Michael J Adams
I lead the USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI) and the Herpetological Research Team at the Forest and Rangeland Science Center in Corvallis, Oregon
Research in my lab focuses on amphibian conservation issues. We are currently addressing issues such as invasive species, disease, land use change, and long-term monitoring design for amphibians in North America. We use a combination of comparative surveys and manipulative experiments to understand the factors affecting amphibian distribution and abundance.
Professional Experience
1997 - Present: USGS, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Supervisory Research Ecologist, Corvallis, OR
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Wildlife Science, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1997)
B.S., Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (1992)
Science and Products
Herpetological Research Team (FRESC)
Herpetological Research Team (FRESC)
Elucidating mechanisms underlying amphibian declines in North America using hierarchical spatial models
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Nutrients, estrogenicity, and fecal indicators in surface water collected from wetlands in the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, 2017-2018 Nutrients, estrogenicity, and fecal indicators in surface water collected from wetlands in the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, 2017-2018
Amphibian capture mark-recapture Amphibian capture mark-recapture
Trask Watershed Study Amphibian Survival and Movement Data, 2008-2015 Trask Watershed Study Amphibian Survival and Movement Data, 2008-2015
Terrestrial salamander captures after the 2003 Clark Fire, Willamette National Forest, OR Terrestrial salamander captures after the 2003 Clark Fire, Willamette National Forest, OR
Long-term amphibian monitoring data from the Willamette Valley, Oregon (2004-2015) Long-term amphibian monitoring data from the Willamette Valley, Oregon (2004-2015)
Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) Monitoring at Jack Creek 2015-2018 (final) Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) Monitoring at Jack Creek 2015-2018 (final)
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
By land, air, and water — U.S. Geological Survey science supporting fish and wildlife migrations throughout North America By land, air, and water — U.S. Geological Survey science supporting fish and wildlife migrations throughout North America
Late season movement and habitat use by Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) in a large reservoir in Oregon, USA Late season movement and habitat use by Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) in a large reservoir in Oregon, USA
Looking ahead, guided by the past: The role of U.S. national parks in amphibian research and conservation Looking ahead, guided by the past: The role of U.S. national parks in amphibian research and conservation
An updated assessment of status and trend in the distribution of the Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) in Oregon, USA An updated assessment of status and trend in the distribution of the Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) in Oregon, USA
Demography of the Oregon spotted frog along a hydrologically modified river Demography of the Oregon spotted frog along a hydrologically modified river
Enhanced between-site biosecurity to minimize herpetofaunal disease-causing pathogen transmission Enhanced between-site biosecurity to minimize herpetofaunal disease-causing pathogen transmission
Non-USGS Publications**
**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.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.
Science and Products
Herpetological Research Team (FRESC)
Herpetological Research Team (FRESC)
Elucidating mechanisms underlying amphibian declines in North America using hierarchical spatial models
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Nutrients, estrogenicity, and fecal indicators in surface water collected from wetlands in the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, 2017-2018 Nutrients, estrogenicity, and fecal indicators in surface water collected from wetlands in the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, 2017-2018
Amphibian capture mark-recapture Amphibian capture mark-recapture
Trask Watershed Study Amphibian Survival and Movement Data, 2008-2015 Trask Watershed Study Amphibian Survival and Movement Data, 2008-2015
Terrestrial salamander captures after the 2003 Clark Fire, Willamette National Forest, OR Terrestrial salamander captures after the 2003 Clark Fire, Willamette National Forest, OR
Long-term amphibian monitoring data from the Willamette Valley, Oregon (2004-2015) Long-term amphibian monitoring data from the Willamette Valley, Oregon (2004-2015)
Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) Monitoring at Jack Creek 2015-2018 (final) Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) Monitoring at Jack Creek 2015-2018 (final)
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
By land, air, and water — U.S. Geological Survey science supporting fish and wildlife migrations throughout North America By land, air, and water — U.S. Geological Survey science supporting fish and wildlife migrations throughout North America
Late season movement and habitat use by Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) in a large reservoir in Oregon, USA Late season movement and habitat use by Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) in a large reservoir in Oregon, USA
Looking ahead, guided by the past: The role of U.S. national parks in amphibian research and conservation Looking ahead, guided by the past: The role of U.S. national parks in amphibian research and conservation
An updated assessment of status and trend in the distribution of the Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) in Oregon, USA An updated assessment of status and trend in the distribution of the Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) in Oregon, USA
Demography of the Oregon spotted frog along a hydrologically modified river Demography of the Oregon spotted frog along a hydrologically modified river
Enhanced between-site biosecurity to minimize herpetofaunal disease-causing pathogen transmission Enhanced between-site biosecurity to minimize herpetofaunal disease-causing pathogen transmission
Non-USGS Publications**
**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.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.