Michael F Meyer, PhD
Dr. Michael F Meyer is a Research Ecologist and Limnologist in the Oregon Water Science Center.
Michael Meyer works in the Oregon Water Science Center's Ecology Team to develop novel datasets and interpretive pieces that help the aquatic sciences fully take advantage of the wealth of publicly available environmental data. In particular, Michael uses his training in limnology and aquatic ecology to help expand remote sensing of water quality studies beyond individual constituents and into a whole-ecosystem space. Michael’s main research themes include: (1) understanding shifts in lake trophic state at continental and decadal scales, (2) creating dynamic datasets that allow for immediate access to remotely sensed water quality data, (3) data harmonization of in situ collection with remote sensing imagery. Michael also serves as an Associate Editor for Limnology & Oceanography – Bulletin and is a founding member of the Community for Data Science and Open Science in the Aquatic Sciences (DSOS).
Professional Experience
2025 - present: Research Ecologist / Limnologist, Oregon Water Science Center
2021 – present: Affiliated Researcher, Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2021 – present: Affiliated Researcher, Colorado State University
2021 – 2025: Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow, Observing Systems Division
2015-2020: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Washington State University
2014 – 2015: Research/Study Fulbright Fellow, Irkutsk State University
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, 2021
B.S., Biology, Saint Louis University, 2014
B.A. Russian Studies, Saint Louis University, 2014
B.A. International Studies, Saint Louis University, 2014
Affiliations and Memberships*
Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network
American Geophysical Union
Community for Data Science and Open Science in the Aquatic Sciences
Honors and Awards
U.S. Geological Survey Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2021-2025
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2015 – 2020
Washington State University Robert Lane Scholarship, 2015-2021
Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship, 2014-2015
U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship, 2014
Outstanding Student for Modern and Classical Languages, Saint Louis University, 2014
U.S. Department of Education Biotechnology Exchange, 2013
Abstracts and Presentations
Meyer, M. F., S. Topp, T. V. King, and others. 2023. National-scale, remotely sensed lake trophic state, 1984-2020. 2023: ASLO-SS012
Meyer, M., M. Brousil, V. Salvatore, X. Yang, A. Cramer, and S. Hampton. 2021. Global Lake area, Climate, and Population (GLCP) Dataset: Extending the GLCP to include ice, snow, and radiation-related climate variables. 2021: H41G-02.
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 121
Poultry litter as potential source of pathogens and other contaminants in groundwater and surface water proximal to large-scale confined poultry feeding operations Poultry litter as potential source of pathogens and other contaminants in groundwater and surface water proximal to large-scale confined poultry feeding operations
Manure from livestock production has been associated with the contamination of water resources. To date, research has primarily focused on runoff of these contaminants from animal operations into surface water, and the introduction of poultry-derived pathogenic zoonoses and other contaminants into groundwater is under-investigated. We characterized pathogens and other microbial and...
Authors
Laura Hubbard, Carrie E. Givens, Dale Griffin, Luke Iwanowicz, Michael T. Meyer, Dana W. Kolpin
Mixed organic and inorganic tapwater exposures and potential effects in greater Chicago area, USA Mixed organic and inorganic tapwater exposures and potential effects in greater Chicago area, USA
Safe drinking water at the point of use (tapwater, TW) is a public-health priority. TW exposures and potential human-health concerns of 540 organics and 35 inorganics were assessed in 45 Chicago area United States (US) homes in 2017. No US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level(s) (MCL) were exceeded in any residential or water treatment plant (WTP)...
