Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 21 Jun 2001 to 22 Jun 2001
There are 6 messages totalling 323 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. DOI and oil
2. Thin sections
3. USDA Post-doctoral Position
4. Info on Ecology of autumn leaf drop?
5. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
6. SRA-ESA Invasive Species Risk Analysis Workshop
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:06:20 -0700
From: David Thomson <dthomson@HARVEYECOLOGY.COM>
Subject: DOI and oil
Dear Log,
Is drilling no longer an issue? It appears to be by this article from
today's NY Times (below). I find it interesting that oil exploration is not
a serious national concern until an oil tycoon gets elected to the
presidency. I wonder how cheap the lease was going to be...
June 22, 2001
House Vote Stalls Gulf Drilling Plan
By CHRISTOPHER MARQUIS
WASHINGTON, June 21 Ë The House voted today to temporarily bar the Interior
Department from leasing the waters off the Florida Panhandle for oil and gas
exploration, a setback to the Bush administration's energy strategy.
In a 247-to-164 vote, with 70 Republicans ignoring appeals from the White
House and their own leadership, the House approved the measure to postpone
for six months new leasing arrangements for offshore drilling in the Gulf of
Mexico.
Supporters of the restriction, including Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida, the
president's brother, said they would push to make it a lasting one.
"The Congress sent a very powerful message to the president today that he
needs a more balanced approach toward energy in Florida and throughout the
country," said Representative Jim Davis, a Florida Democrat who sponsored
the measure with a Republican colleague, Joe Scarborough, also from Florida.
In a second vote, House lawmakers passed a measure to prevent the
administration from developing sites to extract oil, gas or coal in lands
designated as national monuments.
Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton has argued that there are significant
reserves, including low-sulfur coal, in several of the 19 national monuments
designated by President Bill Clinton.
In addition, lawmakers struck down an Interior Department measure to suspend
new rules requiring mining companies to pay for environmental cleanups. It
also turned back a move to weaken standards for ground and surface water.
The measures were amendments to an $18.9 billion spending bill for the
Interior Department, which passed the House and now goes to the Senate.
The department had intended to decide on the leases this fall, and it could
still follow that schedule, putting them up for sale at year's end, after
the ban expires.
But environmental groups rejoiced at the actions, which they said
demonstrated growing unease across party lines with Mr. Bush's goal of
stepping up energy production in areas that are ecologically sensitive or
favored for recreation.
William H. Meadows, the president of the Wilderness Society, said the House
had delivered conservationists a "tremendous victory" and had issued a
warning to President Bush.
"The House said, loud and clear, that Capitol Hill does not agree with his
environmental views," Mr. Meadows said.
Congress has already stymied Mr. Bush's plan to open the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil exploration, which the president contended
was necessary to reduce American dependence on foreign energy suppliers.
The Republican defections were all the more striking because the White House
had lobbied hard to open the gulf to oil and gas exploration.
Representative Billy Tauzin of Louisiana, the chairman of the Energy and
Commerce Committee, and Representative Tom DeLay of Texas, the Republican
whip, fought vigorously on behalf of more drilling.
Mr. DeLay denounced as "radical" the measure to curtail drilling in the
gulf.
He said it would undermine efforts to address the growing needs of Americans
who are already experiencing an energy shortage in California and elsewhere.
"This amendment makes about as much sense as shutting down all exploration
in the Gulf of Mexico and weakens our energy security," Mr. DeLay said.
President Bush, promoting his energy plan in St. Paul, advocated more
drilling, saying, "As long as cars and trucks run on gasoline, we will need
oil, and we should produce more of it at home."
A White House spokeswoman, Nicolle Devenish, suggested that the
administration would seek to overturn the House action, but she did not
elaborate.
"These are matters we are continuing to review," Ms. Devenish said, "and we
will continue to work with Congress to make sure that the president's
priorities are reflected in the final appropriations bill."
The battle over the gulf waters stirred the fierce opposition of most
Florida politicians.
Contending that an oil spill could cause lasting damage to the state's
popular white sand beaches, the entire Florida delegation voted to keep
drilling away from the coast, with the exception of Representative John
Mica, a Republican.
"Few other issues so completely unite Floridians," Governor Bush wrote in a
letter earlier this year to the administration.
Florida's senators have introduced legislation to establish a permanent
moratorium on offshore drilling and to buy back current leases off Florida's
coast.
The Senate, under Democrats' control, is expected to adopt a strategy even
more to conservationists' liking than the House.
The gulf lease site, known as Section 181, stretches within 30 miles of
Pensacola, and about 200 miles from Tampa Bay, Florida officials said. The
Interior Department has predicted that the site contains 396 million barrels
of oil, about a three-week supply for the country.
Unlike the western and central gulf, where drilling supplies about 30
percent of the country's natural gas and 20 percent of its oil, the eastern
gulf has remained effectively shielded from offshore drilling even though it
has never been permanently closed to exploration.
The energy industry had relied on Mr. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney Ë
both of whom have been oil company executives Ë to open new sites for
development. They warned that the nation must find new sources to meet its
energy appetite.
Industry officials noted that their operations elsewhere in the gulf had
been carried out for over half a century without a disastrous spill.
"We are obviously disappointed," said Juan R. Palomo, a spokesman for the
American Petroleum Institute. "We have worked very hard to get out the story
of how we can explore the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and have done so
with no harm to the environment. We hoped that if we did our jobs, the
result would have been different."
David Thomson
Restoration Ecologist
HT Harvey and Associates
3150 Almaden Expressway Suite 104
San Jose, CA 95118
PH (408) 448-9450 ext. 410
FAX (408) 448-9454
dthomson@harveyecology.com
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 12:34:40 +0200
From: Coja Tamara <tamara@EDV1.BOKU.AC.AT>
Subject: Thin sections
Dear Collegues,
I am searching for a person or an institut in Europe, who/that got
practice in preparing soil thin sections (resin impregnation of soil).
Thank`s a lot
Tamara Coja
Institut of Zoology
University of Agricultural Sciences
Gregor Mendel Stra=DFe 33
1180 Vienna, Austria
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 11:12:08 -0400
From: Mark Powell <MPOWELL@MAILOCE.OCE.USDA.GOV>
Subject: USDA Post-doctoral Position
The USDA Office of Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis (ORACBA) is =
interested in identifying potential candidates for a post-doctoral =
position to participate in developing and evaluating methods and procedures=
for risk analysis of invasive species and biological control agents. =
ORACBA is seeking candidates with experience in computer simulation =
modeling of biological population and/or community dynamics in space =
and/or time, as well as knowledge of ecological theory of biological =
invasions. The position is a term appointment (one year, may be extended =
to 2 years) at the GS-11/12 salary level (beginning at $44,352/$53,156) =
and will be located in Washington, DC. For further information contact: =
Mark Powell, USDA Office of Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis, =
1400 Independence Ave., SW, Rm. 5248 S. Ag., Wash., DC 20250, tel: =
202/720-9786, fax: 202/720-4240, email: mpowell@oce.usda.gov=20
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:51:02 -0500
From: Max Taub <taubm@SOUTHWESTERN.EDU>
Subject: Info on Ecology of autumn leaf drop?
Can anyone suggest any review papers that discuss the timing of autumn
leaf drop? I'm looking for information on such topics as microhabitat
effects on leaf drop dates, interannual variation, and correlates of
interspecific differences in leaf drop. I've been having no success
searching through databases for information on these topics- just lots
of details on the physiology of leaf abscission.
Thanks,
Max Taub
--
Daniel Taub
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biology
Southwestern University
P.O. Box 770
Georgetown TX 78627
(512) 863-1583
taubd@southwestern.edu
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 16:00:38 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Director of Development
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 14:55:50 -0400
From: Mark Powell <MPOWELL@MAILOCE.OCE.USDA.GOV>
Subject: SRA-ESA Invasive Species Risk Analysis Workshop
The US Department of Agriculture Office of Risk Assessment and Cost =
Benefit Analysis and New Mexico State University will convene a scientific =
workshop on risk analysis for invasive species October 21-23 in Las =
Cruces, NM. The meeting will be held as a joint workshop of the Society =
for Risk Analysis (SRA, Ecological Risk Assessment Specialty Group) and =
the Ecological Society of America (ESA, Theoretical Ecology Section). The =
focus will be on the application of theoretical ecology models and methods =
to risk analysis of invasive species (e.g., estimation of minimum viable =
population size, epidemic simulation modeling, population and community =
dynamics modeling, dispersion modeling). We hope to address invasive =
species that present potential hazards to plant, animal, and human health. =
This will not be a "policy-oriented" conference. The tentative list of =
invited speakers includes: Mark Anderson, New Mexico State University; =
Peter Kareiva, National Marine Fisheries Service; Lynn Maguire, Duke =
University; Michael Neubert, Woods Hole Institute; Kimberly With, Kansas =
State University; Bruce Hope, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality; =
Steve Bartell, Cadmus Group; Scott Ferson, Applied Biomathematics; Wayne =
Landis, Western Washington University; Alexi Sharov, Virginia Tech =
University; Ron Sequeira, US Department of Agriculture.
The deadline for workshop registration is September 14, 2001, and the =
registration fee is $50. Attendance will be limited to 75 persons on a =
first-come, first-served basis. A block of rooms will be reserved at the =
Las Cruces Hilton Hotel. The nearest major airport is in El Paso, TX. We =
should have a project website up shortly, which will be linked to the SRA =
(http://www.sra.org/events.htm) and ESA websites. For registration and =
other inquiries, contact: Merri Shelton, New Mexico State University =
Conference Services, email: confserv@ccsu.nmsu.edu.
*******************************
Mark Powell, Risk Scientist
USDA Office of Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis
1400 Independence Ave., SW, Rm. 5248 S. Ag.
Wash., DC 20250
tel: 202/720-9786
fax: 202/720-4240
email: mpowell@oce.usda.gov
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 22 Jun 2001 to 23 Jun 2001
There are 2 messages totalling 48 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. "Ecosystem Approach" in Building US Interstate Highways; How Much Land
o
they Cover?
2. Fw: Genetically modified canola becoming a weed
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Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:52:51 -0400
From: Ted Mosquin <mosquin@SUPERAJE.COM>
Subject: "Ecosystem Approach" in Building US Interstate Highways; How Much L
nd
do they Cover?
Dear All:
I am participating as a witness in some Tribunal hearing and the matter of
n
"ecosystem approach" to land use planning has come up. There is plenty of
material on the web and including that of the US Federal Highways Administra
ion
who claim to use the "ecosystem approach" in their planning, management and
construction the nation's Interstate Highway system.
Does anyone know where I can obtain a fairly good estimate of the total are
of
land and/or water that has been covered by the Interstate Highway system,
including the cloverleafs, ramps, and the center and side strips?? Is such
an
estimate and discussion available on the web, perhaps? Would appreciate
suggestions. Thanks.
Ted
--
Ted Mosquin, Ph.D. Box 279, Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 Canada
Tel: (613) 267-4899; Fax: (613) 264-8469
URL: <http://www.ecospherics.net> (literature on ecocentric/ecospheric
ethics)
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Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 23:12:04 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: Genetically modified canola becoming a weed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lepage & Fisher" <lepage-fisher@atreide.net>
Subject: Genetically modified canola becoming a weed
GENETICALLY MODIFIED WHEAT BECOMING A WEED
Western farmers are struggling with a new pest in their fields - a crop
that was supposed to make their lives easier.
FULL STORY: http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/view?/news/2001/06/21/gm_canola010621
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 8 Jun 2001 to 9 Jun 2001
There are 7 messages totalling 454 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Rangefinders and GPS
2. Fw: USGS News Release: USGS Finds Mixing Between California Spotted Ow
s
and Northern Spotted Owls
3. Internship Opportunity: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Mari
e
Invasion Lab - Latino Initiatives Fund
4. Job: Research Associate, U. M
5. Post-doc position
6. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
7. Variance Estimate
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 14:44:34 -0700
From: Jonathan Greenberg <greenberg@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: Rangefinders and GPS
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had success using a Leica Vector
Rangefinder with a Trimble Pro XRS system? We have both, but have yet to
figure out how to get them to talk to one another. Thanks for any help you
can give me!
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Jonathan Greenberg
Graduate Group in Ecology, U.C. Davis
http://www.anthro.ucdavis.edu/~greenberg
http://www.cstars.ucdavis.edu
AIM: jgrn307
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 09:26:00 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: USGS News Release: USGS Finds Mixing Between California Spotte
Owls and Northern Spotted Owls
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carolyn C Bell" <
Subject: USGS News Release: USGS Finds Mixing Between California Spotted
Owls and Northern Spotted Owls
NEWS Release
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
Release Date: June 6, 2001
Contact: Susan Haig 541-750-7482
Catherine Puckett 707-442-1329
USGS Finds Mixing Between California Spotted Owls and Northern Spotted
Owls
***Editors: A spotted owl photo can be downloaded from:
http://mam.er.usgs.gov/media/usgsactivities/owl.jpg caption:
Northern spotted owl, courtesy of Eric Forsman, U.S. Forest Service***
A newly released United States Geological Survey paper indicates that a
significant zone of genetic mixing is occurring between northern spotted
owls and California spotted owls, particularly in extreme northern
California and southern Oregon.
