Biology

Ecosystem Management at the University of Michigan Ecosystem Management at the University of Michigan- UM research and teaching related to ecosystems and their management, including ecosystem-based approaches to resource managemen… Wikipedia - Grassland Wikipedia - Grassland- Description of the different types of grassland. The New York State Federation of Lake Associations The New York State Federation of Lake Associations- Information about a variety of topics related to water quality, fisheries, and ecosystem health in this state's lakes, reservoi… Dynamic Great Lakes Dynamic Great Lakes- A blog about what is happening in the Great Lakes. Barbara Spring has written a book of the same name about the fish and other ecosystems of the five lakes an… LakeNet LakeNet- A global network of people and organizations working for the conservation and sustainable management of lakes. Information on threats to lakes, promising strategies, elec… Florida 4-H Forest Resources Florida 4-H Forest Resources- Information about the dominant trees, other plants, wildlife, insects, and diseases in eight different forest ecosystems in Florida. Forest Biology Research Cooperative Forest Biology Research Cooperative- Integrated research in forest nutrition, genetics, soils, pests and physiology of intensively managed southern pine forest ecosystems. Univers… The Interior Columbia River Ecosystem Management Project The Interior Columbia River Ecosystem Management Project- ICBEMP outlines scientific and ecosystem-based strategies for public land management in the Pacific and interior northwes… Budongo Conservation Field Station Budongo Conservation Field Station- Conducts research into the ecology of the Budongo Forest in Uganda, to understand the relationships between biodiversity, forest management pra… Department of Forest Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Science Department of Forest Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Science- Research and publications. Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program- BTNEP is a non-profit organization supported by a group of universities that seeks to rebuild and protect the estuarine system betwe… The Hudson River Estuary Program The Hudson River Estuary Program- Information about this major estuarine system of New York state and activities to study and protect it. North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve- Provides information on this large estuarine area, the research being done there, educational programs and … Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine- Describes U.S. Geological Survey studies on sources, transport, and nutrient environment for these phytoplankton blooms, which can be harmful. Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats- Information on created saltmarshes in the UK, and an extensive bibliography of published work. National Estuary Program National Estuary Program- Information about US government efforts to restore coastal water quality and habitats. National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office- Source for monitoring data from the U.S. nationwide estuary-research network. ICEM Research Theme ICEM Research Theme- Description of the JEI's research theme on integrated coastal and estuarine management (ICEM); Thames Estuary Project. The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities- A short bibliography of references on salt marsh plant communities. Volunteer Monitoring Volunteer Monitoring- Environmental Protection Agency. A manual specifically designed for volunteers to assist in monitoring the environmental health of estuaries. Lost Wetlands Lost Wetlands- A study of the loss, and containment of, the coastal wetland habitat along Louisiana's coast. Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds- Protecting coastal watersheds and marine resources. Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island- Interactive maps of Rhode Island eelgrass habitats, with downloadable GIS data, and policy and regulations pertaining to seagrass in RI. Morro Bay National Estuary Program Morro Bay National Estuary Program- Supports the most significant wetland system on California's south-central coast which provides habitat for a number of endangered and/or threa… Elkhorn Slough Foundation Elkhorn Slough Foundation- Nonprofit organization working to preserve the slough in Monterey county in California. Includes natural history, research and education projects. Chesapeake Bay Program Chesapeake Bay Program- The regional partnership that's been leading and directing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983. NOAA Coastal Services Center NOAA Coastal Services Center- Their mission is to foster and sustain the environmental and economic well being of the nation's coast by linking people, information, and technology. Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management- Their mission is to achieve the conservation and responsible management of coastal and ocean ecosystems. The Division provides tec… Dynamics Of The Salt Marsh Dynamics Of The Salt Marsh- A introduction to salt marshes, their dynamics and biology, and the importance of their conservation. Restore America's Estuaries Restore America's Estuaries- A national coalition of 11 regional, coastal community-based environmental organizations with a combined membership of over 250,000 citizens. The Gobi Desert The Gobi Desert- Information on the Gobi Desert with topics like people, plants, animals, and climate. Includes videos and pictures. Global Deserts Outlook Global Deserts Outlook- A report in the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) series from the 2006 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).. The report aims to help raise global pu… The Desert Biome The Desert Biome- Information about different types of deserts by the University of California Museum of Paleontology. Wikipedia - Desert Wikipedia - Desert- Information about aspects and features of deserts like geography, etymology, classification and fauna and flora. DesertUSA 2000 DesertUSA 2000- A monthly Internet-based magazine published by Digital West Media, Inc. Our purpose is to provide a tool for discovery; a publication which entertains, educates an… Deserts: Geology and Resources Deserts: Geology and Resources- An U.S. Geological Survey general interest publication to provide information about the earth sciences, natural resources, and the environment. Chihuahuan Desert Chihuahuan Desert- Information about the landscape, animals, plants, and cultural history of the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States and Mexico. Mojave National Preserve: Nature and Science Mojave National Preserve: Nature and Science- Provides a look at the desert ecology, animals and plants. Mongolia: The Gobi Desert Mongolia: The Gobi Desert- Description and photographs. Mungo Mungo- Pictures and text concerning semi desert country in New South Wales that has been inhabited by humans for at least 60,000 years. Mojave Desert Wildlife Mojave Desert Wildlife- Information on wildlife in the Mojave desert. Includes photos and food chains. Center for Biological Diversity: Deserts Center for Biological Diversity: Deserts- General information about North American desert ecosystems, profiles of endangered species found in these areas, and status reports on ef… The Atacama Desert of Chile The Atacama Desert of Chile- information about the geology, climate, and life in the Atacama Desert, provided by Geocam. The Sahara Desert The Sahara Desert- School project on the Sahara Desert, with information on climate, current issues and photos. The Arid Lands Newsletter The Arid Lands Newsletter- a twice-yearly publication of the Office of Arid Lands Studies, the University of Arizona. The purpose of the Arid Lands Newsletter is to explore events… Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center- A facility of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute including a desert botanical garden, a cactus and succulent greenhouse and interpretive exh… Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA)- ONDA exists to protect, defend and restore forever the health of Oregon's native deserts. Desert Biome Desert Biome- Information on deserts: what they are, where they are located, and the plants and animals which live in them. The Living Desert: Wildlife and Botanical Park, Palm Desert, California The Living Desert: Wildlife and Botanical Park, Palm Desert, California- Devoted to desert habitats of the world. Web site has information on links about deserts. Island Karst Research Island Karst Research- Studies of bats and other cave biota on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.