Authors
Paul Bradley, Maria Argos, Dana W. Kolpin, Shannon M. Meppelink, Kristin M. Romanok, Kelly L. Smalling, Michael Focazio, Joshua Allen, Julie E. Dietze, Michael Devito, Ariel Donovan, Nicola Evans, Carrie Givens, James L. Gray, Christopher Higgins, Michelle Hladik, Luke Iwanowicz, Celeste A. Journey, Rachael Lane, Zachary Laughrey, Keith A. Loftin, R. McCleskey, Carrie McDonough, Elizabeth Medlock Kakaley, Michael Meyer, Andrea Holthouse-Putz, Susan Richardson, Alan Stark, Christopher Weis, Vickie Wilson, Abderrahman Zehraoui
Influence of land use and region on glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in streams in the USA Influence of land use and region on glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in streams in the USA
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the United States for agricultural and non-agricultural weed control. Many studies demonstrate possible effects of glyphosate and its degradate AMPA on human and ecological health. Although glyphosate is thought to have limited mobility in soil, it is found year-round in many rivers and streams throughout the world in both agricultural and...
Authors
Laura Medalie, Nancy Baker, Megan Shoda, Wesley Stone, Michael T. Meyer, Edward Stets, Michaelah Wilson
Synthesis of maternal transfer of mercury in birds: Implications for altered toxicity risk Synthesis of maternal transfer of mercury in birds: Implications for altered toxicity risk
Maternal transfer is the predominant route of methylmercury (MeHg) exposure to offspring. We reviewed and synthesized published and unpublished data on maternal transfer of MeHg in birds. Using paired samples of females’ blood (n=564) and their eggs (n=1814) from 26 bird species in 6 taxonomic orders, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate whether maternal transfer of MeHg to eggs...
Authors
Joshua T. Ackerman, Mark Herzog, David Evers, Daniel Cristol, Kevin Kenow, Gary Heinz, Raphael Lavoie, Rebecka Brasso, Mark Mallory, Jennifer Provencher, Birgit Braune, Angela Matz, Joel Schmutz, Collin Eagles-Smith, Lucas Savoy, Michael Meyer, C. Hartman
Contaminants of emerging concern in the environment: Where we have been and what does the future hold? Contaminants of emerging concern in the environment: Where we have been and what does the future hold?
In 1962, Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring alerted the nation to the dangers of manmade chemicals and indiscriminate use of pesticides. DDT was the culprit and its use threatened a variety of wildlife, including the national bird, bald eagles. In 1969, pressured by scientists and the public, the United States banned almost all uses of DDT; however, DDT was just the tip of the chemical...
Authors
William A. Battaglin, Dana W. Kolpin, Edward T. Furlong, Susan Glassmeyer, Brett R. Blackwell, Steven Corsi, Michael T. Meyer, Paul M. Bradley
Reconnaissance of mixed organic and inorganic chemicals in private and public supply tapwaters at selected residential and workplace sites in the United States Reconnaissance of mixed organic and inorganic chemicals in private and public supply tapwaters at selected residential and workplace sites in the United States
Safe drinking water at the point-of-use (tapwater, TW) is a United States public health priority. Multiple lines of evidence were used to evaluate potential human health concerns of 482 organics and 19 inorganics in TW from 13 (7 public supply, 6 private well self-supply) home and 12 (public supply) workplace locations in 11 states. Only uranium (61.9 μg L–1, private well) exceeded a...
Authors
Paul Bradley, Dana Kolpin, Kristin Romanok, Kelly Smalling, Michael Focazio, Juliane Brown, Mary Cardon, Kurt Carpenter, Steven R. Corsi, Laura DeCicco, Julie Dietze, Nicola Evans, Edward Furlong, Carrie E. Givens, James Gray, Dale Griffin, Christopher Higgins, Michelle L. Hladik, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Celeste Journey, Kathryn Kuivila, Jason Masoner, Carrie McDonough, Michael Meyer, James Orlando, Mark Strynar, Christopher P. Weis, Vickie Wilson
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Central Plains Water Science Center, California Water Science Center, Central Midwest Water Science Center, Colorado Water Science Center, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Kansas Water Science Center, New Jersey Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, National Water Quality Laboratory
Methods used for the collection and analysis of chemical and biological data for the Tapwater Exposure Study, United States, 2016–17 Methods used for the collection and analysis of chemical and biological data for the Tapwater Exposure Study, United States, 2016–17
In 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Environmental Health Mission Area, initiated the Tapwater Exposure Study as part of an infrastructure project to assess human exposure to potential threats from complex mixtures of contaminants. In the pilot phase (2016), samples were collected from 11 States throughout the United States, and in the second phase (2017), the study focused on the...