The findings, published in the June edition of the journal Conservation
Genetics, suggest there is relatively little genetic diversity
within the overall species relative to other bird species and that the
genetic diversity within local populations may suffer from
further population fragmentation.
"In the study, we used molecular markers to look at the population
structure within and among populations of all three
subspecies of the spotted owl," said Susan Haig, a conservation genetics
specialist with the U.S. Geological Survey's Forest
and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Corvallis, Ore. "Our results
suggest that California spotted owls, which are not
listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, appear to be dispersing
into what researchers have considered the southern
range of northern spotted owls, which are listed under ESA as
threatened."
Haig co-authored the paper, "Geographic Variation and Genetic Structure
in Spotted Owls" with Thomas D. Mullins and R.
Steven Wagner, also of the USGS science center in Corvallis, Ore.; and
Eric D. Forsman, with the USDA Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Forest Experiment Station in Corvallis.
Spotted owls are mostly non-migratory, long-lived, socially monogamous
birds whose populations have become less viable
because of their occupation of late successional forests in western
North America. The three subspecies studied include the
California, northern, and Mexican spotted owls. Northern and Mexican
spotted owls are listed as Threatened under the U.S.
Endangered Species Act and California spotted owls are not.
Haig says this study indicates that northern spotted owls are not found
in the range of California spotted owls, but that
California spotted owls are found in northern spotted owl habitat. The
California owls have been found at least as far north as
Central Oregon in the Cascades and the Coast ranges. The mixing extends
to Humboldt County in extreme northern California.
The team did not find evidence for genetic mixing between either
California or northern spotted owl subspecies and the
Mexican spotted owl subspecies.
"These data, along with other information, such as population estimates
and assessment of habitat fragmentation, can be used to assess the
status and recovery efforts for spotted owls," she says. Haig and her
colleagues are now completing additional
analyses of genetic differences among the three subspecies.
The USGS serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information
to: describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of
life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological,
energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our
quality of life.
* * * USGS * * *
This press release and in-depth information about USGS programs may be
found on the USGS home page:
http://www.usgs.gov. To receive the latest USGS news releases
automatically
by email, send a request to
listproc@listserver.usgs.gov. Specify the listserver(s) of interest from
the following names: water-pr: geologic-hazards-pr;
biological-pr; mapping-pr; products-pr; lecture-pr. In the body of the
message write: subscribe (name of listserver) (your
name). Example: subscribe water-pr joe smith.
Carolyn Bell
Public Affairs Specialist
U.S. Geological Survey
Mail Stop 119 National Center
Reston, VA 20192
Phone: 703-648-4463
Fax: 703-648-4466
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 18:37:05 -0400
From: Laura Rodriguez <rodriguez@SERC.SI.EDU>
Subject: Internship Opportunity: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center,
Marine Invasion Lab - Latino Initiatives Fund
Internship Opportunity: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Marine
Invasion Lab - Latino Initiatives Fund
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center s (SERC) Marine Invasion
Ecology Laboratory has funding for one summer intern through its Latino
Initiatives Program. The position is open to Latino undergraduates and
recent graduates who have US Citizenship.
Internship Focus: Marine Invasion Ecology
Location: SERC (Edgewater, MD) or Romberg Tiburon Center (San Francisco Bay,
CA)
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino ethnicity AND have US Citizenship.
Stipend: $300/week
Fill Date: ASAP
See descriptions below for more information on SERC s Internship Program and
the research being conducted at the Marine Invasion Ecology Lab at SERC.
Interested applicants should contact Laura Rodriguez via e-mail
(Rodriguez@serc.si.edu) or phone (443-482-2427). Applicants should also fill
out the Intern Application form:
http://www.serc.si.edu/internship/howtoapply.htm . (Please do not contact
Kim Sproat, Fellowship Coordinator, as indicated on the application).
Any other questions regarding this Internship should be directed to:
Laura Rodriguez
Marine Invasion Research Laboratory
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
P.O. Box 28 / 647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD 21037
(443) 482-2427
Rodriguez@serc.si.edu
http://invasions.si.edu
_________________________________
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center s Internship Program offers
undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain
hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education.
This program allows students to work on specific projects under the
direction of the SERC professional staff and is tailored to provide the
maximum educational benefit to each participant. Selected candidates will
receive a stipend of $300.00 per week. Complete information on the
Internship Program is available at:
http://www.serc.si.edu/internship/internhome.htm
The Invasions Ecology Research Laboratory at SERC measures patterns of
nonindigenous species transfer, invasion, and impact; tests specific and
general mechanisms that underlie these patterns; and assesses the efficacy
of management strategies to limit the spread and impact of nonindigenous
species. Although our research is focused on nonindigenous species
invasions, we are also interested in the unique opportunities that invasions
offer to understand fundamental processes in population, community, and
evolutionary ecology (e.g., patterns of dispersal, dynamics and genetics of
small populations, ecological and evolutionary responses of invading and
resident populations to species interactions, effects of species insertions
on community structure). A large component of our research on transfer
examines the volume, content, dynamics, and management of ballast water.
Research sites are located on both the East and West Coasts of the U.S.
Responsibilities for this project include extensive field and lab work,
working on boats, and using microscopes. Interns will be expected to design
and complete an independent research project related to this research
program. Those interns local to SERC will also be required to prepare an
informal seminar. A complete description of Invasion Research Projects is
available at http://invasions.si.edu
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:44:32 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Research Associate, U. M
Job Announcement:
Research Associate
University of Maine
Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences
The University of Maine recently received funding from the US
Department of Energy to conduct a field study on the carbon
sequestration consequences of shelterwood cuts in a typical
northeastern commercial forest. The experiment will be conducted near
Howland, Maine in parallel with two other carbon cycle projects at
this site.
The successful candidate will be involved with several aspects of
this project, including:
* Primary responsibility for establishing plots for measuring tree
biomass, dead wood, and various plant and soil attributes
* Interfacing with logging contractors to collect forest harvest data
* Working as part of a team to maintain various field instruments and
ensure continuous data acquisition, including soil respiration and
meteorological measurements associated with the eddy flux measurement
system
* Data reduction, analysis, and synthesis
A B.S. or M.S. Degree in Biological or Physical Sciences,
Engineering, or demonstrated relevant work experience is required.
Candidates must have a broad working knowledge of computers and a
range of software applications. Periodic travel to the field site
(normally requiring a driver's license), sometimes in adverse weather
conditions, will be required at least on a weekly basis. Field
activities include the need to carrying heavy gear. A physical
examination will be required. The ability to work at height on forest
towers is desirable. The ability to work independently, as well as
in close collaboration as a member of a team is required.
This is a regular, full-time professional appointment. Salary range:
$25,000 to $30,000. This position is available immediately and the
initial appointment is for 1 year. Renewal is contingent upon receipt
of external funding and performance. To apply submit a cover letter,
resume, college transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr.
Stewart M. Goltz, Department of Plant, Soil & Environmental Sciences,
5722 Deering Hall, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5722
(email: goltz@maine.edu )
Review of applications will begin July 15, 2001
The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 10:04:03 -0500
From: Detenbeck.Naomi@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV
Subject: Post-doc position
Statistician/environmental scientist post-doc position to conduct research
in support of watershed-scale studies on freshwater stream, river, lake,
and wetland ecosystems to develop efficient monitoring strategies for
development of state 305b and 303d listings, and prioritization of TMDL
(total maximum daily load) and watershed restoration activities. US EPA
Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Duluth MN. For full listing of research
opportunity, see http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs/med.html#med0126. For
further application instructions, see http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs/ .
To apply, a curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation from a senior
research advisor or other comparable official, letter indicating research
interest and preferred geographical location(s) should be sent to: Ms.
Karen Dean, ATTN: Post-doc Recruitment, US EPA, NHEERL (MD-85), Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711 by June 29.
Naomi E. Detenbeck, Ph.D.
Branch Chief
Watershed Diagnostics Research Branch
US EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, MN 55804
(218)-529-5204
Fax: (218)-529-5003
detenbeck.naomi@epa.gov
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 16:00:17 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 17:53:41 -0400
From: Brian Gray <brgray@INLET.GEOL.SC.EDU>
Subject: Re: Variance Estimate
I wonder whether you should consider temporal autocorrelation in your varian
e
estimates. Under the assumption that the outcomes of repeated samples are
correlated (positively, I assume), you won't have 1440 independent samples.
Ignoring temporal correlation may lead to substantially biased variance
estimates. Brian
Toshihide Hamazaki wrote:
> Population variance estimate is statistical as well as philosophical.
am
> debating with my colleagues how to estimate variance of salmon run for
> entire season, and I appreciate your inputs.
>
> Here is the situation.
> We estimate total salmon run by counting the number of salmons passing
> through an observation site. We count the number of salmons every hour
for
> 30 minutes, from beginning of the season (say, day 1, 12:00 a.m.) till
he
> end of the season (say day 60, 11:59 p.m.). This produces number of sa
ples
> n = 24x60 = 1440.
> We consider this sampling as systematic sampling method.
>
> Total number of salmon run for entire season is estimated as 2x(the num
er
> of salmons counted entire season).
> However, for estimation of variance, there are two thoughts.
>
> 1. Consider this sampling as one big entire season sampling event.
> In this case, variance of entire season is estimated as such.
>
> 2. Consider this sampling as collection of daily sampling events.
> In this case, variance of entire season is estimated as sum the daily
> variance estimate.
>
> Now, the case 1 would produce smaller variance estimate because varianc
is
> estimated with samples of 1440, while the case 2 would produce larger
> variance estimate because each daily variance is estimated with samples
of
> 24.
>
> Personally, I am more inclined to take the case 1 instead of 2 because
see
> salmon run is a big whole season event, but some disagree.
> I appreciate your input.
>
>
> Toshihide Hamazaki / Hamachan
>
> Alaska Department of Fish & Game
> Commercial Fisheries Division
> 333 Raspberry Rd.
> Anchorage Alaska 99518
> Ph: 907-267-2158
> Fax: 907-267-2442
> e-mail: toshihide_hamazaki@fishgame.state.ak.us
--
******************************************************
Brian Gray
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
phone (803) 777-1765; fax (803) 777-8769; email brgray@sc.edu
******************************************************
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 14 Jun 2001 to 15 Jun 2001
There are 11 messages totalling 521 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Availability of Twinspan
2. Job: wetland technician, MI
3. list of the Endangered and vulnerable beetles
4. Polygamo-trioecious??
5. Thankyou For Twinspan Responses
6. Fw: US Senate Passes Antievolution Resolution
7. Registration Open: 2nd International Nitrogen Conference
8. EArth on the Edge (Moyers Report)
9. Alternative URL
10. Research Associate in Grassland Ecology
11. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
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Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 20:32:12 -0600
From: "Theodore M. Smith" <tedsmith@DIMENSIONAL.COM>
Subject: Re: Availability of Twinspan
Try http://www.ecocam.com/software/twinsp-e.html for leads to twinspan
related packages and explanations.
Ted Smith
Denver
Grant Gerrish wrote:
>
> Could someone please tell me how to get a copy of Twinspan?
>
> Aloha,
> gg
>
> Grant Gerrish
> Natural Sciences Division
> University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 08:09:25 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: wetland technician, MI
The Berrein County Drain Commission is seeking a Watershed Technician (2001
Sampling Season) for evaluating water resources and locating pollution
problem sites through field evaluations within the Galien River Watershed.
Field testing and water quality monitoring will be required. Agricultural
or environmental experience preferred, but not required. Salary is
negotiable, depending on experience. Applications maybe be requested from
Anne Hendrix at 616-983-7111, xt. 8261 or by Email at
ahendrix@berriencounty.org.
Ann St. Amand, Ph.D.
President
PhycoTech, Inc.
620 Broad Street, Suite 100
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 USA
(voice) 1-616-983-3654
(fax) 1-616-983-3653 or 1-866-728-5579
mailto:astamand@phycotech.com
http://www.phycotech.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 22:36:41 +1000
From: "Vr. Richard Bejsak-Colloredo-Mansfeld" <ricardo@ANS.COM.AU>
Subject: list of the Endangered and vulnerable beetles
Dear colleagues,
I have created new page on bottom of the www.coleoptera.org section <FAQ
Frequently ask questions> called Conservation of beetles.
There I have started a list of Vulnerable, Endangered and Critically
Endangered beetles.
please be so kind and send to me comment or addenda for this section..
