United States are aiming for the “Million Trees” mark and expanding their urban forests. Urban trees are known to enhance human well-b
A dynamical model for the coupled¬ evolution of channels and tidal flats
Poster Number: 241 Presenter/Primary Author: Giulio Mariotti A dynamical model for the morphological evolution of channels and tidal flats is proposed.
