Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 24 Oct 2002 to 25 Oct 2002 (#2002-272) There are 8 messages totalling 383 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. News: Oil from Spills May Linger Indefinately (2) 2. Scholarships in Riverine Ecosystem Dynamics and Rehabilitation 3. Postdoc: 2 LTER positions at ASU 4. ADVANCED CONSERVATION GIS AND REMOTE SENSING COURSE 5. Graduate assistantships - Ohio State University 6. lenses for hemispherical canopy photos 7. Graduate Opportunities in Ecology ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 18:30:52 -0700 From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU> Subject: News: Oil from Spills May Linger Indefinately OIL SPILLS MAY LINGER INDEFINITELY, SAY SCIENTISTS Oil pockets have been found just below the sea bed off the coast in Massachusetts more than 30 years after a tanker ran ashore there, raising fears that spills could continue to pollute the environment indefinitely. Scientists thought the ecosystem returned to normal more than 10 years ago and were surprised to discover the oil concentrations were about the same as in 1976, seven years after the ship, The Florida, ran aground. Source: Reuters http://enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/10/10242002/reu_48786.asp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 23:44:16 -0400 From: Jessica Green <jgreen@RNA.BIO.MQ.EDU.AU> Subject: Scholarships in Riverine Ecosystem Dynamics and Rehabilitation Macquarie University and The University of New England APA(I) PhD Postgraduate Scholarships in Riverine Ecosystem Dynamics and Rehabilitation Five Australian Postgraduate Award (Industry) scholarships are available through Macquarie University (3) and The University of New England (2). Macquarie University, Bengalla Mining Company, Mt Arthur Coal, Macquarie Generation, and the Department of Land and Water Conservation have successfully gained funding under the ARC Linkage Program to support a research program examining complex system dynamics and the rehabilitation of river ecosystems. Attempts to rehabilitate damaged ecosystems reveal inadequacies in theories describing ecosystem structure and function. For rivers it is unclear whether theories relating to fluvial geomorphology and ecosystem dynamics are adequate to predict system trajectories following rehabilitation. This Linkage program will use empirical data on a degraded river to develop cross-scale models of ecosystem function, and predict ecosystem structure and dynamics following rehabilitation. It will test theoretical predictions about changes to physical processes, biotic community assemblage rules, and food webs to develop improved ecosystem-based rehabilitation guidelines following revegetation of the riparian zone and replacement of large woody debris in in-stream habitats of the river. Four scholarships will start in 2003 and one will start in 2004. Three will be based in Sydney and two will be based in Armidale. The successful applicants will be expected to work as a multidisciplinary team in this research program. The results from this research will be used to build the cross-scale ecosystem models and to predict future system processes, structure and composition. Applicants must have at least an upper second class honours degree in ecology, geomorphology, or a relevant aspect of environmental science. The award is available to Australian citizens or eligible permanent residents. The stipend for the award is $22,771 per annum tax exempt. A $5,000 top up is offered to cover research costs. The tenure is three years full time subject to satisfactory progress 2003 1) Weed dynamics, their relationship with geomorphic and fluvial processes, and their potential effect on revegetation. For further project information contact Dr Michelle Leishman, Macquarie University, phone ++ 61 2 9850 9180, Email mleishma@rna.bio.edu.au. 2) Revegetation, succession, and community assemblage rules: developing models of plant dynamics following revegetation. For further project information contact Dr Michelle Leishman, Macquarie University, phone ++ 61 2 9850 9180, Email mleishma@rna.bio.edu.au. 3) Riverine organic matter budgets and their relationship with riparian vegetation, river flows, and riverbed morphology. For further project information contact Associate Professor Andrew Boulton, University of New England, phone ++ 61 2 6773 3760, Email aboulton@metz.une.edu.au. 4) Hyporheic zone patterns and processes and their relationship with surface water processes and riverbed morphology. For further project information contact Associate Professor Andrew Boulton, University of New England, phone ++ 61 2 6773 3760, Email