Thank you very much
Keep care and be of good cheer.
Regards
(name) Vratislav Richard Eugene Maria John Baptist
(surname) of Bejsak (Bayshark)-Colloredo-Mansfeld
website: http://www.coleoptera.org
listserver: coleoptera on www.egroup.com/group/coleoptera/info.html
Coleoptera - Australia, Tenebrionidae of World
(incl. Lagriinae, Alleculinae)
University of Sydney
The Wentworth Bldg., Box 62
NSW 2006
AUSTRALIA
phone : +61 414 540 465
email: vratislav@bigfoot.com
ricardo@ans.com.au
(before Ricardo@compuserve.com
and ricardo@login.cz )
Only after the last tree has been cut down,
only after the last river has been poisoned,
only after the last fish has been caught,
only then will you find that money can not be eaten.'
CREE INDIAN PROPHECY.
Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:10:00 -0500
From: "Mark E. Kubiske" <mkubiske@CFR.MSSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Polygamo-trioecious??
In reference to plant reproductive biology, has anyone every heard of
"polygamo-trioecious"? This apparently applies to a species of Ceretonia.
Thanks.
--
Mark E. Kubiske
Associate Professor
Forestry Department
Box 9681
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: 662-325-3550
Fax: 662-325-8726
mkubiske@cfr.msstate.edu
==========
As of July 1, 2001, my address will be:
Research Plant Physiologist
USDA Forest Service, North Central Station
Forestry Sciences Laboratory
5985 Hwy K
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: 715-362-1108
Fax: 715-362-1166
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 08:42:31 -1000
From: Grant Gerrish <grant@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Thankyou For Twinspan Responses
Colleagues,
Thankyou for the numerous responses. Several mentioned a
user-friendly version of Twinspan within the PC-Ord package. Someone said
that Twinspan and Decorana could also be downloaded free.
gg
Grant Gerrish
Natural Sciences Division
University of Hawaii at Hilo
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:37:21 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: US Senate Passes Antievolution Resolution
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan felps" <edrioasteroid@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 8:16 PM
Subject: US Senate Passes Antievolution Resolution
See the National Center for Science Education - http://www.ncseweb.org
for
updates. Innocuous, yes, but this shows how much influence the
creationists
have over science education.
Sincerely,
Dan Phelps
http://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/KPS/
Senate Passes Antievolution Resolution
by NCSE Staff
On June 13, 2001, the US Senate voted a "sense of the senate"
resolution
to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, S1, currently under
consideration. The resolution (Amendment #358)read,
"It is the sense of the Senate that (1) good science education
should
prepare students to distinguish the data or testable theories of science
from philosophical or religious claims that are made in the name of
science;
and
(2)where biological evolution is taught, the curriculum should help
students to understand why the subject generates so much continuing
controversy, and should prepare the students to be informed participants
in
public discussions regarding the subject."
The amendment was made by Senator Santorum of Pennsylvania.
Although the resolution appears innocuous, it is telling that only
evolution is singled out from all possible controversial issues. If the
goal
of the resolution were to encourage discussion of the social dimensions
of
scientific issues, or critical thinking, or some other secular purpose,
the
resolution would have read,
"when controversial issues are taught, the curriculum should help
students to understand why the subjects generate so much continuing
controversy, and should prepare the students to be informed participants
in
public discussions regarding the subjects."
The fact that evolution is singled out from all controversial issues
belies the bill's origin. It is doubtless no accident that Senator
Santorum
cited Intelligent Design proponent David DeWolf in presenting his
resolution.
_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:54:45 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Registration Open: 2nd International Nitrogen Conference
* * * Please Circulate * * *
N2001 - THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL NITROGEN CONFERENCE
The sponsors and organizers of The Second International Nitrogen
Conference invite your participation in an exciting and timely meeting.
Conference Theme: Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and
Energy Production and Environmental Protection
Place: Bolger Conference Center, Potomac, Maryland (near Washington DC)
Dates: October 14-18, 2001
Registration: Deadlines: Early Bird July 5 / Regular August 31
Website: http://esa.sdsc.edu/n2001
N2001 will bring together a diverse array of international scientists,
policymakers, and nitrogen producers and users for:
* A timely look at current understanding of nitrogen science and policy.
* An opportunity to identify ways to meet humanity's increasing
demand for food, feed and fiber production, energy, and transportation,
while minimizing environmental problems brought about by increased
circulation of biologically active N compounds.
The conference program will include plenaries, concurrent sessions,
posters, and roundtable discussions organized around the daily
conference themes:
* Nitrogen Production and Movement
* Nitrogen Around the World and its Effects
* Innovation with Nitrogen
* Probable, Possible, and Preferable Futures
Plenary speakers and topics include:
Dr. Michael Bradley, M.J. Bradley and Associates, USA
"More Energy Less Nitrogen"
Dr. Ken Cassman, University of Nebraska, USA
"Ecosystems, Economics and Nitrogen Control"
Prof. Congbin Fu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
"Nitrogen and Asia"
Paul Fixen, Potash and Phosphate Institute, USA
"Nitrogen and Fertilizer"
Prof. ir. N.D. van Egmond, National Institute of Public
Health and the Environment, The Netherlands
"The European Nitrogen Story"
Dr. James Galloway, University of Virginia, USA
"Nitrogen and the World"
Mr. Jeffrey Homstead, EPA, USA (invited)
"Power Generation and Transportation"
Dr. Robert Howarth, Environmental Defense, USA
"The North American Nitrogen Story"
Dr. Pam Matson, Stanford University, USA
"Nitrogen and Terrestrial Ecosystems"
Dr. Jerry Melillo, The Ecosystems Center, Woods Hole, USA
"Public Policy and Nitrogen"
Dr. William Moomaw, Tufts University, USA
"Nitrogen and Energy"
Dr. Oene Oenema, Alterra Green World Research, The Netherlands
"Nutrient Management"
Dr. Jonathan Patz, Johns Hopkins University, USA
"Nitrogen and Human Health"
Dr. Nancy Rabalais, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, USA
"Nitrogen and Aquatic Ecosystems"
Dr. Rabindra Roy, FAO, Italy
"More Food with Less Mineral Nitrogen"
Dr. Vaclav Smil, University of Manitoba, Canada
"Nitrogen and Food"
Dr. Henry Tyrell, US Department of Agriculture, USA
"Nitrogen and Animals"
Dr. Peter Vitousek, Stanford, USA
"Nitrogen and Nature"
Sponsors:
Conference sponsors so far include the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Ministry of Environment in The Netherlands,
The National Science Foundation (U.S.), U.S. Geological Survey,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Energy,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (U.S.), The
Electric Power Research Institute, The Fertilizer Institute, and
National Pork Producers Council. Participating organizations
and societies include the Ecological Society of America, American
Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil
Science Society of America.
The preliminary program and registration information can be found
on the N2001 web site http://esa.sdsc.edu/n2001
For questions or further information please contact:
Rhonda Kranz
N2001
Ecological Society of America
1707 H. Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
Email: n2001@esa.org
Phone: 202 833-8773 ext 212
Fax: 202 833-8775
http://esa.sdsc.edu/n2001
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 18:23:33 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: EArth on the Edge (Moyers Report)
===============================================================
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
JUNE 13, 2001
===============================================================
As League of Conservation Voters members are always up-to-the-minute on
current environmental affairs, we thought you would want to mark your
calendars for PBS's latest "Bill Moyers Report: Earth on Edge"
premiering
on Tuesday, June, 19 2001 at 8 pm EST. The report features interviews,
real life stories and the newest environmental facts and figures about
human impact on the Earth. Journalist Bill Moyers will globetrot from
countries such as Brazil, Mongolia and the U.S. speaking with scientists
and citizens to discuss Earth's capacity to sustain life. The program
will also offer valuable discussion about what we can do as citizens to
ensure our planet's long-term health.
"Earth on Edge" will air in conjunction with the launch of the
Millennium
Ecosystem Assessment study featured in the "World Resources 2000-2001:
People and Ecosystems: The Fraying Web of Life" report. The report
underscores the program's timeliness and significance by illuminating
jaw
dropping statistics such as: half the world's wetlands have been lost in
one century, half the world's forests have been chopped down and 70
percent of the world's wetlands have been depleted. For further
information about "Bill Moyers Report: Earth on Edge" and the Millennium
Ecosystem Assessment, log onto www.pbs.org/earthonedge.
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 14:52:58 -0700
From: Paul Johnson <p.johnson@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject: Alternative URL
About a month ago I sent out an e-mail message containing an URL. Since then
I have received quite a few messages saying either they could not access the
web-page or saw a blank page. I am not sure why (although the system server
was down for a while). Anyhow for those interested here is my new
alternative URL (and new alternative e-mail address). Thanks. Sincerely,
Paul Johnson
http://www.biostatsoftware.com
e-mail: pjohnson@biostatsoftware.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:17:32 +0100
From: "J. Hall Cushman" <cushman@SONOMA.EDU>
Subject: Research Associate in Grassland Ecology
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN GRASSLAND ECOLOGY
A full-time research position in grassland ecology and conservation
biology is available in the Department of Biology at Sonoma State
University. The successful candidate will assist with ecological
research that examines the influence of feral pig disturbances on
grassland communities along the coast of northern California. These
non-native mammals have invaded vast areas of California yet very
little is known about how they affect natural landscapes. Funded by
the California Department of Fish and Game, this project uses field
experiments to assess the impact of these invasive mammals on soil
characteristics and patterns of plant species richness and diversity.
The successful candidate will 1) maintain existing field experiments,
2) work closely with faculty, graduate students and undergraduates to
collect, manage and analyze data, 3) summarize results in written and
oral form, 4) manage an active research laboratory (order supplies,
process expense claims, manage project budgets, etc.), and 5) liaise
with university and agency administrators.
A bachelors degree in biology is required, and preference will be
given to applicants who have a strong background in plant ecology and
field research. The successful applicant must have 1) the ability to
work effectively and independently within a collaborative research
environment, 2) basic knowledge of computer operations (and
familiarity with Macintosh OS), 3) strong written and oral
communication skills, 4) knowledge or willingness to learn about soil
analyses, statistics, computer programs and various research
techniques, and 5) ability to work intensively in the field for
extended periods.
This position is for one year, with an option for a two year,
depending on performance and budgetary considerations. The salary
range for this position is $27,000-31,068/year, with placement within
the range based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include
health, dental, and vision care.
To be considered for this position, please include a completed
application form, a cover letter detailing your experience and
background, a current resume, and the names and addresses (including
email) of three references familiar with your background in biology
and research. When preparing an application, please consult the
formal posting for this position, which can be found at
www.sonoma.edu/HS/jobopps.html.
Review of applications will start July 9, 2001 and continue until
position is filled. The desired start date is August 20, 2001.
If interested in further details on the position, please contact Dr.
Hall Cushman (cushman@sonoma.edu).
___________________________________________________________
J. Hall Cushman, Associate Professor
Department of Biology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Office: 707/664-2142
Labs: 664-2512, -3048
Fax: 664-3012
Email: cushman@sonoma.edu
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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 16:00:10 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Biologist
Company: Saltwater Inc.
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4000
Title: Information & Education Specialist
Company: The International Ecotourism Society
Location: Burlington, Vermont
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3999
Title: Web Producer
Company: CSR Europe
Location: Brussels, Belgium
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=3998
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 15 Jun 2001 to 17 Jun 2001
There are 3 messages totalling 302 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Fw: [ee-internet] EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...)
2. ZOOGEOGRAPHY
3. Research Fellow/Postdoc Plant Physiological Ecology
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 21:01:27 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: [ee-internet] EE Job Seekers (or Friends of...)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Katharine N. Wang" <...)
The updated list below contains job opportunities posted on EE-Link
(http://eelink.net) between 6/1/01 and 6/15/01. This list will be
generated twice a month and reposted.