Authors
Kristin M. Romanok, Dana W. Kolpin, Shannon Meppelink, Maria Argos, Juliane Brown, Michael Devito, Julie E. Dietze, Carrie E. Givens, James Gray, Christopher Higgins, Michelle L. Hladik, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Keith A. Loftin, R. Blaine McCleskey, Carrie McDonough, Michael T. Meyer, Mark Strynar, Christopher Weis, Vickie Wilson, Paul M. Bradley
Distribution and foraging patterns of common loons on Lake Michigan with implications for exposure to type E avian botulism Distribution and foraging patterns of common loons on Lake Michigan with implications for exposure to type E avian botulism
Common loons (Gavia immer) staging on the Great Lakes during fall migration are at risk to episodic outbreaks of type E botulism. Information on distribution, foraging patterns, and exposure routes of loons are needed for understanding the physical and ecological factors that contribute to avian botulism outbreaks. Aerial surveys were conducted to document the spatiotemporal distribution...
Authors
Kevin Kenow, Steven Houdek, Luke J. Fara, Brian Gray, Brian Lubinski, Darryl Heard, Michael Meyer, Timothy Fox, Robert Kratt
Dissipation of polyoxyethylene tallow amine (POEA) and glyphosate in an agricultural field and their co-occurrence on streambed sediments Dissipation of polyoxyethylene tallow amine (POEA) and glyphosate in an agricultural field and their co-occurrence on streambed sediments
The environmental fate of polyoxyethylene tallow amine (POEA), an additive in glyphosate herbicide formulations, has not been studied. This study examined the dissipation of POEA; glyphosate; and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), a degradation product of glyphosate, in the top 45 cm of soil from an agricultural field where glyphosate was applied. The concentration of these compounds was...
Authors
Daniel Tush, Megan Maksimowicz, Michael T. Meyer
Investigating the influence of nitrate nitrogen on post-smolt Atlantic salmon Salmo salar reproductive physiology in water recirculation aquaculture systems Investigating the influence of nitrate nitrogen on post-smolt Atlantic salmon Salmo salar reproductive physiology in water recirculation aquaculture systems
A major issue affecting land-based, closed containment Atlantic salmon Salmo salar growout production in water recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) is precocious male maturation, which can negatively impact factors such as feed conversion, fillet yield, and product quality. Along with other water quality parameters, elevated nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) has been shown to influence the...
Authors
Christopher Good, John Davidson, Luke Iwanowicz, Michael Meyer, Julie Dietze, Dana Kolpin, David Marancik, Jill Birkett, Christina Williams, Steven Summerfelt
Mercury correlates with altered corticosterone but not testosterone or estradiol concentrations in common loons Mercury correlates with altered corticosterone but not testosterone or estradiol concentrations in common loons
We investigated the relation between environmental mercury exposure and corticosterone concentrations in free-living adult common loons (Gavia immer). We determined blood and feather mercury concentrations and compared them to testosterone, estradiol, and stress-induced plasma corticosterone concentrations. Although neither testosterone nor estradiol correlated with Hg levels, there was...
Authors
Melinda Franceshini, David Evers, Kevin Kenow, Michael Meyer, Mark Pokras, L. Romero
Expanded target-chemical analysis reveals extensive mixed-organic-contaminant exposure in USA streams Expanded target-chemical analysis reveals extensive mixed-organic-contaminant exposure in USA streams
Surface water from 38 streams nationwide was assessed using 14 target-organic methods (719 compounds). Designed-bioactive anthropogenic contaminants (biocides, pharmaceuticals) comprised 57% of 406 organics detected at least once. The 10 most-frequently detected anthropogenic-organics included eight pesticides (desulfinylfipronil, AMPA, chlorpyrifos, dieldrin, metolachlor, atrazine, CIAT...
