Research Programs in the Wetland Ecology Research Division
Wetland Ecology
The wetland ecology division supports programs investigating human induced environmental stressors in freshwater wetlands and estuaries in Central and North America. Current efforts characterize and monitor: environmental contaminant loads; toxicity potential toward ecological and human health; and wildlife diseases (e.g. avian influenza).
Upcoming and Recent Presentations
- Goodale, W. Contaminants in Maine Birds and their eggs, report on recent findings. Presentation. Wells Reserve. 24, July, 2008.
- Goodale, W. Evaluating Contaminants in Maine Birds. Interview on Maine Watch, Maine Public Television. 17 April, 2008.
- Savoy, L. Mercury in mallard ducks on the Holston River, VA. South River Science Team meeting. 12 October, 2007.
Recent Media
- Wings & a prayer- On Plum Island, scientists track a tiny sparrow in hopes of saving the marshes 07/06/08 Boston Globe
- Study finds contaminants in bird eggs across Maine 03/14/2008 Kennebec Journal
New Publications
- Lane, O.P. and Evers, D.C. 2007. Methylmercury availability in New England estuaries as indicated by saltmarsh sharp-tailed sparrow, 2004-2006. Report BRI 2007-14 submitted to USFWS. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, Maine. pdf
- Savoy, L. and Evers, D.C. 2007. Pilot assessment of methlymercury availability to Mallards on the North Fork of the Holston River, Virginia - 2006. Report BRI 2007-12 submitted to the U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv., Gloucester, Virginia. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. 42pp.
- Lane, O.P, Evers,D.C., Albano, D., Haines, T., Taylor, R. 2004. Belted kingfishers (Ceryle alcyon) as indicators of methyl mercury availability in aquatic systems (1997-2003). Submitted to: Surface Water Ambient Toxic Monitoring Program. Report BRI 2004-13. BioDiversity Research Institute, Gorham, Maine. pdf