The list represents only the newest job postings on EE-Link and
summarizes
position offered, hiring organization, location of job, and application
deadline (if supplied). For detailed information and a complete listing,
go to the EE-link job posting page (jobs can be sorted by state or
region to
make searching easier):
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi
Job Postings added to EE-Link since June 1, 2001
Program Director
Moran Outdoor School
Washington State Parks
Olga, WA
Deadline: 7-30-2001
Environmental Education Internship
Moran Outdoor School
Olga, WA
Deadline: 3-31-2002
Director of Education
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Easton, MD
Deadline: 7-1-2001
Naturalist/Field Teacher
Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School
Boulder Creek, CA
Posted: 5-31-2001
Educator - Household Hazardous Waste & Natural Gardening
Northwest Service Academy
Portland, OR
Posted: 5-31-2001
World Wildlife Fund Internship
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
Deadline: 6-22-2001
Assistant/Associate Professor
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Ann Arbor, MI
Deadline: 4-1-2002
Ecology Education Fellow
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Millbrook, NY
Deadline: 7-1-2001
Summer Day Camp Naturalists & Counselors
Westmoor Park
West Hartford, CT
Deadline: 6-19-2001
Education Coordinator
Conservation International
Washington, DC
Deadline: 8-30-2001
Education and Outreach Intern
Conservation International
Washington, DC
Deadline: 8-30-2001
Conservation & Education Internship
Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom
Orlando, FL
Posted: 6-5-2001
Conservation Education Internship Marine Biology
Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom
Orlando, FL
Posted: 6-5-2001
Animal Presenter Internship
Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom
Orlando, FL
Posted: 6-5-2001
Education and Outreach Intern
The Nature Conservancy
Mosca, CO
Deadline: 6-29-2001
Executive Director
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Amherst, MA
Deadline: 7-31-2001
Environmental Outdoor Education Intern
Camp Courage
Maple Lake, MN
Posted: 6-8-2001
Anan Wildlife Observatory Supervisor
U.S. Forest Service
Wrangell, AK
Deadline: 6-25-2001
Director of Camping Services
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Lincoln, MA
Ringe, NH
Posted: 6-7-2001
Habitat Stewards Internship
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
Posted: 6-7-2001
Manager, Mountsberg Wildlife Centre & Conservation Area
Conservation Halton
Ontario, Canada
Deadline: 6-27-2001
Director of Education & Outreach
Yosemite National Institute
Sausalito, CA
Deadline: 7-10-2001
Environmental Education Instructors (11+)
Appalachian Mountain Club
Pinkham Notch, NH
Posted: 6-12-2001
Outdoor Educator
Chingachgook YMCA Outdoor Center
Pilot Knob, NY
Deadline: 8-1-2001
Experiential Educator
Joy Outdoor Education Center
Clarksville, OH
Deadline: 12-15-2001
AmeriCorps Member (Full-time)
Catskill Outdoor Education Corps
Delhi, NY
Deadline: 8-15-2001
Science Education Specialist
Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont
Townsend, TN
Deadline: 6-30-2001
Education Specialist
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Monterey, CA
Posted: 6-14-2001
Instructor/Counselor
Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center
Dowling, MI
Deadline: 7-15-2001
Intern
Sequatchie Valley Institute
Whitwell, TN
Posted: 6-15-2001
Executive Director
Connecticut RiverFest, Inc.
White River Junction, VT
Posted: 6-15-2001
Student Teacher Internship
Sundance Mountain School
Sundance, UT
Posted: 6-15-2001
Elementary Education Teacher
Sundance Mountain School
Sundance, UT
Deadline: 6-22-2001
Environmental Educator - Audubon Expedition Instructor
Belfast, ME
Deadline: 8-30-2001
Lecturer
University of Ulster
Londonderry, UK
Posted: 6-15-2001
Detailed information for each of these positions is posted at the
EE-link
job posting page:
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/view_jobs.cgi
Visit http://eelink.net/ for your EE Needs.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:26:36 +1000
From: "Vr. Richard Bejsak-Colloredo-Mansfeld" <ricardo@ANS.COM.AU>
Subject: ZOOGEOGRAPHY
Dear colleagues,
I have created new section <Zoogeography regions> in www.coleoptera.or
on
the bottom of the main/index page.
Is there any expert who can help me to tune up this page?
Any comment will be deeeply appreciated.
Keep care and be of good cheer.
Regards
(name) Vratislav Richard Eugene Maria John Baptist
(surname) of Bejsak (Bayshark)-Colloredo-Mansfeld
website: http://www.coleoptera.org
listserver: coleoptera on www.egroup.com/group/coleoptera/info.html
Coleoptera - Australia, Tenebrionidae of World
(incl. Lagriinae, Alleculinae)
University of Sydney
The Wentworth Bldg., Box 62
NSW 2006
AUSTRALIA
phone : +61 414 540 465
email: vratislav@bigfoot.com
ricardo@ans.com.au
(before Ricardo@compuserve.com
and ricardo@login.cz )
Only after the last tree has been cut down,
only after the last river has been poisoned,
only after the last fish has been caught,
only then will you find that money can not be eaten.'
CREE INDIAN PROPHECY.
Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 21:06:39 -0500
From: Eileen Carey <ecarey@FORESTRY.UMN.EDU>
Subject: Research Fellow/Postdoc Plant Physiological Ecology
Research Fellow or Postdoctoral Research position available in the
Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota to study
carbon sequestration potential of old-growth forests in the Lake States.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the collection and analysis
of carbon dioxide and water vapor flux data (including photosynthesis, soil
and plant respiration, xylem sap flow) and for the supervision of 2-4
assistants in the field. Willingness to travel to field site located
approximately 6 hours from the Twin Cites for extended periods throughout
the year is required. The position is currently funded for 1.5 years with
the possibility of 1-year extension (contingent upon funding). Starting
Date: July/August 2001
Required experience: Prior research experience with measurements and
instrumentation used in ecophysiology applications including gas-exchange
measurements and plant water relations. Valid driver s license required.
Salary: $ 28-34,000 per year plus health and dental benefits.
Please send letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information of
3 references to:
Eileen Carey
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
115 Green Hall
1530 Cleveland Avenue N.
St. Paul, MN 55117
Phone: 612-624-7249 Fax: 612-625-5212
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 17 Jun 2001 to 18 Jun 2001
There are 12 messages totalling 671 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Summary for water level recorders
2. Muddy Waters - Letting The Gulf Of Mexico Breathe Again
3. climate change courses (3)
4. Eco-Beach Resorts
5. job posting
6. Job Posting
7. Download Twinspan (fwd)
8. Get Twinspan (fwd)
9. Research assistant - Elk
10. Biometrician Job
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:38:28 +0300
From: Jocelyn Martel <jocmar@UTU.FI>
Subject: Summary for water level recorders
Dear all,
First, I would like to thank everybody for their suggestions to solve
our problems related to water level recording in standpipe
piezometers. Our questions concerned the following 2 points:
1) the presence of high amounts of clay in water, which may clog
some measuring devices
2) iron-rich soils, which may affect the reliability of capacitance-
based devices
Here is a summary of solutions proposed by subscribers to both
Ecolog-l and Hydrology forum mailing lists:
'The ultrasonic sensors don't appear to be affected by the chemical
content of the water.'
Robert Shreeve, Maryland State Highway Administration.
'You could measure the water level using a flow recorder.'
Bill Woessner, Department of Geology, University of Montana
'You might want to consider using the old method of a float and
weight attached to a stripchart recorder, hole-punch recorder, or
data logger.'
Robert Meyers, Department of Defense
'I would use "pressure sensor devices". Theses devices works even
if it covered with silt or mud.'
Mohammed Ismail, Sydney South Cost Region,
Department of Land & Water Conservation (Australia)
'You can build your own water level sensors that can be connected
to a Campbell Data Logger (I did this for my dissertation). Check
out Wetland Ecology and Management 5:121-129 1997 for an
article on how to build the sensor for about $60 each (compared to
$500-$600 each for commercial sensors).'
Bob Keeland, USGS, National Wetlands Research Center
Here is our choice:
We will probably use pressure sensors in a fully sealed, stainless
steel housing, which makes the measuring device insensitive to
moisture or external electrical influences (Faraday cage). To
compensate for barometric pressure, we also need a device that will
measure atmospheric pressure. Several companies make these
devices and one of them is Van Essen Instruments:
http://www.vanessen.com
Jocelyn Martel
Section of Ecology
Department of Biology
University of Turku
FIN-20014 TURKU
Finland
Phone: +358 2 3336084
Fax: +358 2 3336550
Email: jocmar@utu.fi
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:00:14 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Muddy Waters - Letting The Gulf Of Mexico Breathe Again
http://www.osu.edu/researchnews/archive/moreacre.htm MUDDY WATERS:
LETTING THE GULF OF MEXICO BREATHE AGAIN
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Saving the Gulf of Mexico from polluted runoff is
possible, but it means creating or restoring at least 5 to 13 million
acres of wetlands in the Midwest and the lower Mississippi River basin,
according to a new report by environmental researchers.
Led by William Mitsch, a professor of natural resources and
environmental science at Ohio State University, the scientists also
recommend creating or restoring 19 to 48 million acres of streamside
forest areas.
Together, that's at least enough created and restored wetland and
forested area to fill all of West Virginia. The report appears in the
May issue of the journal Bioscience.
It's estimated that the American Midwest has lost about 80 percent of
its wetlands in the last two centuries, compared to a 50 percent
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"Together, we need at least enough newly created and restored wetlands
and forested area to fill an area equal to all of West Virginia."
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loss in the contiguous United States. Wetlands create buffers between
agricultural lands and streams and rivers. They also reduce the level of
chemicals - agricultural and otherwise - that wash into waterways.
Under current conservation programs, about 577,000 acres of wetlands
have already been created or restored. About 10 to 25
times more wetlands are needed to cause a significant reduction of
nitrogen levels in the Gulf, said Mitsch.
"There are countless federal programs to help support wetland
restoration and creation," he said. "And that may help solve half of the
problem. It could cost anywhere between $300 to $2,000 per acre to
restore and create wetland areas in the Midwest; it's less expensive to
create a wetland in an area that used to be a wetland."
In comparison, Mitsch said efforts to restore the 1.4 million acre
Everglades National Park is costing taxpayers about $8 billion.
The Mississippi River feeds the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi
River basin includes 40 percent of the lower 48 states. Runoff from
watersheds in the basin eventually makes its way to the Gulf.
That runoff is full of nitrogen and other chemicals that algae thrive
on, experts say. Resulting algal blooms deplete the water of nearly all
dissolved oxygen, turning the Gulf each spring into what's been termed a
"dead zone." Dissolved oxygen levels dip below 2 parts per million, and
most aquatic species can't live in waters containing less than 2 ppm of
oxygen. Dissolved oxygen levels in the Gulf are normally about 5 to 10
ppm.
The "dead zone" typically begins in the spring, when planting and
fertilizing fields peaks. The accumulation of nitrogen and other
chemicals usually reaches a maximum in midsummer and disappears in the
fall, Mitsch said. While the size of the zone varies from year to year,
it has encompassed more than 7,000 square miles of the Gulf.
Mitsch co-authored the report with John Day, of Louisiana State
University; J. Wendell Gilliam, of North Carolina State University;
Peter Groffman, of The Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook,
N.Y.; Donald Hey, of the Wetland Initiative in Chicago; Gyles Randall,
of the University of Minnesota; and Naiming Wang, of the South Florida
Water Management District.
#
Contact: William Mitsch, 614-292-9774; Mitsch.1@osu.edu
Written by Holly Wagner, 614-292-8310; Wagner.235@osu.edu
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:19:33 -0400
From: Francisca Saavedra <saavedra@WAM.UMD.EDU>
Subject: climate change courses
Does anyone know if there are university programs that offer
courses on climate change. If they do, then name of the course and the
deparment that offers the course.
Also, are there any undergraduate/graduate program in the USA that offer
a major or a concentration on climate change biology.
Thanks!
Francisca Saavedra
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:59:05 -0400
From: "B. Mourad" <alyahmed@VT.EDU>
Subject: Eco-Beach Resorts
Dear members,
This is a study of hotels & beach resorts design and planning that is
being conducted at Virginia Tech. This study focuses primarily on the
potential for applying sustainable design principles to coastal tourism
development. The on-line survey is located at
http://www.geocities.com/bakr_mourad/VisitorsSurvey.htm
http://www.geocities.com/bakr_mourad
The results of this research will be useful to decision-makers as a
guide for improving the quality of existing and future resort projects.
All data gathered will remain confidential, and will only be used for
the research purposes. No individuals or projects will be identified by
name in reporting the results of this research.
I would be happy to answer any questions. You may contact me at (540)
961-7009 voice and (540) 231-3367 fax, or email me at alyahmed@vt.edu;
also, you may contact professor Patrick Miller at the Landscape
Architecture Dept. phone (540) 231 5506 and email pmiller@vt.edu
We greatly appreciate your prompt reply.
Sincerely,
Bakr M. A. Ahmed, Doctoral Candidate
211 W. Clay St. Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:22:43 -0700
From: Michael Loik <mloik@CATS.UCSC.EDU>
Subject: Re: climate change courses
Francisca,
I teach a class called "The Ecological Forecast for Global Warming" as a
general education class here at UC Santa Cruz. We start with the physics
and chemistry of the atmosphere, and explore paleoclimatology, paleobotany,
plant, animal, and ecosystem responses to climate change, then move on to
the effects of altered climate on water resources, agriculture, human
health, and the insurance industry. We finish up talking about
transportation and energy policy, including the Kyoto Protocol, and in
particular this past Fall, what went wrong with the negotiations at The Hagu
.
