Kevin P Kenow (Former Employee)
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A generalizable energetics-based model of avian migration to facilitate continental-scale waterbird conservation A generalizable energetics-based model of avian migration to facilitate continental-scale waterbird conservation
Conserving migratory birds is made especially difficult because of movement among spatially disparate locations across the annual cycle. In light of challenges presented by the scale and ecology of migratory birds, successful conservation requires integrating objectives, management, and monitoring across scales, from local management units to ecoregional and flyway administrative...
Authors
Eric V. Lonsdorf, Wayne E. Thogmartin, Sarah Jacobi, Jorge Coppen, Amelie Y. Davis, Timothy J. Fox, Patricia J. Heglund, Rex Johnson, Tim Jones, Kevin P. Kenow, James E. Lyons, Kirsten E. Luke, Shannon Still, Brian G. Tavernia
Influence of in ovo mercury exposure, lake acidity, and other factors on common loon egg and chick quality in Wisconsin Influence of in ovo mercury exposure, lake acidity, and other factors on common loon egg and chick quality in Wisconsin
A field study was conducted in Wisconsin (USA) to characterize in ovo mercury (Hg) exposure in common loons (Gavia immer). Total Hg mass fractions ranged from 0.17 mg/g to 1.23mg/g wet weight in eggs collected from nests on lakes representing a wide range of pH (5.0–8.1) and were modeled as a function of maternal loon Hg exposure and egg laying order. Blood total Hg mass fractions in a...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Michael W. Meyer, Ronald Rossmann, Brian R. Gray, Michael T. Arts
Process, policy, and implementation of pool-wide drawdowns on the Upper Mississippi River: a promising approach for ecological restoration of large impounded rivers Process, policy, and implementation of pool-wide drawdowns on the Upper Mississippi River: a promising approach for ecological restoration of large impounded rivers
The Upper Mississippi River (UMR) has been developed and subsequently managed for commercial navigation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The navigation pools created by a series of lock and dams initially provided a complex of aquatic habitats that supported a variety of fish and wildlife. However, biological productivity declined as the pools aged. The River Resources Forum...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Gretchen Benjamin, Tim Schlagenhaft, Ruth Nissen, Mary Stefanski, Gary Wege, Scott A. Jutila, Teresa J. Newton
Hand-rearing, growth, and development of common loon (Gavia immer) chicks Hand-rearing, growth, and development of common loon (Gavia immer) chicks
Common loon chicks were reared in captivity in association with studies to evaluate the effects of radiotransmitter implants and to assess the ecological risk of dietary methylmercury. Here we report on hatching and rearing methods used to successfully raise chicks to 105 days of age. We experienced a 91.5% hatch rate, and 89.6% of loon chicks survived to the end of the study at 105 days...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Melissa S. Meier, Laurie E. McColl, Randy K. Hines, Jimmy Pichner, Laura Johnson, James E. Lyon, Kellie Kroc Scharold, Michael Meyer
Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use
A study was conducted to evaluate changes in water quality and land-use change associated with lakes that are south of the current breeding range of Common Loons in Wisconsin but that historically supported breeding loons. Museum collection records and published accounts were examined to identify lakes in southern Wisconsin with a former history of loon nesting activity. Historical and...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Paul J. Garrison, Timothy J. Fox, Michael W. Meyer
Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013 Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013
The economic vitality and quality of life of many northern Wisconsin communities is closely associated with the ecological condition of the abundant water resources in the region. Climate change models predict warmer temperatures, changes to precipitation patterns, and increased evapotranspiration in the Great Lakes region. Recently (1950-2006), many regions of Wisconsin have experienced
Authors
Michael W. Meyer, John F. Walker, Kevin P. Kenow, Paul W. Rasmussen, Paul J. Garrison, Paul C. Hanson, Randall J. Hunt
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Filter Total Items: 68
A generalizable energetics-based model of avian migration to facilitate continental-scale waterbird conservation A generalizable energetics-based model of avian migration to facilitate continental-scale waterbird conservation
Conserving migratory birds is made especially difficult because of movement among spatially disparate locations across the annual cycle. In light of challenges presented by the scale and ecology of migratory birds, successful conservation requires integrating objectives, management, and monitoring across scales, from local management units to ecoregional and flyway administrative...
