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Belowground dynamics in mangrove ecosystems Belowground dynamics in mangrove ecosystems

Mangrove ecosystems are tropical/subtropical communities of primarily tree species that grow in the intertidal zone. These tidal communities are important coastal ecosystems that are valued for a variety of ecological and societal goods and services (fig. 1). Mangrove wetlands are important filters of materials moving between the land and sea, trapping sediment, nutrients, and pollutants...
Authors
Karen L. McKee

Carp lemonade Carp lemonade

You've probably heard the adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" Missouri has been given some lemons in the form of bighead and silver carp. These large, plankton eating fish, native to Asia, were imported into Arkansas in the 1970s to control water quality in fish farms and sewage treatment facilities. It didn't take long for the fish to escape to the wild, and their...
Authors
Duane Chapman

Estimated water use in Arkansas, 2000 Estimated water use in Arkansas, 2000

The water-use program in Arkansas is a cooperative effort between Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey. During 2000, the amount of water withdrawn from ground- and surface-water sources in Arkansas was estimated to be 10,963 million gallons per day (Mgalld). Of this amount, about 6,952 Mgal/d (63 percent) were from ground water and about 4,011...
Authors
Terrance W. Holland

Purple loosestrife volunteers Purple loosestrife volunteers

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a perennial plant native to Eurasia where it grows along streams, rivers, and wet seepage areas (fig. 1). Seeds were inadvertently brought to North American territories in the ballast water of ships. Purple loosestrife was also intentionally planted throughout North America for its ornamental flowers but has since escaped cultivation to spread to...
Authors
Beth A. Middleton

Water resources data, Louisiana, water year 2003 Water resources data, Louisiana, water year 2003

Water resources data for the 2003 water year for Louisiana consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of ground water. This report contains records for water discharge at 76 gaging stations; stage only for 86 gaging stations and 7 lakes; water quality for 56 surface...
Authors
Todd Baumann, B.B. Goree, W.M. Lovelace, P.A. Montgomery, J.C. Resweber, Garron B. Ross, D.C. Sasser, D.J. Walters

Cichlidae Cichlidae

No abstract available.
Authors
P. J. Schofield, A. B. Powell

Back to the basics: Kansas City, Missouri Back to the basics: Kansas City, Missouri

No abstract available.
Authors
Lawrence R. Handley, C.M. Lockwood, Nathan Handley

Correlations among densities of stream fishes in the upper Neosho River, with focus on the federally threatened Neosho madtom Noturus placidus Correlations among densities of stream fishes in the upper Neosho River, with focus on the federally threatened Neosho madtom Noturus placidus

We sampled fishes monthly from November 2000 to October 2001 at four gravel bar sites along a 34-km stretch of the upper Neosho River in Lyon County, Kansas. We assessed the potential for interspecific competition among stream fishes, with focus on the federally threatened Neosho madtom, Noturus placidus, by using Pearson's correlation analysis with sequential Bonferroni correction of...
Authors
Jeremy S. Tiemann, David P. Gillette, Mark L. Wildhaber, David R. Edds

Effects of multiple routes of cadmium exposure on the hibernation success of the American toad (Bufo americanus) Effects of multiple routes of cadmium exposure on the hibernation success of the American toad (Bufo americanus)

The effects of multiple routes of cadmium exposure on juvenile American toads (Bufo americanus) were evaluated using environmentally relevant concentrations. During or after exposure, toads were individually hibernated for 172 days at approximately 4°C. The following experiments were conducted: (1) dermal exposure (hibernation in soil contaminated with up to 120 μg Cd/g (dry weight)); (2...
Authors
S.M. James, E. E. Little, R. D. Semlitsch
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