I used Houghton's "Global Warming: The Complete Briefing" (Cambridge), and
Gates "Climate Change and Its Biological Consequences" (Sinauer).
You can check out the web page for this past Fall's offering at
http://ic.ucsc.edu/~mloik/envs80b/.
Cheers,
Michael Loik
At 09:19 AM 6/18/01 -0400, you wrote:
>Does anyone know if there are university programs that offer
>courses on climate change. If they do, then name of the course and the
>deparment that offers the course.
>
>Also, are there any undergraduate/graduate program in the USA that offer
>a major or a concentration on climate change biology.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Francisca Saavedra
********************************************
Dr. Michael E. Loik
Department of Environmental Studies
University of California
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
voice 831-459-5785
fax 831 459-4015
www2.ucsc.edu/~mloik
********************************************
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:05:26 -0600
From: Andrew Hansen <hansen@MONTANA.EDU>
Subject: job posting
Dear ESA, Please post the following job ad on Ecolog-L. Thank you. Andy Ha
sen
Visiting Assistant Professor in Ecology. Half-time sabbatical replacement
for 2001-02 Academic Year (8/15/01 - 5/15/01). The teaching assignment will
include Biol 515 Landscape Ecology and Management in Fall Semester and two
sections of Biol 303 Principles of Ecology in Spring Semester. Position may
include advising of undergraduates. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in
ecology, landscape ecology or related field; and demonstrated expertise in
landscape ecology, quantitative approaches of spatial analysis, and/or
landscape management. Desired Qualifications: experience and demonstrated
competence in teaching large undergraduate classes and graduate classes;
knowledge of the ecology and resource management issues in the Northern
Rockies; interest in interacting with Faculty and Graduate students in
research in ecology. Salary: $16,000 - $20,000 for the academic year,
depending upon qualifications. Sent a letter summarizing background and
interests, resume, and the names and contact information for three
references to : Assistant Professor in Ecology, Ecology Department, 310
Lewis Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717,
sarahjones@montana.edu. Screening will begin July 17, 2001. ADA/AA/EO/Vet P
ef
Andrew Hansen
Associate Professor
Biology Department
Montana State University
Email: hansen@montana.edu
Telephone: 406 994-6046 Fax: 406 994-3190
Home Page: http://www.homepage.montana.edu/~hansen/hansen/lab/
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:42:07 -0500
From: Judy <jsalyard@NRRI.UMN.EDU>
Subject: Job Posting
COORDINATOR OR RESEARCH FELLOW
CENTER FOR WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, DULUTH
({ HYPERLINK "http://www.nrri.umn.edu" }www.nrri.umn.edu)
The Center for Water and the Environment, Natural
Resources Research Institute (NRRI) at the University of
Minnesota, Duluth seeks a full-time professional with
expertise in remote sensing, GIS, and natural resources. We
will be using Landsat-7 (ETM+), IKONOS, multi-band
airborne video and Radar Interferometry to develop
indicators of ecosystem health in the coastal zone of the
Great Lakes basin.
The candidate will use computer analysis of digital imagery
acquired from satellite and aircraft-borne remote sensors to
facilitate land cover mapping projects. Candidate will assist
with planning and managing projects using a variety of
digital data sets. The primary responsibilities include
producing a detailed classification of upland and wetland
cover types using remotely sensed data, and the
development of environmental condition indicators with
these classified data. Additional responsibilities will include
ground truth and other field data collection, image change
detection, INSAR DEM generation, air photo interpretation,
GIS data analysis, and publishing results in peer reviewed
journals.
Minimum Qualifications: BS degree (Coordinator) in Remote
Sensing, Natural Resources, Geography, Civil Engineering,
Physics, or Forestry. Must have strong written and oral
communication skills (in English); experience with ERDAS
IMAGINE software; experience with GIS software. Binocular
color vision is required. The qualified applicant will be a
self-motivated, conscientious individual who can work
independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work
cooperatively with project personnel is essential.
Desired Qualifications: MS degree (Research Fellow) in
Remote Sensing, Natural Resources, Geography, Civil
Engineering, Physics, or Forestry. Demonstrated experience
using remote sensing image analysis to address
environmental questions and problems. For example,
knowledge of remote sensing principles: change detection
and classification techniques, different space-borne sensors,
and DEM generation using Radar data Experience with ESRI
GIS software (ArcInfo, ArcView). Experience with Radar
Interferometry software (preferably ASF-STEP tools);
experience with multi-temporal image classification (e.g.,
change detection etc.); experienced in forest and wetland
classification using satellite and aircraft imagery; experience
with GPS use; experience with airborne videography; ability
to identify plant species important to cover type
classification; computer experience in working with and
archiving large image files.
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and the name,
address, and telephone number of at least three references.
Starting date is negotiable. Review of complete applications
will begin July 31, 2001 and will continue until the position
has been filled. Send Applications to: Pamela L. Wilson,
Associate to Director, Remote Sensing Search Committee,
Natural Resources Research Institute, 5013 Miller Trunk
Highway, Duluth, MN, 55811 or via email at
pwilson@nrri.umn.edu
In the cover letter, please address your qualifications with
respect to each minimum and desired skill. Please note that
we are unable to consider anyone who does not meet all of
the minimum qualifications.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator
and employer.
Judy Salyards
Natural Resources Research Institute
5013 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811
218-720-4229
218/720-4229
FAX: 218/720-4219
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:59:44 -0400
From: Kathleen Bergen <kbergen@UMICH.EDU>
Subject: Re: climate change courses
Francisca:
The University of Michigan has an established interdisciplinary global
change undergraduate program jointly hosted by the School of Natural Resourc
s
and Environment, College of LS&A, and Atmospheric/Oceanic/Space Sciences.
You can find a great deal of information on the UM Global Change Project
website: http://www.sprl.umich.edu/GCL/
Dr. Kathleen Bergen
School of Natural Resources
and Environment
University of Michigan
Dana Building 430 E. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1115
fax 734-936-2195
phone 734-615-8834
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:20:29 -1000
From: Grant Gerrish <grant@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Download Twinspan (fwd)
COLLEGUES,
PLEASE FORGIVE THE INCONVENIENCE OF THIS TWO MSG REPLY ABOUT THE
AVAILABILITY OF TWINSPAN. I AM USING A VERY CUMBERSOME E-MAIL PROGRAM AT
THE MOMENT.
Grant Gerrish
Natural Sciences Division
University of Hawaii at Hilo
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 06:39:35 -1000 (HST)
From: Grant Gerrish <grant@hawaii.edu>
To: yziv@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
Subject: Download Twinspan (fwd)
Grant Gerrish
Natural Sciences Division
University of Hawaii at Hilo
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 23:02:33 -1000
From: "Dring, Julian" <j.dring@lancaster.ac.uk>
To: 'Grant Gerrish' <grant@hawaii.edu>
Subject: RE: Availability of Twinspan
You can download a copy of Twinspan and Decorana from
http://cc.oulu.fi/~jarioksa/
Regards
Julian Dring
Unit of Vegetation Science
Lancaster University
Lancaster LA1 4YQ, UK
j.dring@lancaster.ac.uk
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant Gerrish [SMTP:grant@HAWAII.EDU]
> Sent: 14 June 2001 17:23
> To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
> Subject: Availability of Twinspan
>
> Could someone please tell me how to get a copy of Twinspan?
>
> Aloha,
> gg
>
> Grant Gerrish
> Natural Sciences Division
> University of Hawaii at Hilo
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:21:10 -1000
From: Grant Gerrish <grant@HAWAII.EDU>
Subject: Get Twinspan (fwd)
Grant Gerrish
Natural Sciences Division
University of Hawaii at Hilo
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 06:40:56 -1000 (HST)
From: Grant Gerrish <grant@hawaii.edu>
To: ebaugh@mediaone.net, yziv@bgumail.bgu.ac.il
Subject: Get Twinspan (fwd)
Grant Gerrish
Natural Sciences Division
University of Hawaii at Hilo
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 16:32:12 -1000
From: Theodore M. Smith <tedsmith@dimensional.com>
To: Grant Gerrish <grant@hawaii.edu>
Cc: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Subject: Re: Availability of Twinspan
Try http://www.ecocam.com/software/twinsp-e.html for leads to twinspan
related packages and explanations.
Ted Smith
Denver
Grant Gerrish wrote:
>
> Could someone please tell me how to get a copy of Twinspan?
>
> Aloha,
> gg
>
> Grant Gerrish
> Natural Sciences Division
> University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:43:56 -0400
From: Kim Cuddington <kcudding@UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU>
Subject: Research assistant - Elk
Research Assistant
The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Connecticut (supervisor Dr. Peter Turchin) is seeking a Research
Assistant I to conduct Web-based searches and literature searches in
the library; organize and maintain large quantities of data; and write
routine analytical reports on elk population growth and spread.
Minimum qualifications: BA/BS; familiarity with science and scientific
principles; working knowledge of PCs and Windows Operating System, as
well as a spreadsheet program, such as MS Excel. Desired
qualifications: previous experience in biology; knowledge of a
programming language; previous experience with computerized databases,
such as Access; organizational skills; and data-mining.
Application deadline June 22, 2001.
Please send resume with cover letter to: Dr. Kim Cuddington,
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of
Connecticut, 75 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3043, Storrs, CT
06269-3043. (Search # 01A388)
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:34:12 -0500
From: John Chick <chick@INHS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject: Biometrician Job
Position Announcement
Position: Biometrician at the level of Assistant Technical Scientist III
(1 position) with the Illinois Natural History Survey, full time, grant
funded. This is a one year position that may be extended an additional
year depending on grant funding.
Location: Stationed at the Illinois Natural History Survey's Great
Rivers Field Station in Brighton Illinois.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assisting the field station director with
univariate and multivariate statistical analysis of the Long Term
Resource Monitoring Program's (LTRMP) Out-of-Pool Data. The successful
candidate will also be responsible for creating and managing a database
for LTRMP long-term monitoring data. Other responsibilities include
assisting other field station and INHS personnel with analysis of
aquatic ecology data.
Qualifications: Position requires a Masters degree in statistics or a
Masters degree in ecology, fisheries, or related field, with emphasis on
statistical analysis and quantitative ecology. Must have at least one
year of experience analyzing ecological data for presentations,
technical reports, or peer reviewed publications. The successful
candidate will have at least one year of experience with statistical and
data management programs such as SAS, Access, D-base, Excel, etc.
Desired: Experience working with large data sets, particularly in the
fields of aquatic ecology and fisheries ecology.
Salary: $28,000 to $32,000 per year.
Benefits: Generous vacation, sick and personal leave, State University
Retirement System and State health, dental, and life insurance plans.
Availability: Immediately
Application: To ensure full consideration, all application materials
should be received by July 11, 2001. To apply send cover letter;
curriculum vitae or resume; copies (i.e., unofficial) of college
transcript(s), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email
addresses of three professional references to:
Sue Key, Human Resources Manager (PRF 880)
Illinois Natural History Survey
607 E. Peabody Drive
Champaign IL 61820
(217)244-7790
Questions regarding technical or scientific aspects of this position
should be referred to Dr. John Chick, Director Great Rivers Field
Station; (618)466-9690; chick@inhs.uiuc.edu.
--
John H. Chick, Ph.D.
Director
Great Rivers Field Station
Illinois Natural History Survey
8450 Montclair Ave.
Brighton, IL 62012
Phone: (618)466-9690
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/cae/staff/chick/chickindex.htm
--------------------------------------------
"Scientists say hydrogen is the basic building
block of the universe because it is the most
abundant element. I say stupidity is the basic
building block of the universe because it is
more abundant than hydrogen." Frank Zappa
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 18 Jun 2001 to 19 Jun 2001
There are 5 messages totalling 338 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Fw: NASA JOINS FEDERAL AGENCIES IN ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
2. EarthTrends database from WRI
3. VISTA Watershed Coord. position avaliable
4. Job posting
5. Job Announcement - Mo Dept Conservation, Temp. Wildl. Res. Assistant
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:29:27 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: NASA JOINS FEDERAL AGENCIES IN ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
----- Original Message -----
From: <NASANews@hq.nasa.gov>
To: <undisclosed-recipients:>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 10:50 AM
Subject: NASA JOINS FEDERAL AGENCIES IN ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
Odean Serrano
Headquarters, Washington, DC June 18, 2001
(Phone: 202/358-0230)
NOTE TO EDITORS: N01-38
NASA JOINS FEDERAL AGENCIES IN ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
NASA plans to join other federal agencies in a unique
network of organizations dedicated to providing research,
technical assistance and education to federal land
management, environmental and research agencies and their
potential partners.
The network of Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units, or
CESUs, creates and maintains cooperative efforts among
federal agencies and universities to share resources and
expertise. On June 19, NASA will become the tenth federal
agency to join this CESU Network.