Authors
Paul Bradley, Celeste Journey, Kristin Romanok, Larry Barber, Herbert Buxton, William Foreman, Edward Furlong, Susan Glassmeyer, Michelle L. Hladik, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Daniel Jones, Dana Kolpin, Kathryn Kuivila, Keith Loftin, Marc Mills, Michael Meyer, James Orlando, Timothy Reilly, Kelly L. Smalling, Daniel Villeneuve
Non-USGS Publications**
Meyer, M.F., Brousil, M.R., Lee, B.W., Armstrong, M.L., Bloom, E.H., Crowder, D.W., 2024. Identifying drivers of sewage-associated pollutants in pollinators across urban landscapes. Apidologie 55, 3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-023-01046-4
Meyer, M. F., T. Ozersky, K. H. Woo, and others. 2022. Effects of spatially heterogeneous lakeside development on nearshore biotic communities in a large, deep, oligotrophic lake. Limnology and Oceanography 67: 2649–2664. doi:10.1002/lno.12228
Meyer, M. F., T. Ozersky, K. H. Woo, and others. 2022. A unified dataset of colocated sewage pollution, periphyton, and benthic macroinvertebrate community and food web structure from Lake Baikal (Siberia). Limnology and Oceanography Letters 7: 62–79. doi:10.1002/lol2.10219
Atkins, K. S., T. P. Shannon, M. F. Meyer, I. A. Oleksy, N. T. Framsted, D. Gurung, and R. Ladwig. 2022. Integrating periphyton and surface water–groundwater methods to understand lake ecosystem processes. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods 20: 61–88.
Meyer, M. F., R. Ladwig, J. P. Mesman, and others. 2021. The AEMON-J “Hacking Limnology” Workshop Series & Virtual Summit: Incorporating Data Science and Open Science in Aquatic Research. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 30: 140–143. doi:10.1002/lob.10475
Meyer, M. F., R. Ladwig, H. A. Dugan, and others. 2021. Virtual Growing Pains: Initial Lessons Learned from Organizing Virtual Workshops, Summits, Conferences, and Networking Events during a Global Pandemic. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 30: 1–11. doi:10.1002/lob.10431
Meyer, M. F., M. R. Brousil, A. N. Cramer, B. P. Lanouette, J. C. Padowski, and S. E. Hampton. 2020. The Global Lake Area, Climate, and Population Dataset: A New Tool for Addressing Critical Limnological Questions. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 29: 110–116.
Labou, S. G., M. F. Meyer, M. R. Brousil, A. N. Cramer, and B. T. Luff. 2020. The global lake area, climate, and population dataset. Environmental Data Initiative. doi:https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/834e2d4e8ee7eb2fa9a5a5b32d759683
Meyer, M. F., S. G. Labou, A. N. Cramer, M. R. Brousil, and B. T. Luff. 2020. The global lake area, climate, and population dataset. Scientific Data 7: 174. doi:10.1038/s41597-020-0517-4
Meyer, M. F., and J. A. Zwart. 2020. Virtual Summit: Incorporating Data Science and Open Science in Aquatic Research. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 29: 144–146. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/lob.10411
doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
Sharma, S., M. F. Meyer, J. Culpepper, and others. 2020. Integrating Perspectives to Understand Lake Ice Dynamics in a Changing World. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences 125: e2020JG005799. doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
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Poultry litter as potential source of pathogens and other contaminants in groundwater and surface water proximal to large-scale confined poultry feeding operations Poultry litter as potential source of pathogens and other contaminants in groundwater and surface water proximal to large-scale confined poultry feeding operations
Manure from livestock production has been associated with the contamination of water resources. To date, research has primarily focused on runoff of these contaminants from animal operations into surface water, and the introduction of poultry-derived pathogenic zoonoses and other contaminants into groundwater is under-investigated. We characterized pathogens and other microbial and...
Authors
Laura Hubbard, Carrie E. Givens, Dale Griffin, Luke Iwanowicz, Michael T. Meyer, Dana W. Kolpin
Mixed organic and inorganic tapwater exposures and potential effects in greater Chicago area, USA Mixed organic and inorganic tapwater exposures and potential effects in greater Chicago area, USA
Safe drinking water at the point of use (tapwater, TW) is a public-health priority. TW exposures and potential human-health concerns of 540 organics and 35 inorganics were assessed in 45 Chicago area United States (US) homes in 2017. No US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level(s) (MCL) were exceeded in any residential or water treatment plant (WTP)...