aboulton@metz.une.edu.au. 2004 5) Relationship between large woody debris, morphological riverbed adjustment and instream-hyporheic biota and processes. For further project information contact Associate Professor Gary Brierley, Macquarie University, phone ++ 61 2 9850 8427, Email gbrierli@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au. Written applications for the Macquarie University scholarships should be posted to The Scholarships Officer, Higher Degree Research Unit, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, by 22 November 2002. The application should include a statement of relevant expertise, curriculum vitae, certified academic transcripts, and names and contact details of three academic referees. Written applications for The University of New England scholarships should be posted to the Scholarships Office, The University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, by 22 November 2002. The application should include a statement of relevant expertise, curriculum vitae, certified academic transcripts, and names and contact details of three academic referees. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 13:05:14 -0400 From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu> Subject: Postdoc: 2 LTER positions at ASU #1 Postdoctoral Position: Population/Community Ecologist to work in Urban Ecosystem Arizona State University announces a Postdoctoral position in ecology as part of a long-term study of an urban ecosystem in the southwestern U.S., the Central Arizona-Phoenix LTER. Research focus in interdisciplinary studies of urban or other human-dominated ecosystems. Especially study of arthropods or birds as systems. Additional areas of focus are spatial analysis, landscape ecology, modeling, remote sensing or special problems of urban ecology. Position begins after December 1 and is for one year with the possibility for renewal for an additional year. Application procedures, required and desired qualifications are available at http://caplter.asu.edu. Deadline is Nov 15, 2002; if not filled, the 15th and 30th of each month thereafter until search closed. AA/EOE. #2Postdoctoral Position: Community/Ecosystem Plant Ecologist to work in Urban Ecology Arizona State University announces a Postdoctoral position in plant ecology as part of a long-term study of an urban ecosystem in the southwestern U.S., the Central Arizona-Phoenix LTER. Research focus in interdisciplinary studies of urban or other human-dominated ecosystems, especially in ecophysiology, or ecosystem_ or landscape-level primary production. Additional areas of focus are spatial analysis, landscape ecology, modeling, remote sensing or special problems of urban ecology. Position begins after December 1 and is for one year with the possibility for renewal or an additional year. Application procedures, required and desired qualifications are available at http://caplter.asu.edu. Position contingent upon funding. Deadline is Nov 15, 2002; if not filled, the 15th and 40th of each month thereafter until search closed. AA/EOE. Linda Williams Executive Assistant, Center for Environmental Studies and Sr. Program Coordinator IGERT Arizona State University PO Box 873211 Tempe AZ 85287-3211 Phone: 480-965-0867 Fax: 480-965-8087 linda.williams@asu.edu ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:56:13 +0000 From: "CRC GIS Lab, Smithsonian" <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: ADVANCED CONSERVATION GIS AND REMOTE SENSING COURSE The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following advanced GIS and remote sensing course: Measuring Landcover Change and its Impact on Endangered Species November 4- 8, 2002 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This one-week advanced GIS and remote sensing course provides conservationists with an opportunity to learn how GIS and remote sensing can be used to assess the conservation status of endangered species. Each participant will be provided with their own desktop computer for all lab exercises. During the hands-on exercises participants will use the Internet, ArcView, ArcView Spatial Analyst, ERDAS Imagine, Fragstats, and other spatial analysis programs. Instructors will lead participants step-by-step through the process of: * conduct a regional conservation assessment using GIS to determine critical conservation areas for an endangered species * acquiring multi-date satellite imagery to quantify land cover change and to map the extent of the remaining habitat * using landscape analysis to determine optimal landscape configurations for conserving the endangered species. Visit the following web address for more details and registration information. http://www.si.edu/crc/tp/tp.htm