The CESU Network also encourages professional development of
federal scientists and works to manage federal science
resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
Media representatives are invited to attend NASA's signing of
the Memorandum of Understanding at the American Association
for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), June 19, 4:45 p.m.
EDT.
The AAAS is located at 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington,
DC.
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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:12:43 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: EarthTrends database from WRI
Dear Friends,
Come explore EarthTrends!
Earthtrends: The Environmental Information Portal
(http://earthtrends.wri.org) is the World Resources Institute's new
interactive website. EarthTrends is intended to be the first place to go
for timely and accurate global environmental and sustainable development
information. You can also access EarthTrends through WRI's newly
re-designed website, http://www.wri.org/wri/.
Lack of access to information continues to impede the creation and
implementation of good public and corporate policy. EarthTrends was
developed to make relevant, high-quality information easily accessible and
free to all. EarthTrends contains something for policy-makers in
government and private industry, NGOs, educators, students, and the general
public.
EarthTrends offers five ways to explore the site: a searchable database,
maps, country profiles, text and graphics "features" pieces, and
pre-formatted datatables. You can use these five tools to access
information in ten topic areas: coastal and marine ecosystems; forests and
grasslands; water resources and freshwater systems; agriculture and food;
climate and atmosphere; population, health, and human well-being; economics
and business; energy; biodiversity and protected areas; and environmental
governance.
If you find EarthTrends interesting and useful, please tell your colleagues
and acquaintances about it. And, share with us ways you think we can make
the site more accessible and useful. Contact WRI by scrolling to the bottom
of any page within the site.
Thank you for your interest,
Jonathan Lash
President
World Resources Institute
EarthTrends is sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme, the
United Nations Environment Programme, the World Bank, the David and Lucile
Packard Foundation, the Ford Motor Company, and the V. Kann Rasmussen
Foundation.
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 10:13:57 -0700
From: Emily Clifton <emily_clifton@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: VISTA Watershed Coord. position avaliable
Position available:
VISTA volunteer with the Shavers Fork Coalition
Fulltime Watershed Coordinator Position
Starting date: July 9, 2001
12-month commitment
Stipend: $8172, with payments every two weeks; full
health insurance; delay of student loans; $4725 toward
further education after 12-month job complete
Project: The Shavers Fork has two main problems affecting
its water quality: acid mine drainage and fecal coliform
from inadequate waste water systems. Much of the AMD in
the upper Shavers Fork has abated, but several old deep
mines need to be monitored in order to address the AMD
pollution. The more time-consuming job will be to identify
sources of wastewater in a 5-mile section of the middle
Shavers Fork which is densely populated with seasonal cabins
and trailers and campgrounds. The VISTA member will work
with the engineers at the West Virginia University Small
Flows Clearinghouse to collect this data, enter it into a
computer program, and eventually develop a computer map so
that the Shavers Fork Coalition can coordinate development
of cooperative systems designed specifically for the
occasional high demand, the high water table, and cramped
space, thus addressing the pollution and creating higher
potential for the future of these businesses and dwellings.
Qualifications:
- Computer skills.
- Ability to grasp the project objectives and handle
the research efforts.
- Ability to discuss possibly sensitive issues with a
wide variety of people with interests in the watershed.
Duties:
- Monitoring acid mine drainage (AMD) in the upper watershed.
- Collecting, organizing, and recording data on wastewater
systems in the courthouse and health department.
- Coordinating Shavers Fork Coalition office (housed in the
WVU Extension Service offices) and whatever day-to-day
business occurs, such as fielding telephone calls and emails,
sorting and filing the mail and other information, and
maintaining lists of organization members and partners.
Training:
VISTA volunteers will be trained by the Shavers Fork Coalition
board members and the WVU Extension Service staff. The VISTA
member will attend a 4-day VISTA training conference in Florida
starting July 9th, as well as state conferences later in July
and in November. All expenses are covered for these conferences.
Contact: Ruth Blackwell Rogers at 304-636-2662 or
ruthbr@wvhighlands.org
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 11:17:54 -0400
From: Robert Pillsbury <bobpillsbury@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Job posting
<html><DIV>
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<DIV>Instructor of Biology (Part time or Full time)</DIV>
<DIV>2001-2001 Academic Year</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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seeks a person (PhD preferred) to teach an introductory environmental studi
s
course and an aquatic biology/ecology course with a lab.</DIV>
<DIV>OR</DIV>
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nclude
the above, and in the winter term, a general biology course with two labs,
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<DIV>During the fall of 2001 this position will be advertised as a ful
-time
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<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Applicants should provide a CV, the names and telephone numb
rs of
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:40:06 -0500
From: Thomas G Kulowiec <tkulowie@COIN.ORG>
Subject: Job Announcement - Mo Dept Conservation, Temp. Wildl. Res. Assistan
Below is a job announcement for 3 Temporary Wildlife Research Assistant
Positions, currently open with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
PLEASE DO NOT respond back to me. The contact person for these positions
is Mr. Andy Raedeke at raedea@mail.conservation.state.mo.us
Tom Kulowiec
Database Manager
Mo. Department of Conservation
****************************
JOB OPPORTUNITY
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
WILDLIFE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
(3 POSITIONS)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Approximately 8 months from September 4, 2001 to May 15, 2002. Pay
is $8.29/hour/40 hours per week. Housing, utilities and work vehicle
will be provided. (Unpaid time off up to one month should be expected
during late December and early January)
LOCATION OF POSITION:
Applications are being accepted to fill temporary openings at the
Conservation Research Center in Columbia, Missouri. Successful
applicants will be stationed in housing near the Missouri River.
WHO MAY APPLY:
Anyone meeting the qualifications and special ability requirements
stipulated below.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit 1) cover letter (specify area of interest)
2) current resume reflecting a complete record of education
and experience
3) list of references
4) college transcripts
to Andy Raedeke
Conservation Research Center
1110 S. College Ave.
Columbia, MO 65201
FAX: 573/882-4517
e-mail: raedea@mail.conservation.state.mo.us
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m.,
Friday, July 27, 2001.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
The best qualified applicants will be determined based on application
materials and will be interviewed by telephone.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect and identify aquatic inverebrates
- Measure moist soil seed production
- Sort and sample moist soil plants and seeds
- Identification of wetland plants
- Sample and sort aquatic invertebrates
- Conduct waterbird censuses
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from (or enrollment in) an accredited college or
university with course emphasis in wetland ecology, botany, wildlife
management, zoology, or closely related subjects.
SPECIAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and license to operate motor vehicle.
- Ability to work independently at field locations often involving
strenuous field work under occasional adverse field conditions.
- Ability to interact comfortably with landowners and area managers
- Ability to identify (or learn to identify) or key seeds,
invertebrates, and birds.
- Ability to identify wetland plants.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer M/F.
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 19 Jun 2001 to 20 Jun 2001
There are 10 messages totalling 374 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Job: Assistant/Associate Professor, Aquatic Sciences, Arizona
2. invertebrate and shorebird assistants needed
3. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork (2)
4. Nomina Insecta Nearctica
5. Conservation and Environmental Maps
6. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences: free features
7. GIS/Natural Resources Contracts Wanted
8. Research Technician Position Available
9. Jobs: National Forest Carbon Accounting Framework for Canad
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 22:39:50 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Assistant/Associate Professor, Aquatic Sciences, Arizona
Assistant/Associate Professor, Aquatic Sciences, Arizona Cooperative Fish
and Wildlife Research Unit, Wildlife and Fisheries Science, University of
Arizona, Tucson.
The Wildlife and Fisheries Science Program and the School of Renewable
Natural Resources seek an Assistant/Associate Professor in an aquatic
science discipline. Successful candidate will serve as the Assistant Unit
Leader of the Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the
University of Arizona and an Assistant/Associate Professor (depending on
experience) in the School of Renewable Natural Resources. Energetic
candidates early in their career with a background in population genetics
or stream restoration and riparian ecology are especially encouraged to
apply. We will also consider candidates with expertise in ecotoxicology,
quantitative sciences or modeling, fish/wildlife diseases or amphibian
ecology. Applicants should have a strong publication record and
demonstrated ability to work with management agencies and other scientists
to conduct research addressing critical ecological and management
issues. Successful applicant will be required to teach one graduate course
per year in area of expertise. Ability to obtain extramural research
funding and a strong interest and ability to mentor graduate students is
required. This position is supervised through the Biological Resources
Division of the U.S. Geological Survey; interested candidates should go to
www.usajobs.opm.gov for full application instructions (announcement will be
posted approximately 9 July and will remain open for 30 days) or contact
Dr. Scott Bonar, Acting Unit Leader, 104 Biological Sciences East,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, ph: 5206211959. Women and
minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:11:18 -0600
From: Veronica Estelle <restelle@LAMAR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject: invertebrate and shorebird assistants needed
MARINE INVERTEBRATE and SHOREBIRD Assistants Needed:
Two volunteers are needed to assist a Ph.D. student with research
on the effects of an introduced crab and shorebirds on shared prey
items in Bodega Bay, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Bolinas
Lagoon, CA. One person needed 23 Aug - 7 Dec, second person needed
7 Oct - 7 Dec. Volunteer duties will include collecting distribution
and relative abundance data on introduced and native crabs, collecting
and identifying mudflat invertebrates, and assisting in the survey,
capture, and observation of shorebirds. Individuals will work primarily
in sticky mudflat environments, sometimes in inclement weather.
Necessary skills and interests for these positions include: moderate
ability to identify wintering shorebirds, willingness to use a dissecting
scope and taxonomic key to identify invertebrates, accurate record
keeping, an interest in ecology, and a healthy measure of good humor,
easy-going attitude, and curiosity. A stipend of 500/mo and housing
will be provided. Successful applicants must have their own
transportation, however, any project-related gas costs will be
reimbursed. Please send letter of interest, resume, and the contact
information for 2 references to : Ronnie Estelle, Dept. of Fishery
and Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado,
80523, OR to : restelle@lamar.colostate.edu no later than July 16, 2001.
-Ronnie Estelle
-Graduate Research Assistant
-Dept. of Fishery and Wildlife Biology
-Colorado State University
-Fort Collins, CO 80523
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Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 16:00:13 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Project Geologist/Engineer(s)
Company: SECOR International Incorporated
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4028
Title: Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
Company: SECOR International Incorporated
Location: Mountain View, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4027
Title: Senior Remediation Engineer
Company: SECOR International Incorporated
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4026
Title: Director of Aquatic Conservation
Company: Nature Conservancy of PA
Location: Central PA, exact location TBD, Pennsylvania
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4025
Title: Vice President of Scientific Affairs
Company: Chicago Botanic Garden
Location: Chicago, Illinois
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4024
Title: Hazardous Substances Scientist
Company: California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Location: Sacramento, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4023
Title: Paralegal
Company: Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Location: San Francisco, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4022
Title: Environmental Analyst
Company: Environmental Working Group
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4021
Title: Director of Operations
Company: Environmental Working Group
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4020
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:00:13 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Environmental Specialist (J3317 )
Company: Reliant Energy
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4037
Title: Field Coordinator - Clean Energy Program
Company: Union of Concerned Scientists
Location: Washington, DC
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4033
Title: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography and Enviro
Company: Johns Hopkins University
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4031
Title: Director of Operations
Company: Rainforest Solutions Project
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4030
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:32:09 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Nomina Insecta Nearctica
10. Nomina Insecta Nearctica
http://www.nearctica.com/nomina/main.htm
First published by Entomological Information Services in 1996-97 in four
volumes, this online checklist is a complete listing (minus synonyms) of the
approximately 90,000 species of insects of North America north of Mexico.
The checklist is arranged alphabetically, by taxonomic rank. Detailed
information includes "the current generic name, the species name, the author
or authors of the name, the date of publication, and finally (in
parentheses), the generic name under which the species was originally
described." Beginners should start at the table of contents and follow the
links. [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:32:14 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Conservation and Environmental Maps
12. Conservation and Environmental Maps
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/cnsvhome.html
American Memory, the Library of Congress' "gateway to rich primary source
materials relating to the history and culture of the United States," offers
this gem of a site on exploration and land use in the US. These historic and
recent maps will be of great interest to ecologists, as they show "changes
in the landscape, including natural and man-made features, recreational and
wilderness areas, geology, topography, wetland area, vegetation, and
wildlife." The site may be searched by keyword or browsed by Subject Index,
Creator Index, Geographic Location Index, or Title Index. [LXP]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:32:24 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Encyclopedia of Life Sciences: free features
13. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences: free features [.pdf]
http://www.els.net/
Hey, scientists! Want to take a fun and productive break from the lab? Read
the free features from _Nature_ Online compiled at The Encyclopedia of Life
Sciences (ELS) Website. Although the bulk of the site requires a paid
subscription, ELS, a new online database of more than 3,000 original peer-
reviewed articles, offers a few free-access sections. Selections from
_Nature_ research and news articles are posted in the non-subscription
Article of the Week, Research Highlights, and Feature of the Month sections.