Authors
Paul Bradley, Maria Argos, Dana W. Kolpin, Shannon M. Meppelink, Kristin M. Romanok, Kelly L. Smalling, Michael Focazio, Joshua Allen, Julie E. Dietze, Michael Devito, Ariel Donovan, Nicola Evans, Carrie Givens, James L. Gray, Christopher Higgins, Michelle Hladik, Luke Iwanowicz, Celeste A. Journey, Rachael Lane, Zachary Laughrey, Keith A. Loftin, R. McCleskey, Carrie McDonough, Elizabeth Medlock Kakaley, Michael Meyer, Andrea Holthouse-Putz, Susan Richardson, Alan Stark, Christopher Weis, Vickie Wilson, Abderrahman Zehraoui
Influence of land use and region on glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in streams in the USA Influence of land use and region on glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in streams in the USA
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the United States for agricultural and non-agricultural weed control. Many studies demonstrate possible effects of glyphosate and its degradate AMPA on human and ecological health. Although glyphosate is thought to have limited mobility in soil, it is found year-round in many rivers and streams throughout the world in both agricultural and...
Authors
Laura Medalie, Nancy Baker, Megan Shoda, Wesley Stone, Michael T. Meyer, Edward Stets, Michaelah Wilson
Synthesis of maternal transfer of mercury in birds: Implications for altered toxicity risk Synthesis of maternal transfer of mercury in birds: Implications for altered toxicity risk
Maternal transfer is the predominant route of methylmercury (MeHg) exposure to offspring. We reviewed and synthesized published and unpublished data on maternal transfer of MeHg in birds. Using paired samples of females’ blood (n=564) and their eggs (n=1814) from 26 bird species in 6 taxonomic orders, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate whether maternal transfer of MeHg to eggs...
Authors
Joshua T. Ackerman, Mark Herzog, David Evers, Daniel Cristol, Kevin Kenow, Gary Heinz, Raphael Lavoie, Rebecka Brasso, Mark Mallory, Jennifer Provencher, Birgit Braune, Angela Matz, Joel Schmutz, Collin Eagles-Smith, Lucas Savoy, Michael Meyer, C. Hartman
Contaminants of emerging concern in the environment: Where we have been and what does the future hold? Contaminants of emerging concern in the environment: Where we have been and what does the future hold?
In 1962, Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring alerted the nation to the dangers of manmade chemicals and indiscriminate use of pesticides. DDT was the culprit and its use threatened a variety of wildlife, including the national bird, bald eagles. In 1969, pressured by scientists and the public, the United States banned almost all uses of DDT; however, DDT was just the tip of the chemical...
Authors
William A. Battaglin, Dana W. Kolpin, Edward T. Furlong, Susan Glassmeyer, Brett R. Blackwell, Steven Corsi, Michael T. Meyer, Paul M. Bradley
Reconnaissance of mixed organic and inorganic chemicals in private and public supply tapwaters at selected residential and workplace sites in the United States Reconnaissance of mixed organic and inorganic chemicals in private and public supply tapwaters at selected residential and workplace sites in the United States
Safe drinking water at the point-of-use (tapwater, TW) is a United States public health priority. Multiple lines of evidence were used to evaluate potential human health concerns of 482 organics and 19 inorganics in TW from 13 (7 public supply, 6 private well self-supply) home and 12 (public supply) workplace locations in 11 states. Only uranium (61.9 μg L–1, private well) exceeded a...
