Publications
Publications from USGS science centers throughout the Southeast Region.
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A lead isotope distribution study in swine tissue using ICP-MS A lead isotope distribution study in swine tissue using ICP-MS
In the United States lead is an ubiquitous environmental pollutant that is a serious human health hazard, especially for women of childbearing age, developing fetuses, and young children. Information concerning the uptake and distribution of lead to maternal and fetal tissues during pregnancy is poorly documented. A study was designed using domestic swine and lead isotope enrichment...
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Thomas W. May, Ray H. Wiedmeyer, L. D. Brown, S. W. Casteel
Using multiple-polarization L-band radar to monitor marsh burn recovery Using multiple-polarization L-band radar to monitor marsh burn recovery
Aircraft L-band VV-, HH-, and VH-polarizations were examined as tools for monitoring burn recovery in a coastal marsh. Significant relationships were observed between time-since-burn (difference between burn and image collection dates; 550-900 days after burn) and returns related to all polarizations. As marsh burn recovery progressed, VV returns decreased while HH and VH returns...
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Elijah W. Ramsey, G.A. Nelson, S.K. Sapkota, S.C. Laine, J. Verdi, S. Rrasznay
Fishes in mangrove prop-root habitats of northeastern Florida Bay: Distinct assemblages across an estuarine gradient Fishes in mangrove prop-root habitats of northeastern Florida Bay: Distinct assemblages across an estuarine gradient
Seasonal changes in freshwater inflow and other environmental conditions may induce changes in density and species composition of mangrove fishes along estuarine gradients. Fishes within mangrove habitats in a subtropical estuary were sampled monthly from May 1989 to May 1990, using block nets with rotenone and visual censuses. At 18 stations, temperature ranged from 22 to 34°C, depth...
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J.A. Ley, Carole McIvor, C.L. Montague
Data for periphyton and water samples collected from the south Florida ecosystem, 1995 and 1996 Data for periphyton and water samples collected from the south Florida ecosystem, 1995 and 1996
This report presents data for samples of periphyton and water collected in 1995 and 1996 from Water Conservation Areas, the Big Cypress National Preserve, and the Everglades National Park in south Florida. Periphyton samples were analyzed for concentrations of total mercury, methylmercury, nitrogen, phosphorus, organic carbon, and inorganic carbon . Water-column samples collected on the...
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N.S. Simon, T. Cox, R. Spencer
Lithostratigraphy, petrography, biostratigraphy, and strontium-isotope stratigraphy of the surficial aquifer system of western Collier County, Florida Lithostratigraphy, petrography, biostratigraphy, and strontium-isotope stratigraphy of the surficial aquifer system of western Collier County, Florida
In 1996, seven cores were recovered in western Collier County, southwestern Florida, to acquire subsurface geologic and hydrologic data to support ground-water modeling efforts. This report presents the lithostratigraphy, X-ray diffraction analyses, petrography, biostratigraphy, and strontium-isotope stratigraphy of these cores. The oldest unit encountered in the study cores is an...
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Lucy E. Edwards, S.D. Weedman, Kathleen Simmons, T.M. Scott, G. L. Brewster-Wingard, S. E. Ishman, N.M. Carlin
Think before you sample data! Think before you sample data!
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P. E. Bourgeois, V. J. Sclafani, J.K. Summers, S. C. Robb, Beth A. Vairin
Suggestions for new and aspiring graduate students in wildlife science Suggestions for new and aspiring graduate students in wildlife science
The transition from an undergraduate to a graduate program can be a difficult experience for students. Many undergraduates are unfamiliar with the process of preparing for graduate school, especially the search for a graduate program. Once in graduate school, they may be unfamiliar with requirements (both written and unwritten) and expectations, and they may also lack the necessary...
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Richard A. Fischer, Sammy L. King
Radar remote sensing of wetlands Radar remote sensing of wetlands
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Elijah Ramsey III
Observations on insect use of Chinese Tallow [Sapium sebiferum (L.) Roxb.] in Louisiana and Texas Observations on insect use of Chinese Tallow [Sapium sebiferum (L.) Roxb.] in Louisiana and Texas
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Stephen R. Johnson, Larry K. Allain
Effects of vertebrate herbivores on soil processes, plant biomass, litter accumulation and soil elevation changes in a coastal marsh Effects of vertebrate herbivores on soil processes, plant biomass, litter accumulation and soil elevation changes in a coastal marsh
1 Submergence of coastal wetlands in Louisiana is currently rapid and widespread. A number of factors contribute to this loss of habitat, including the activities of herbivores. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of large mammals, predominantly nutria and wild boar, on processes controlling soil elevation in coastal marshes. 2 Effects of herbivores on soil and...
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Mark Ford, James B. Grace
Both contaminants and habitat limit Neosho madtom (Noturus Placidus) numbers in the Spring River, a midwestern warmwater stream effected by runoff from historic zinc and lead mining Both contaminants and habitat limit Neosho madtom (Noturus Placidus) numbers in the Spring River, a midwestern warmwater stream effected by runoff from historic zinc and lead mining
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Mark L. Wildhaber, Ann L. Allert, Christopher J. Schmitt
Occurrence of acetanilide herbicide metabolites in tile runoff and ground Occurrence of acetanilide herbicide metabolites in tile runoff and ground
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E.M. Thurman, D.W. Kolpin, S. J. Kalkhoff, P. J. Phillips