Recent Research Highlights include dancing honeybees, chromosome pairing,
and Antarctic ecology. Visitors to ELS can also see lists of new and
upcoming content and check out job listings. To reach the free stuff, choose
"Browse our free features" from the ELS homepage. [HCS]
>From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Sco
t
Project 1994-2001. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 14:28:06 -0700
From: Gretchen Peterson <gnoellea@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: GIS/Natural Resources Contracts Wanted
Colleagues:
I am seeking one or more contract positions in the
fields of GIS and/or natural resources. I have three
years of extensive experience in all aspects of GIS as
well as a natural resources degree from Cornell
University.
Specific skills include: geodata analysis,
cartography, project design and implementation, salmon
refugia, Pacific northwest ecosystems, Visual Basic,
Java, ArcObjects, Avenue, MapObjects, Arc/Info 8.x and
ArcView 3.x.
Please send an email for resume and references.
gnoellea@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Gretchen Peterson
__________________________________________________
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Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail
http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:39:14 -0400
From: Adrien Finzi <afinzi@BU.EDU>
Subject: Research Technician Position Available
Research technician needed for field and laboratory work in forest ecology
and biogeochemistry. Current projects in my lab include the effect of
free-air CO2 enrichment on primary production and nutrient cycling and
canopy tree-microbe-soil interactions in northern hardwood forests. The
laboratory work will include plant, microbe, and soil analysis with an
emphasis on characterizing carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus fractions. The
field work, to be conducted from May through August of each year will
consist of maintaining existing plots, seedlings transplants and nutrient
fertilizations. The position is available from September 1, 2001 through
August 31, 2003. Minimum requirement is an undergraduate in biology,
ecology, soil science, chemistry or a related field. Prior lab and field
experience is preferred. Interested candidates should send a cover letter,
and an updated C.V. (with GPA) highlighting their background in field and
laboratory techniques to: Dr. Adrien Finzi, Department of Biology, 5
Cummington St, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215. Informal inquires will
be addressed via e-mail: afinzi@bu.edu. Boston University is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 20:47:53 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Jobs: National Forest Carbon Accounting Framework for Canad
can you please post the references to the following three positions to work
on a National Forest Carbon Accounting Framework for Canada. The positions
are located in Victoria, BC, Canada
Although the official title for two positions is "Physical Scientist" the
job descriptions clarify that we are looking for people with background in a
wide range of biological/ecological sciences but with programming
experience.
All applications must go directly to the Public Service Commission.
Many thanks !
>
> The posters have been posted on the Public Service Commissions website
> Physical Scientist - Spatial C Budget Modelling
>
> http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p018282e.htm
>
> Physical Scientist - Carbon Budget Modelling
>
> http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p018283e.htm
>
>
> Computer Scientist - Software Developer
>
> http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p018284e.htm
>
>
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 20 Jun 2001 to 21 Jun 2001
There are 8 messages totalling 506 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. vertebrate ecologist/biologist
2. 2001 Training Workshops
3. Cooler Europe seen as global warming hits
4. postdoctoral fellowship
5. Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
6. Job opportunity: fish/benthos processing; 20hrs/wk; Northeastern NJ
7. New site details impact of pcbs on Fox River, health, communities
8. Job: Conservation Science Specialist
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 00:07:17 EDT
From: LARKELPOWL@CS.COM
Subject: vertebrate ecologist/biologist
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE BIOLOGIST/ECOLOGIST
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The University of Dubuque, a private liberal arts university affiliated with
the Presbyterian Church (USA), seeks qualified applicants for a full-time,
one-year faculty position for the 2001-2002 academic year in Terrestrial
Vertebrate Biologist/Ecologist with the ability to apply for a tenure-track
position beginning fall 2002 and encourages individuals who are committed to
integrating their Christian faith with their educational philosophy to apply
Responsibilities include teaching (General Zoology, General Ecology,
Vertebrate Field Zoology, and possibly GIS or Fisheries & Wildlife Managemen
and Conservation), academic advising, and involving and supervising students
research projects. Qualifications include Masters (required), earned
doctorate and teaching experience preferred.
Dubuque, Iowa is located in the wooded hilly, driftless region of
northeastern Iowa, on the Mississippi River. Several public natural areas i
the immediate vicinity of Dubuque are available for field trips, including
the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The
University is well equipped with field equipment including a house boat on
the River, two 20-ft DNR-type workboats, GPS/GIS hardware and software,
radiotelemetry and PIT-tagging equipment, water quality instruments, etc.
To apply, send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and contact
information for three references to Terrestrial Vertebrate
Biologist/Ecologist Search, C/O Director of Human Resources, University of
Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA, 52001-5099. UD is an AA/EO
employer.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Do not reply to this email.
Contact Daniel Call ( dcall@dbq.edu ) for more details.
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Larkin Powell
Department of Biology
2000 University Avenue
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA 52001
319-589-3147
FAX: 319-589-3688
lpowell@dbq.edu
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:05:05 -0500
From: Sumani Chimmula <schimmula@USGS.GOV>
Subject: 2001 Training Workshops
2001 TRAINING WORKSHOPS
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL WETLAND RESEARCH CENTER &
MID-CONTINENT MAPPING CENTER
IN COOPERATION WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
700 CAJUNDOME BLVD.
LAFAYETTE, LA. 70506-3154 PHONE (337) 266-8699
TRAINING/WORKSHOP FACILITY IS THE NWRC-ANNEX
CONTACT: pat_o'neil@usgs.gov WEBSITE: http://www.nwrc.usgs.go=
v
The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior is present=
ing
a series of topical workshops pertaining to mapping, vegetation,
photo-interpretation, remote sensing and Geographical Information Syste=
ms.
The workshops are part of an effort to exchange information and provide=
access to spatial technologies developed at the center for natural reso=
urce
survey. The workshops are available to the general public educators, s=
tate
and federal agencies. Workshop participation by the international
community is also greatly encouraged. Workshop participants are eligib=
le
to receive continuing education units (CEU's) for a fee of $10 in addit=
ion
to the standard registration expense.
Most of the workshops are 3 days long, creating compact presentation of=
materials. No previous experience in any of the topical workshop is
assumed, except for advanced workshops. Appropriate handouts, photos,
maps, and other forms of distributed materials are provided to the work=
shop
participants. Some workshops will have scheduled field exercises.
Hands-on exercises are utilized to involve workshop participation.
Specialized workshop topics and transient workshops can be arranged bas=
ed
upon consultation and number of workshop participants. Scheduled works=
hops
are subject to change. Please contact the workshop coordinator at the
listed phone number for workshop information.
February 6-8 Introduction to National Wetlands Classificati=
on
System
March 13-15 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
April 24-26 Hydric Soils and Wetland Delineations
May 12 WETMAAP (Wetland Education through Maps and Aerial
Photography)
June 13 Introduction to Geospatial Control Information for
Natural Resources
June 19-21 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
June 20-21 Introduction to the Identification of Wetland
Forest Trees
July 17-18 Metadata for Geospatial Data
August 14-16 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
September 18-20 Introduction to GPS for Natural Resources
December 4-6 Introduction to Desktop GIS (ArcView) for Natu=
ral
Resources
December 5-7 Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing and Map=
ping
December 10-12 Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:45:57 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Cooler Europe seen as global warming hits
Cooler Europe seen as global warming hits
PARIS, June 20, 2001(AFP) -
New evidence has emerged that an ocean "pump" which drives the currents
of the North Atlantic is in decline, apparently as a consequence of
global warming, and with potentially big consequences for the climate in
northwestern Europe.
The pump in question is a flow of cold, dense water that comes from the
Arctic Ocean and Nordic Sea and heads southwards into the North
Atlantic, racing through four deep channels between Greenland, Iceland,
the Faroe Islands and Scotland.
This causes a circular convection in the North Atlantic that reaches
down to tropical latitudes.
Rather like a conveyor belt, the current returns northward as a warm
convection, the Gulf Stream, which bathes northwestern Europe and gives
the region its mild climate in spite of its northerly latitude.
Now a study, published in Thursday's issue of the British scientific
weekly Nature, supports the fears of climatologists that global warming
may have damaged this vital ocean mechanism.
A team led by Bogi Hansen of the Faroese Fisheries Laboratory looked at
the flow of water crossing one of the deep ridges, the Faroe Bank
Channel, located between the Faroes and Shetland.
Using a tethered, upward-looking Doppler radar on the seabed to assess
the strength of the current, and poring over hydrographic data, they
estimate conservatively that the flow through the channel has declined
by at least 20 percent since 1950.
"If this reduction in deep flow from the Nordic seas is not compensated
by increased flow from other sources, it implies a weakened global
thermohaline circulation," the authors say.
Hansen told AFP said that the pump works because it is driven by cold,
dense, salty water.
But, he said, its action could be hampered by the shrinking of the
Arctic icesheet or ice-bound coastline in Siberia.
This causes an influx of freshwater into the Arctic Ocean -- and as
freshwater does not contain salt, the water becomes less dense and thus
does not sink.
"When you add fresh water you reduce pumping efficiency," Hansen said,
explaining the lower flow through the channel.
In the longer term, there could be a "cooling effect" on parts of
northwestern Europe, as the region will have less return flow from the
Gulf Stream, he said.
"One can expect that northern parts of Europe, like UK and Scandinavia,
will be affected and one can expect effects further south," he said.
"You can also expect global consequences from this ... If you look at
the deep water of the world's oceans, they are fed by only two sources.
One of them is in the Antarctic and the other is up here, in this
region. So if you reduce one of these sources, you reduce the whole
circulation of one of the world's oceans."
Hansen said the study complemented two other pieces of research, showing
that the flow from the Nordic seas had become warmer and less salty.
Taken together, they point to the effects of man-made global warming, he
said.
"So far we have only seen a reduction and we don't know if this will be
a closing or not, but this is in line with the predictions that have
been made by climate people," he said.
There remained important knowledge gaps though, he said.
The Faroe Bank Channel accounted for about a third of the flow, and it
was unclear whether other big channels, notably the Denmark Strait
between Greenland and Iceland, which accounts for about half, had
suffered any change.
Climatologists say that the unbridled burning of fossil fuels is causing
the Earth's lower atmosphere to warm, a phenomenon with potentially
catastrophic consequences for the climatic interplay of sea, land and
wind.
One of the most pessimistic scenarios hypothesises that the melting of
the Arctic icesheet will choke off the Gulf Stream entirely, plunging
northwestern Europe back into the Ice Age.
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 13:49:02 -0400
From: Peter Abrams <abrams@ZOO.UTORONTO.CA>
Subject: postdoctoral fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ecology/Evolution and Modeling of Fisheries at
Toronto
A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Zoology
at the University of Toronto to work with a group of scientists who are
applying life history theory to the management of recreational fisheries.
The project will involve developing dynamic optimization models of energy
acquisition, growth, and reproduction for several species of freshwater
fish in Ontario, Canada. It will also involve incorporating these
theoretical results into a broader, generalized food-web model for several
focal fish species. The successful applicant will work in collaboration
with a number of faculty members at the University of Toronto (Peter
Abrams, Nicholas Collins, Troy Day, Donald Jackson and Locke Rowe) as well
as researchers at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (Bryan
Henderson, Nigel Lester, and Brian Shuter). Experience with ecological and
life history modeling, including dynamic optimization methods, and computer
programming and simulation modeling is an asset. Salary is competitive and
is dependent upon experience. This project represents an opportunity to
work on a complex problem with theoreticians, experimentalists and resource
managers.
Starting date is flexible but preferably between September 2001 and March 20
2.
Applicants should send a C.V., a short description of research interests,
and names and contact information for three potential referees. Applicants
should also indicate the date they will be available to begin the position.
Materials should be sent to: Dr. Peter Abrams, Department of Zoology,
University of Toronto, 25 Harbord St., Toronto, M5S 3G5, Canada (email
abrams@zoo.utoronto.ca; fax 416-978-8532).
Applications should be postmarked no later than August 15, 2001.
Interested applicants attending the Society of Mathematical Biology
Meetings in Hilo in July should contact Troy Day at the meetings to discuss
the position. Those attending the Society for Conservation Biology
Meetings (also in Hilo in July) should contact Peter Abrams.
