Bacteria of the genus Klebsiella have been found to be
associated with redwood water storage reservoirs, redwood
chips, and liquid expressed from within living redwood. A
1,000 gallon experimental redwood reservoir was employed to
determine how to control the presence of Klebsiella and
Enterobacter in drinking water stored in these...
Certain plant-associated prokaryotes such as Corynebacteriurn
fascians and Agrobacterium tumefaciens are known to produce substantial
levels of cytokinins. In view of the fragmentary and
presumptive evidence available on the quantitative and qualitative
levels of cytokinins produced by A. tumefaciens, it was decided to
conduct a study of the cytokinins produced...
Two small herds of Rocky Mountain (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) cow elk were, collared, observed, and spatially mapped for 10 continuous six day trials, conducted during 2008-2009. Five trials occurred during full moon periods and five trials during new moon periods. The elk were collared with 1 second interval GPS loggers...
Coral reef ecosystems are the oceanic equivalent of tropical rainforests, in terms of biodiversity. The estimated 1,037,000 square kilometers worldwide of reef provide
habitat for over one million species of plants and animals (Hinrichsen, 1997). Coral reefs are important to the economy of coastal nations because of the fisheries and...
Instream flow protection in western prior appropriation states is a relatively new phenomenon.
Integrating instream flow protection measures with the older water law has been accomplished with varying
degrees of success. Idaho relies on appropriation of unappropriated water by the Idaho Water Resource Board
for protection of instream flows. Idaho's...
This research was designed to search for regularities in
the spatial pattern resulting from government designation of
protected areas for conservation purposes on the African continent.
Four countries were used to test for a relationship between
protected areas and vegetation types and also whether colonial
background had an impact on...
The basaltic landscapes of the Oregon High Cascades form a natural laboratory for examining how geologic setting and history influence groundwater flowpaths, streamflow sensitivity to climate, and landscape evolution. In the High Cascades, highly permeable young basaltic lavas form extensive aquifers. These aquifers are the dominant sources of summer streamflow...
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami raised concern among marine park managers and
hazard mitigation professionals about the significant impact of major coastal hazards
on marine park natural resources and ecosystems. The main reason for this concern is
the strong linkage of marine parks and their rich assortment of ecosystem services...