Pagel, P.B. Sharpe, D.K. Garcelon, A.E. Little, S.K. Taylor, K.R. Faulkner, C.S. Gorbics. 2012. Exposure of bald eagles to lead on the northern Channel Islands, California. Journal of Raptor Research. 46(2).
Sharon K Taylor, DVM, PhD
Biography
Education
- Ph.D. Wildlife (Diseases and Toxicology), Zoology and Physiology Department, University of Wyoming, 1998
- D.V.M. College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 1991
- Pre-Veterinary Courses, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 1986 - May 1987
- B.S. Animal Science, Colorado State University, 1985
Professional Experience
- Water, Environmental, and Ecosystems Division Chief, Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center, Denver, CO, 2014-2016
- Fisheries and Wildlife Resources Group Manager, Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center, Denver, CO, July 2011 – December 2014
- Division Chief, Environmental Contaminants Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, Carlsbad, CA, February 2007-July 2011
- Senior Wildlife Ecologist, United States Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Assessment - Washington D.C. Division, February 2001-February 2007
- Wildlife Health Section Leader and Wildlife Diagnostic Veterinary Manager, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Diversity Conservation, Gainesville, FL, December 1996-January 2001
- Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant Instructor, University of Wyoming, Zoology and Physiology Department, and Veterinary Sciences Department, Laramie, WY, May 1993-December 1996
- Wildlife Veterinarian and Natural Resources Biologist, National Park Service, Division of Wildlife and Vegetation, Washington, D.C. July 1991-May 1993
- Wildlife Health Research Extern, National Zoological Park/Smithsonian Institute, May 1991-May 1993 part time, February-March 1991 full time
- Research Assistant, San Diego Zoo - Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, San Diego, CA, May-August 1989
- Endangered Species Recovery Teams
- Federal Endangered Species Recovery Teams
- Florida Panther Recovery Team, 1996-1999
- Wyoming Toad Recovery Team, 1991-1993
- State Recovery Teams
- Colorado - Boreal Toad Recovery Team, 1992-1993
- Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Trustee Councils
- Buena Vista Lagoon and Creek Restoration Spill Trustee Council – FWS Trustee 2008-July 2011
- Montrose Settlements Restoration Program Trustee Council
- FWS Trustee 2011, Alternate Trustee 2002-2010
- American Trader Oil Spill Trustee Council – FWS Alternate 2008-July 2011
Science and Products
Year Published: 2021
Investigation of land surface phenology detections in shrublands using multiple scale satellite data
Shrublands occupy about 13% of the global land surface, contain about one-third of the biodiversity, store about half of the global terrestrial carbon, and provide many ecosystem services to a large amount of world's human population and livestock. Because phenology is a sensitive indicator of the response of shrubland ecosystems to climate change...
Peng, Dailiang; Wang, Yan; Xian, George Z.; Huete, Alfredo R; Huang, Wenjiang; Shen, Miaogen; Wang, Fumin; Yu, Le; Liu, Liangyun; Xie, Qiaoyun; Liu, Lingling; Zhang, Xiaoyang
Year Published: 2021
Seasonality of acarological risk of exposure to Borrelia miyamotoi from questing life stages of Ixodes scapularis collected from Wisconsin and Massachusetts, USA
Measures of acarological risk of exposure to Ixodes scapularis-borne disease agents typically focus on nymphs; however, the relapsing fever group spirochete, Borrelia miyamotoi can be transmitted transovarially, and I. scapularis larvae are capable of transmitting B. miyamotoi to their hosts. To quantify the...
Han, Seungeun; Hickling, Graham J.; Ogden, Nicholas H.; Ginsberg, Howard S.; Kobbekaduwa, Vishvapali; Rulison, Eric L.; Beati, Lorenza; Tsao, Jean I.
Year Published: 2021
Trends in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment concentrations and loads in streams draining to Lake Tahoe, California, Nevada, USA
Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake of the eastern Sierra Nevada in California and Nevada, has 63 tributaries that are sources of nutrients and sediment to the lake. The Tahoe watershed is relatively small, and the surface area of the lake occupies about 38% of the watershed area (1313 km2). Only about 6% of the watershed is urbanized or...