Authors
Paul Bradley, Dana Kolpin, Kristin Romanok, Kelly Smalling, Michael Focazio, Juliane Brown, Mary Cardon, Kurt Carpenter, Steven R. Corsi, Laura DeCicco, Julie Dietze, Nicola Evans, Edward Furlong, Carrie E. Givens, James Gray, Dale Griffin, Christopher Higgins, Michelle L. Hladik, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Celeste Journey, Kathryn Kuivila, Jason Masoner, Carrie McDonough, Michael Meyer, James Orlando, Mark Strynar, Christopher P. Weis, Vickie Wilson
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, Central Plains Water Science Center, California Water Science Center, Central Midwest Water Science Center, Colorado Water Science Center, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Kansas Water Science Center, New Jersey Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, National Water Quality Laboratory
Methods used for the collection and analysis of chemical and biological data for the Tapwater Exposure Study, United States, 2016–17 Methods used for the collection and analysis of chemical and biological data for the Tapwater Exposure Study, United States, 2016–17
In 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Environmental Health Mission Area, initiated the Tapwater Exposure Study as part of an infrastructure project to assess human exposure to potential threats from complex mixtures of contaminants. In the pilot phase (2016), samples were collected from 11 States throughout the United States, and in the second phase (2017), the study focused on the...
Authors
Kristin M. Romanok, Dana W. Kolpin, Shannon Meppelink, Maria Argos, Juliane Brown, Michael Devito, Julie E. Dietze, Carrie E. Givens, James Gray, Christopher Higgins, Michelle L. Hladik, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Keith A. Loftin, R. Blaine McCleskey, Carrie McDonough, Michael T. Meyer, Mark Strynar, Christopher Weis, Vickie Wilson, Paul M. Bradley
Distribution and foraging patterns of common loons on Lake Michigan with implications for exposure to type E avian botulism Distribution and foraging patterns of common loons on Lake Michigan with implications for exposure to type E avian botulism
Common loons (Gavia immer) staging on the Great Lakes during fall migration are at risk to episodic outbreaks of type E botulism. Information on distribution, foraging patterns, and exposure routes of loons are needed for understanding the physical and ecological factors that contribute to avian botulism outbreaks. Aerial surveys were conducted to document the spatiotemporal distribution...
Authors
Kevin Kenow, Steven Houdek, Luke J. Fara, Brian Gray, Brian Lubinski, Darryl Heard, Michael Meyer, Timothy Fox, Robert Kratt
Dissipation of polyoxyethylene tallow amine (POEA) and glyphosate in an agricultural field and their co-occurrence on streambed sediments Dissipation of polyoxyethylene tallow amine (POEA) and glyphosate in an agricultural field and their co-occurrence on streambed sediments
The environmental fate of polyoxyethylene tallow amine (POEA), an additive in glyphosate herbicide formulations, has not been studied. This study examined the dissipation of POEA; glyphosate; and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), a degradation product of glyphosate, in the top 45 cm of soil from an agricultural field where glyphosate was applied. The concentration of these compounds was...
Authors
Daniel Tush, Megan Maksimowicz, Michael T. Meyer
Investigating the influence of nitrate nitrogen on post-smolt Atlantic salmon Salmo salar reproductive physiology in water recirculation aquaculture systems Investigating the influence of nitrate nitrogen on post-smolt Atlantic salmon Salmo salar reproductive physiology in water recirculation aquaculture systems
A major issue affecting land-based, closed containment Atlantic salmon Salmo salar growout production in water recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) is precocious male maturation, which can negatively impact factors such as feed conversion, fillet yield, and product quality. Along with other water quality parameters, elevated nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) has been shown to influence the...
Authors
Christopher Good, John Davidson, Luke Iwanowicz, Michael Meyer, Julie Dietze, Dana Kolpin, David Marancik, Jill Birkett, Christina Williams, Steven Summerfelt
Mercury correlates with altered corticosterone but not testosterone or estradiol concentrations in common loons Mercury correlates with altered corticosterone but not testosterone or estradiol concentrations in common loons
We investigated the relation between environmental mercury exposure and corticosterone concentrations in free-living adult common loons (Gavia immer). We determined blood and feather mercury concentrations and compared them to testosterone, estradiol, and stress-induced plasma corticosterone concentrations. Although neither testosterone nor estradiol correlated with Hg levels, there was...
