Research Programs in the Freshwater Ecology Research Division
Freshwater Ecology
The freshwater ecology division supports programs investigating human induced environmental stressors in lakes, rivers, streams and ponds across arctic and temperate regions of North America. Current efforts characterize and monitor: environmental contaminant loads; toxicity of contaminants toward ecological and human health; wildlife diseases (e.g. avian influenza); and ecological impacts from reservoir operations.
Recent Publications
- DeSorbo, C., et al.2007. Reproductive advantages of common loons using rafts. Journal of Wildlife Management 71, 4. pp 1206-1213. pdf
- Desorbo, C.R. and Evers, D.C. 2006. Evaluating exposure of Maines Bald Eagle population to Mercury: assessing impacts on productivity and spatial exposure patterns. Report BRI 2006- 02. Biodiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. 31 pp. pdf
- Yates, D.E., Mayack, D.T., Munney, K. 2005. Mercury levels in mink (Mustela vison) and river otter (Lontra Canadensis) from Northeastern North America. Ecotoxicology 14, 263-274. pdf