Domagalski, Joseph L.; Morway, Eric D.; Alvarez, Nancy L.; Hutchins, Juliet; Rosen, Michael R.; Coats, Robert
Year Published: 2021
Hydrocarbons to carboxyl-rich alicyclic molecules: A continuum model to describe biodegradation of petroleum-derived dissolved organic matter in contaminated groundwater plumes
Relationships between dissolved organic matter (DOM) reactivity and chemical composition in a groundwater plume containing petroleum-derived DOM (DOMHC) were examined by quantitative and qualitative measurements to determine the source and chemical composition of the compounds that persist downgradient. Samples were collected from a transect down...
Podgorski, David C.; Zito, Phoebe; Kellerman, Anne M.; Bekins, Barbara A.; Cozzarelli, Isabelle M.; Smith, Donald F.; Cao, Xiaoyan; Schmidt-Rohr, Klaus; Wagner, Sasha; Stubbins, Aron; Spencer, Robert G. M.Attribution: Water Resources
Year Published: 2021
Exposure of an early to middle Noachian valley network in three dimensions on Mars
We document a set of channels in a section of the Martian cratered highlands located between crustal massifs northeast of Hellas Planitia that are visible in cross section and planview >200 m below the surface. The morphometry and spatial distribution of the outcrops provide concrete geological evidence of a dynamic aqueous system in a...
Skinner, James A.; Fortezzo, Corey M.; Mouginis-Mark, Peter J.Attribution: Astrogeology Science Center, Natural Hazards
Year Published: 2021
Weed-suppressive bacteria effects differ in culture compared to in soils and with or without microbial competition and separation of active ingredient
Weed-suppressive bacteria (WSB), specifically the D7 and ACK55 strains of Pseudomonas fluorescens, were previously reported to selectively inhibit growth of invasive annual grasses (IAGs) that have caused severe ecosystem degradation across much of the western US. However, recent studies show highly mixed evidence for WSB effectiveness in...
Lazarus, Brynne E.; Feris, Kevin; Germino, MatthewAttribution: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Ecosystems
Year Published: 2021
Complexity of groundwater age mixing near a seawater intrusion zone based on multiple tracers and Bayesian inference
Aquifer flow systems near seawater interfaces can be complicated by density-driven flows and the formation of stagnation zones, which inevitably introduces uncertainty into groundwater age-dating. While age-dating has proved effective to understand the seawater intrusion and aquifer salinization process in coastal aquifers, further efforts are...
Ju, YeoJin; Massoudieh, Arash; Green, Christopher; Lee, Kang-Kun; Kaown, DuginAttribution: Water Resources
Year Published: 2021
Movement of synthetic organic compounds in the food web after the introduction of invasive quagga mussels (Dreissena bugensis) in Lake Mead, Nevada and Arizona, USA
Introductions of dreissenid mussels in North America have been a significant concern over the last few decades. This study assessed the distribution of synthetic organic compounds (SOCs) in the food web of Lake Mead, Nevada/Arizona, USA and how this distribution was influenced by the introduction of invasive quagga mussels. A clear spatial...
Goodbred, Steven L.; Rosen, Michael R.; Patino, Reynaldo; Alvarez, David; Echols, Kathy R.; King, Kerensa; Umek, John
Year Published: 2020
Evaluation of the U.S. Geological Survey streamgage network in South Carolina, 2017
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been monitoring streamflow in South Carolina since the late 1800s. From the beginning, the USGS streamgage network in South Carolina has been dynamic, with streamgages being added or removed depending on their purpose and the availability of funding from Federal, State, and local partners. Streamflow...
Feaster, Toby D.; Kolb, Katharine R.Attribution: South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC), Water Resources, Region 2: South Atlantic-Gulf (Includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
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Feaster, T.D., and Kolb, K.R., 2020, Evaluation of the U.S. Geological Survey streamgage network in South Carolina, 2017: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2020–1104, 15 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20201104.
Year Published: 2020
Chapter A6.2. Dissolved Oxygen
The “National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data” (NFM) provides guidelines and procedures for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel who collect data used to assess the quality of the Nation’s surface water and groundwater resources. This chapter, NFM A6.2, provides guidance and protocols for the measurement of dissolved...
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U.S. Geological Survey, 2020, Dissolved oxygen: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 9, chap. A6.2, 33 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/tm9A6.2. [Supersedes USGS Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations, book 9, chap. A6.2, version 3.0.]