Authors
Eric V. Lonsdorf, Wayne E. Thogmartin, Sarah Jacobi, Jorge Coppen, Amelie Y. Davis, Timothy J. Fox, Patricia J. Heglund, Rex Johnson, Tim Jones, Kevin P. Kenow, James E. Lyons, Kirsten E. Luke, Shannon Still, Brian G. Tavernia
Influence of in ovo mercury exposure, lake acidity, and other factors on common loon egg and chick quality in Wisconsin Influence of in ovo mercury exposure, lake acidity, and other factors on common loon egg and chick quality in Wisconsin
A field study was conducted in Wisconsin (USA) to characterize in ovo mercury (Hg) exposure in common loons (Gavia immer). Total Hg mass fractions ranged from 0.17 mg/g to 1.23mg/g wet weight in eggs collected from nests on lakes representing a wide range of pH (5.0–8.1) and were modeled as a function of maternal loon Hg exposure and egg laying order. Blood total Hg mass fractions in a...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Michael W. Meyer, Ronald Rossmann, Brian R. Gray, Michael T. Arts
Process, policy, and implementation of pool-wide drawdowns on the Upper Mississippi River: a promising approach for ecological restoration of large impounded rivers Process, policy, and implementation of pool-wide drawdowns on the Upper Mississippi River: a promising approach for ecological restoration of large impounded rivers
The Upper Mississippi River (UMR) has been developed and subsequently managed for commercial navigation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The navigation pools created by a series of lock and dams initially provided a complex of aquatic habitats that supported a variety of fish and wildlife. However, biological productivity declined as the pools aged. The River Resources Forum...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Gretchen Benjamin, Tim Schlagenhaft, Ruth Nissen, Mary Stefanski, Gary Wege, Scott A. Jutila, Teresa J. Newton
Hand-rearing, growth, and development of common loon (Gavia immer) chicks Hand-rearing, growth, and development of common loon (Gavia immer) chicks
Common loon chicks were reared in captivity in association with studies to evaluate the effects of radiotransmitter implants and to assess the ecological risk of dietary methylmercury. Here we report on hatching and rearing methods used to successfully raise chicks to 105 days of age. We experienced a 91.5% hatch rate, and 89.6% of loon chicks survived to the end of the study at 105 days...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Melissa S. Meier, Laurie E. McColl, Randy K. Hines, Jimmy Pichner, Laura Johnson, James E. Lyon, Kellie Kroc Scharold, Michael Meyer
Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use Historic distribution of Common Loons in Wisconsin in relation to changes in lake characteristics and surrounding land use
A study was conducted to evaluate changes in water quality and land-use change associated with lakes that are south of the current breeding range of Common Loons in Wisconsin but that historically supported breeding loons. Museum collection records and published accounts were examined to identify lakes in southern Wisconsin with a former history of loon nesting activity. Historical and...
Authors
Kevin P. Kenow, Paul J. Garrison, Timothy J. Fox, Michael W. Meyer
Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013 Potential effects of climate change on inland glacial lakes and implications for lake-dependent biota in Wisconsin: final report April 2013
The economic vitality and quality of life of many northern Wisconsin communities is closely associated with the ecological condition of the abundant water resources in the region. Climate change models predict warmer temperatures, changes to precipitation patterns, and increased evapotranspiration in the Great Lakes region. Recently (1950-2006), many regions of Wisconsin have experienced
Authors
Michael W. Meyer, John F. Walker, Kevin P. Kenow, Paul W. Rasmussen, Paul J. Garrison, Paul C. Hanson, Randall J. Hunt