Peter Abrams
Professor of Zoology
University of Toronto
25 Harbord St.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G5
Canada
416-978-1014
fax 416-978-8532
abrams@zoo.utoronto.ca
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:00:25 -0400
From: EnviroNetwork@NATURALIST.COM
Subject: Environmental Job Openings from EnviroNetwork
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Landscape Ecology
Company: University of Nevada, Reno, Dept. of Environmental and Resource
Sciences
Location: Reno, Nevada
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4044
Title: Assistant Professor, Watershed Hydrology
Company: University of Nevada, Reno, Dept. of Environmental and Resource
Sciences
Location: Reno, Nevada
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4043
Title: Marine Educator (AmeriCorps position)
Company: Salish Sea Expeditions
Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4042
Title: Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies
Company: Pitzer College
Location: Claremont, California
For more information click below:
http://www.naturalist.com/eco-jobs/index.cfm?temp=job&job=4041
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 18:06:09 -0400
From: "Kirk R. Barrett" <kbarrett@CIMIC3.RUTGERS.EDU>
Subject: Job opportunity: fish/benthos processing; 20hrs/wk; Northeastern NJ
PLEASE -- NO REPLIES FROM OUTSIDE OF THE NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY AREA
Environmental Technician Needed (Part-time)
Busy Environmental Research Institute requires an individual with a broad
background to assist researchers in field and laboratory activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Process fish and benthos (primary responsibilities)
- Collect water and sediment samples;
- Prepare samples for analyses;
- Field support (boating experience helpful);
- Assist in the laboratory and/or field as needed.
20 hrs per week (most likely 1pm to 5pm for 5 days/wk) for minimum of 2
years.
Pay: approximately $10 to $12/hr; no benefits
Start in early July.
Requirements: fish experience, coursework in physical or natural sciences,
drivers license, field work experience and the ability to perform diverse
physical tasks are primary requirements. Communication, computer, and
inter-personal skills a plus.
Email (no phone calls please) resume to
Dr. Kirk R. Barrett,
Research Director, Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute (MERI)
Rutgers University CIMIC
Email: kbarrett@cimic.rutgers.edu
Web: http://cimic.rutgers.edu/meri
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 17:23:47 -0500
From: Alice McCombs <tarawins@EZWEBTECH.COM>
Subject: New site details impact of pcbs on Fox River, health, communities
For immediate release
June 21, 2001
Citizens Launch Fox River Website
Green Bay, WI --- A public health and cleanup campaign is being launched
today, through FoxRiverWatch.com, a new website loaded with information
about the severe PCB contamination of the Fox River (and Green Bay and Lake
Michigan.).
http://www.FoxRiverWatch.com
The site is a project of the Clean Water Action Council, as
part of the $50,000 Technical Assistance Grant provided by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency under the Superfund program.
The site will be a central reference point and clearinghouse, with links to
numerous other PCB-related sites around the world.
Media representatives are invited to make an appointment to visit the
office of Clean Water Action Council and receive a guided tour and
discussion of the site.
"People need more information about the personal health effects they could
be suffering due to their PCB exposure over many years in this region. A
big feature of this site will be detailed documentation of such effects,"
stated Rebecca Katers, Executive Director of the Clean Water Action
Council. "We've included references to several hundred human health
studies involving PCBs, and additional information on wildlife health
effects."
"We were surprised by the wide range of human health effects. PCBs are
linked to much more than cancer PCBs could also be contributing to local
cases of heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, auto-immune diseases,
Parkinson's disease, reproductive disorders, and sexual impacts. Children
are clearly at risk of learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and
other health damage," added Katers
The site also includes background information on the Fox River and Green
Bay --- the area's history, economy, and physical characteristics. In
addition, the chemistry and sources of PCB's will be explained.
One particularly interesting section gives the history of PCBs since 1927,
documenting that Monsanto, Westinghouse and General Electric were already
well-aware of PCB toxicity even before Appleton Paper and NCR Corporation
began using and dumping PCBs into the Fox River in 1954. Corporate public
relations campaigns downplayed PCB risks for many years, as described in
the timeline.
The site will also include remediation technologies for dredging, treating
and landfilling contaminated sediments from the Fox River --- with
evaluations on which are the safest and most effective.
Two sections will feature sediment cleanup proposals, and the separate
compensation and restoration proposals. Numerous links are provided to
official government websites regarding the Fox River. We will include
citizen critiques of the official plans, and provide notices of public
hearings and written comment periods.
The website design is by DataScouts Corporation. The content is by
Rebecca Katers.
For more information, contact: Clean Water Action Council, 1270 Main
Street, Suite 120, Green Bay, WI 54302. Phone: 920-437-7304 Fax:
920-437-7326 E-mail: CleanWater@cwac.net
Rebecca Leighton Katers
Clean Water Action Council of N.E. Wisconsin
East Port Center
1270 Main Street, Suite 120
Green Bay, WI 54302
Phone: 920-437-7304
Fax: 920-437-7326
E-mail: CleanWater@cwac.net
Homepage: www.cwac.net
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:27:03 -0700
From: Dave Gori <dgori@TNC.ORG>
Subject: Job: Conservation Science Specialist
We have posted a job for a full-time Conservation Science Specialist that
will be involved in all aspects of the Conservation Science Program for The
Nature Conservancy, Arizona Chapter. Job duties include assisting with
research, monitoring, and restoration projects statewide. The job
description is currently available at TNC's website under listings for
Arizona: htpp://nature.org/careers/. A Masters degree with 2-3 years
relevant experience is required; the applicant should also have a working
knowledge of GIS and database management systems and should be familiar with
remote sensing data and applications. Contact or send resumes to:
James E. Cook, Director of Operations
1510 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 547-3424; jim_cook@tnc.org
Dave Gori, Ph.D.
Senior Ecologist
The Nature Conservancy, Arizona Chapter
1510 E. Ft. Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 622-3861 ext. 3434; dgori@tnc.org
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From di5@umail.umd.edu Sun Jun 24 12:32:39 2001
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 16:28:28 -0500
From: David W. Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
To: ESANEWS@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Subject: The Science and Environmental Policy Update - June 22, 2001
The Science and Environmental Policy Update - June 22, 2001
A Bi-Weekly Publication of the Ecological Society of America
Office of Technology Assessment Bill
Representative Rush Holt (D-NJ) has submitted a bill (HR 2148) to
reestablish the congressional Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). First
established in 1972, the OTA focused on technology, creating reports and
acting as witnesses during congressional hearings. OTA shut down after
budget cuts in 1995. "Nearly every policy question before Congress has
significant technological components," said Holt. The bill would reinstate
OTA by authorizing $20 million per year for the next five years.
Interior Funding Bill
On June 21, the House of Representatives passed the Interior Appropriations
Bill by a vote of 376-32. An amendment to the bill, to block the use of
funds appropriated in the bill for new energy leasing within existing
national monuments, passed on a 242-173 vote. On June 13 the House
Appropriations Committee cleared $18.9 billion to fund the Department of
the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, and other related agencies. The
amount, $800 million more than the Bush administration requested, will fund
national parks, wildlife refuges, public lands and forests, endangered
species programs, energy conservation and fossil fuels programs, and
several other programs.
Salmon Recovery Act
The House of Representatives passed a bill (HR 1157) authorizing financial
assistance to five western states and specific tribal governments for
habitat restoration projects in coastal and upland drainage areas. The
bill passed by a 418-6 vote and now goes to the Senate. Projects for the
natural production (as opposed to aquaculture) of salmon and other native
species of fish will receive $200 million per year for the next three
years. The funds will be equally divided among the states, with 15% of the
assistance going to the tribes. Watershed evaluation, assessment and
planning for specific watershed improvements, watershed planning and
project monitoring and evaluation, and watershed organization support and
assistance would receive additional funding from the legislation. The bill
forbids the states from cutting funding to other conservation programs.
Fisheries Management
At a hearing June 13, 2001 the House Resources Fisheries Subcommittee heard
from scientists, conservationists, fishers, and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration regarding the reauthorization of the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Also known as
the Sustainable Fisheries Act, the law was first enacted in 1976 to protect
fish stocks off the coasts of the US from foreign fishers. Reauthorized in
1996, Magnuson-Stevens expired in 1999 and has yet to be reinstated. When
renewed in 1996, the Act was amended to include a broader focus on
conservation, including studies on fish habitat loss, overfishing, and
discarded bycatches. One conservation group, the Marine Fish Conservation
Network, urged the subcommittee to consider the impacts of harvests on the
entire ecosystem, known as "ecosystems-based management," instead of the
current "single species" approach.
Around the Globe
Bush Proposes More Research on Climate Change
Before leaving for Europe on June 11, President Bush announced research
initiatives that set the stage for developing an alternative to the Kyoto
Protocol. "I'm directing my Secretary of Commerce, working with other
agencies, to set priorities for additional climate change research, review
such investments, and to improve coordination amongst federal agencies,"
Bush said.
Once in Europe the President faced massive protests. The European Union
and many of its member nations favor the Kyoto Protocol. Part of a larger
international agreement on climate change, the protocol calls for the
reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other "greenhouse gases" to specified
levels by nations who have signed the pact. Kyoto has been ratified by
only a handful of countries; no major industrialized country has yet to
ratify the treaty.
EU and Global Warming
The European Union moved closer to ratifying the Kyoto Protocol. Member
nations agreed to continue with plans to ratify the treaty, despite US
opposition to the pact. The EU will send representatives to countries such
as Japan and Australia to try to persuade them to also join in ratifying
the protocol. Both Japan and Australia refused to sign on after the US
stated its position against ratifying the treaty.
Canadian Emissions Cuts
On June 11th Canada announced the signing of a 10-year plan to reduce
automotive emissions. As part of the effort to cut "greenhouse gas"
emissions the agreement calls for the country to invest over 109 million
Canadian dollars in public transportation, new vehicles with cleaner
emissions, and better fuel efficiency. Signed by the Environmental
Minister of Canada David Anderson and the automotive industry, the plan
pushes Canada closer to meeting its emission goals as outlined in the Kyoto
treaty. Critics point out Canada also agreed to increase oil and natural
gas production for the US market, which will lead to an increase in
pollution as the products are extracted. Anderson said the voluntary
action would reduce emissions of hydrocarbons and oxides by up to 70 percent
Pact Signed to Save the Albatross
Seven fishing nations signed an agreement on Tuesday June 19, aimed at
saving the albatross. These large seabirds circle the globe traveling on
high atmospheric winds, spending as long as eight years soaring across the
Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. Australian Environment Minister
Robert Hill said as many as 20 species of albatross could easily become
extinct if immediate action is not taken to protect the birds. "Scientists
estimate about a quarter of a million seabirds, including albatrosses and
petrels, have died in the last three years as a result of fishing practices
from the Southern Hemisphere countries," said Hill. Australia, Brazil,
Britain, Chile, France, New Zealand and Peru have agreed to work together
in an effort to reduce pollution and longline fishing, both of which harm
albatrosses.
China Refocuses Efforts to Combat Desertification
Facing increased droughts and dust storms in its northern provinces, China
recently declared new policies and laws to combat desertification. In
China's Communist Party People's Daily, President Jiang Zemin and Premier
Zhu Rongji reissued environmental warnings on the effects of
desertification. Approximately 27% of China already consists of desert,
with 950 square miles, roughly the size of Mexico City, of new desert being
formed each year. Overgrazing and excessive timber harvests combined with
continuing droughts have only worsened the situation.
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Sources: The American Institute of Physics, Congressional Green Sheets,
Environment and Energy Daily, Lycos Environment News Service, Planet Ark,
and Reuters News Service.
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There are 2 messages totalling 48 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. "Ecosystem Approach" in Building US Interstate Highways; How Much Land
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they Cover?
2. Fw: Genetically modified canola becoming a weed
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Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:52:51 -0400
From: Ted Mosquin <mosquin@SUPERAJE.COM>
Subject: "Ecosystem Approach" in Building US Interstate Highways; How Much L
nd
do they Cover?
Dear All:
I am participating as a witness in some Tribunal hearing and the matter of
n
"ecosystem approach" to land use planning has come up. There is plenty of
material on the web and including that of the US Federal Highways Administra
ion
who claim to use the "ecosystem approach" in their planning, management and
construction the nation's Interstate Highway system.
Does anyone know where I can obtain a fairly good estimate of the total are
of
land and/or water that has been covered by the Interstate Highway system,
including the cloverleafs, ramps, and the center and side strips?? Is such
an
estimate and discussion available on the web, perhaps? Would appreciate
suggestions. Thanks.
Ted
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Ted Mosquin, Ph.D. Box 279, Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 Canada
Tel: (613) 267-4899; Fax: (613) 264-8469
URL: <http://www.ecospherics.net> (literature on ecocentric/ecospheric
ethics)
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Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 23:12:04 -0400
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: Genetically modified canola becoming a weed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lepage & Fisher" <lepage-fisher@atreide.net>
Subject: Genetically modified canola becoming a weed
GENETICALLY MODIFIED WHEAT BECOMING A WEED
Western farmers are struggling with a new pest in their fields - a crop
that was supposed to make their lives easier.
FULL STORY: http://cbc.ca/cgi-bin/view?/news/2001/06/21/gm_canola010621
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