Year Published: 2020
Estimating flood magnitude and frequency on gaged and ungaged streams in Maine
Accurate estimates of flood frequency and magnitude on rivers and streams in Maine are a key component of effective flood risk management, flood mitigation, and flood recovery programs for the State. Flood-frequency estimates are published here for 148 streamgages in and adjacent to Maine. Equations are provided for users to compute flood-...
Lombard, Pamela J.; Hodgkins, Glenn A.Attribution: New England Water Science Center, Water Resources, Region 1: North Atlantic-Appalachian, Region 4: Mississippi Basin
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Lombard, P.J., and Hodgkins, G.A., 2020, Estimating flood magnitude and frequency on gaged and ungaged streams in Maine: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2020–5092, 56 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20205092.
Year Published: 2020
Physical and chemical stressors on algal, invertebrate, and fish communities in 14 Milwaukee area streams, 2004–2013
In 2004, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) began sampling 14 wadable streams in urban or urbanizing watersheds near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The overall goal of the study is to assess the health of the aquatic communities in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District planning area to inform current and future watershed management. In addition to...
Eikenberry, Barbara C. Scudder; Nott, Michelle A.; Stewart, Jana S.; Sullivan, Daniel J.; Alvarez, David A.; Bell, Amanda H.; Fitzpatrick, Faith A.Attribution: Upper Midwest Water Science Center
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Scudder Eikenberry, B., Nott, M.A., Stewart, J.S., Sullivan, D.J., Alvarez, D.A., Bell, A.H., and Fitzpatrick, F.A., 2020, Physical and chemical stressors on algal, invertebrate, and fish communities in 14 Milwaukee area streams, 2004–2013: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2020-3051, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20203051.
Pre-USGS Publications
Henson-Ramsey, H., J. Levine, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, S.K. Taylor, D. Shea and M.K. Stoskopf. 2009. Development of a Dynamic Pharmacokinetic Model to Estimate Bioconcentration of Xenobiotics in Earthworms. Environmental Modeling and Assessments. 14:411-418. DOI 10.1007/s 10666-007-9132-4
Henson-Ramsey, H., D, Shea. J. Levine, S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, S.K. Taylor, and M.K. Stoskopf. 2008. Assessment of the Effect of Varying Soil Organic Matter Content on the Bioavailability of Malathion to the Common Nightcrawler, Lumbricus terrestris L. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 80 (3) 220-224.
Henson-Ramsey, H., S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, J. Levine, D., S.K. Taylor, D. Shea and M.K. Stoskopf. 2007. Acute toxicity and tissue distribution of malathion in Ambystoma tigrinum. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. DOI 10.1007/s00244-007-9091
Henson-Ramsey, H., S. Kennedy-Stoskopf, J. Levine, D. Shea, S.K. Taylor, and M.K. Stoskopf. 2007. A comparison of two exposure systems to apply malathion to Lumbricus terrestris L. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 78:427-431.
Willens, S., M.K. Stoskopf, R.E. Baynes, G.A. Lewbart, S.K. Taylor, and S. Kennedy-Stoskopf. 2006. Percutaneous absorption of malathion by anurans in flow-through diffusion cells. Journal of Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 22 (3): 255-262.
Willens, S., M.K. Stoskopf, R.E. Baynes, G.A. Lewbart, S.K. Taylor, and S. Kennedy-Stoskopf. 2006. Percutaneous absorption of malathion in the harvested perfused anuran pelvic limb. Journal of Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 22 (3): 263-267.
Roelke, M., J. Pecon-Slattery, S. Taylor, S. Citino, E. Brown, C. Packer, S. VandeWoude and S. O’Brien. 2006. T-Lymphocyte profiles in FIV Infected wild lions and pumas reveal CD4 depletion. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 42 (2): 234-248.
Miller, D.L., S.K. Taylor, D.S. Rotstein, M.B. Pough, M.C. Barr, C.A. Baldwin, M. Cunningham, M. Roelke and D. Ingram. 2006. Feline immunodeficiency virus and puma lentivirus in Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi): Epidemiology and diagnostic issues. Veterinary Research Communications. 30 (3): 307-317.