Authors
Melinda Franceshini, David Evers, Kevin Kenow, Michael Meyer, Mark Pokras, L. Romero
Expanded target-chemical analysis reveals extensive mixed-organic-contaminant exposure in USA streams Expanded target-chemical analysis reveals extensive mixed-organic-contaminant exposure in USA streams
Surface water from 38 streams nationwide was assessed using 14 target-organic methods (719 compounds). Designed-bioactive anthropogenic contaminants (biocides, pharmaceuticals) comprised 57% of 406 organics detected at least once. The 10 most-frequently detected anthropogenic-organics included eight pesticides (desulfinylfipronil, AMPA, chlorpyrifos, dieldrin, metolachlor, atrazine, CIAT...
Authors
Paul Bradley, Celeste Journey, Kristin Romanok, Larry Barber, Herbert Buxton, William Foreman, Edward Furlong, Susan Glassmeyer, Michelle L. Hladik, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Daniel Jones, Dana Kolpin, Kathryn Kuivila, Keith Loftin, Marc Mills, Michael Meyer, James Orlando, Timothy Reilly, Kelly L. Smalling, Daniel Villeneuve
Non-USGS Publications**
Meyer, M.F., Brousil, M.R., Lee, B.W., Armstrong, M.L., Bloom, E.H., Crowder, D.W., 2024. Identifying drivers of sewage-associated pollutants in pollinators across urban landscapes. Apidologie 55, 3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-023-01046-4
Meyer, M. F., T. Ozersky, K. H. Woo, and others. 2022. Effects of spatially heterogeneous lakeside development on nearshore biotic communities in a large, deep, oligotrophic lake. Limnology and Oceanography 67: 2649–2664. doi:10.1002/lno.12228
Meyer, M. F., T. Ozersky, K. H. Woo, and others. 2022. A unified dataset of colocated sewage pollution, periphyton, and benthic macroinvertebrate community and food web structure from Lake Baikal (Siberia). Limnology and Oceanography Letters 7: 62–79. doi:10.1002/lol2.10219
Atkins, K. S., T. P. Shannon, M. F. Meyer, I. A. Oleksy, N. T. Framsted, D. Gurung, and R. Ladwig. 2022. Integrating periphyton and surface water–groundwater methods to understand lake ecosystem processes. Limnology and Oceanography: Methods 20: 61–88.
Meyer, M. F., R. Ladwig, J. P. Mesman, and others. 2021. The AEMON-J “Hacking Limnology” Workshop Series & Virtual Summit: Incorporating Data Science and Open Science in Aquatic Research. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 30: 140–143. doi:10.1002/lob.10475
Meyer, M. F., R. Ladwig, H. A. Dugan, and others. 2021. Virtual Growing Pains: Initial Lessons Learned from Organizing Virtual Workshops, Summits, Conferences, and Networking Events during a Global Pandemic. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 30: 1–11. doi:10.1002/lob.10431
Meyer, M. F., M. R. Brousil, A. N. Cramer, B. P. Lanouette, J. C. Padowski, and S. E. Hampton. 2020. The Global Lake Area, Climate, and Population Dataset: A New Tool for Addressing Critical Limnological Questions. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 29: 110–116.
Labou, S. G., M. F. Meyer, M. R. Brousil, A. N. Cramer, and B. T. Luff. 2020. The global lake area, climate, and population dataset. Environmental Data Initiative. doi:https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/834e2d4e8ee7eb2fa9a5a5b32d759683
Meyer, M. F., S. G. Labou, A. N. Cramer, M. R. Brousil, and B. T. Luff. 2020. The global lake area, climate, and population dataset. Scientific Data 7: 174. doi:10.1038/s41597-020-0517-4
Meyer, M. F., and J. A. Zwart. 2020. Virtual Summit: Incorporating Data Science and Open Science in Aquatic Research. Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin 29: 144–146. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/lob.10411
doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
Sharma, S., M. F. Meyer, J. Culpepper, and others. 2020. Integrating Perspectives to Understand Lake Ice Dynamics in a Changing World. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences 125: e2020JG005799. doi:https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JG005799
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government