Millsap, B., T. Breen, E. McConnell, T. Steffer, L. Phillips, N. Douglass, and S.K. Taylor. 2004. Comparative fecundity and survival of bald eagles fledged from suburban and rural natal areas in Florida. Journal of Wildlife Management. 68 (4): 1018-1031.
Rollins-Smith, L.A., J.K. Doersam, J.E. Longcore, S.K. Taylor, J.C. Shamblin, C. Carey, and M.A. Zasloff. 2002. Antimicrobial peptide defenses against pathogens associated with global amphibian declines. Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 26 (2002): 63-72.
Taylor, S.K., M.E. Roelke-Parker, C.D. Buergelt, D.S. Rotstein, and B.L. Homer. 2002. Causes of mortality of free-ranging Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 38 (1): 107-114.
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, A. Birkenhauer, J.P. Sunberg, M. Roelke-Parker, and B.L. Homer. 2002. A retrospective study of proliferative and papillary vestibulovaginitis in Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 38 (1): 115-123.
Cook, W.E., E.S. Williams, E.T. Thorne, S.K. Taylor, and S. Anderson. 2001. Safety of Brucella abortus strain RB 51 in deer mice. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 37(3): 621-625.
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, G.D. Bossart, and D. Miller. 2000. Dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm in a free-ranging Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 31 (2): 208-210.
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, J. Bradley, and E.B. Breitschwerdt. 2000. Prevalence of Bartonella henselae antibody in Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 36 (1): 157-160.
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, and K.W. Mills. 1999. Effects of malathion on disease susceptibility in Woodhouse’s toads. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (3): 536-541.
Rotstein, D.S., S.K. Taylor, J.W. Harvey, and J. Bean. 1999. Hematologic effects of cytauxzoonosis Florida panthers and Texas cougars in Florida. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (3): 613-617.
Cunningham, M.W., M.R. Dunbar, C.D. Buergelt, B.L. Homer, M.E. Roelke-Parker, S.K. Taylor, R. King, S.B. Citino, and C. Glass. 1999. Atrial Septal Defects in Florida panthers. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 35 (3): 519-530.
Rotstein, D.S., R. Thomas, K. Helmick, S.B. Citino, S.K. Taylor, and M.R. Dunbar. 1999. Dermatophyte infections in free-ranging Florida panthers (Felis concolor coryi). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 30 (2): 281-284.
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, and K.W. Mills. 1999. Experimental exposure of Canadian toads to Basidiobolus ranarum. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 58-63.
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, E.T. Thorne, K.W. Mills, D.I. Withers, and A.C. Pier. 1999. Causes of mortality of the Wyoming toad. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 49-57.
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, A.C. Pier, K.W. Mills, and M.D. Bock. 1999. Mucormycotic dermatitis in captive adult Wyoming toads (Bufo baxteri). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 70-74.
Taylor, S.K., E.S. Williams, and K.W. Mills. 1999. Mortality of captive Canadian toads from Basidiobolus ranarum mycotic dermatitis. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 35 (1): 64-69.
Taylor, S.K., V.M. Lane, D.L. Hunter, K.G. Eyre, S. Kaufman, and M.R. Johnson. 1997. Serologic survey for infectious pathogens in free-ranging American bison (Bison bison). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 33 (2): 308-311.
Taylor, S.K., S.B. Citino, J.M. Zdziarski, and R.M. Bush. 1996. Radiographic anatomy of and transit time of barium sulfate through the gastrointestinal tract of the leopard tortoise (Testudo pardalis). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 27 (2): 180-186.
Taylor, S.K., V.G. Vieira, E.S. Williams, R. Pilkington, S.L. Fedorchak, K.W. Mills, J.L. Cavender, A.M. Boerger-Fields, and R.E. Moore. 1996. Infectious keratoconjunctivitis in free-ranging mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) from Zion National Park, Utah. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 32 (2): 326-330.
Taylor, S.K., A.C. Ward, D.L. Hunter, K. Gunther, and L. Kortge. 1996. Isolation of Pasteurella from free-ranging American bison (Bison bison). Journal of Wildlife Diseases 32 (2): 322-325.
Zaugg, J.L., S.K. Taylor, B.C. Anderson, D.L. Hunter, J. Ryder, and M. Divine. 1993. Hematologic, serologic values, histopathologic and fecal evaluations of bison from Yellowstone National Park. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 29 (3): 453-457.