Contact: Jenny Gagnon gagnonj@crc.si.edu 1500 Remount Road Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-6535 (GIS Lab) 540-635-6506 (FAX) _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 12:25:23 +0000 From: Paul Cherubini <monarch@SABER.NET> Subject: Re: News: Oil from Spills May Linger Indefinately Ashwani Vasishth wrote: > > OIL SPILLS MAY LINGER INDEFINITELY, SAY SCIENTISTS > Oil pockets have been found just below the sea bed off the > coast in Massachusetts more than 30 years after a tanker > ran ashore there, raising fears that spills could continue > to pollute the environment indefinitely. > > Source: Reuters > http://enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/10/10242002/reu_48786.asp Oil spills and leakages of methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc., gases are not all man caused. They also occur naturally at the ocean floor http://www.crseo.ucsb.edu/iog/seeps.htm ABSTRACT A significant source of air pollution for Santa Barbara County is the natural seepage of hydrocarbons off Coal Oil Point near Santa Barbara, CA. The seepage contributes to air pollution in the county because the hydrocarbons contain reactive organic gases (ROGs). ROGs are precursors in forming ozone which is a significant air pollutant for the county. The hydrocarbons seep into the water column from the sea floor as gaseous emissions and as liquid oil. Of particular concern are the seep gases which consist of methane, ethane, propane, butane, and longer chain hydrocarbons. These gases rise through the water column as bubble plumes and enter directly into the atmosphere at the sea surface. Our research group is using sonar surveys to map these bubble emissions and to quantify emission rates. Our preliminary estimate of the seepage rate is a factor of 3 higher than the rate currently used by the Air Pollution Control District of Santa Barbara County. We have found that the gaseous seep emissions may equal the ROGs emitted by all mobile sources in the county. The objective of this proposal is to augment on-going research by directly measuring seep gas emissions to the atmosphere with a new, independent technique. The proposed research is highly complimentary to present research because it will supply valuable cross-calibration data. It is critical to policy makers in Santa Barbara county to have accurate inventories of all sources of ROGs. This research will contribute to this by improving estimates of natural hydrocarbon seepage. It will also help policy makers evaluate the effects of offshore oil production in the Santa Barbara Channel. Paul Cherubini Placerville, Calif. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:27:34 -0400 From: Lance Williams <williams.2323@OSU.EDU> Subject: Graduate assistantships - Ohio State University <html> <b>M.S. or Ph.D. Research Assistantships<br> </b>School of Natural Resources<br> The Ohio State University<br> Columbus, OH<br><br> <b>Responsibilities:</b> Examine the impacts of different and use activities on stream fish and macroinvertebrate assemblages. Research will be conducted in Louisiana and Ohio. The student(s) will work as part of a collaborative research team of university and agency biologists. The project will involve extensive field work, and may require living in Louisiana during the summer sampling period. Some teaching responsibilities also will be required.<br><br> <b>Qualifications:</b> (1) B.S. (M.S. for Ph.D. student) i fisheries management, ecology, zoology, or related field; (2) demonstrated academic success (GPA > 3.2, GRE > 1100 (verbal & quantitative)); (3) strong verbal and quantitative skills; (4) previous experience with fishes and/or macroinvertebrates.<br><br> <b>Stipend:</b> Approximately $14,700 (M.S. student) or $15,600 Ph.D. student) per year plus tuition. Support to include both research and teaching responsibilities.<br><br> <b>Closing date:</b> Until filled, but preference will be iven for applications completed by January 2003. Preferred starting date May 2003 (may be somewhat flexible).<br><br> <b>Contact:</b> Submit a letter of interest, CV, unofficia copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and the contact information of 3 references to: Dr. Lance Williams, School of Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210; 614-292-7739; <font color="#0000FF"><u>williams.2323@osu.edu< u></font>; web-page: <a href="http://snr.osu.edu/myhome/williams.2323" eudora="autourl">< font color="#0000FF"><u>http://snr.osu.edu/myhome/williams.2323< a></u></font>.<br><br> <br> <x-sigsep><p></x-sigsep> ********************************************************************<br> Lance R. Williams, Ph.D.<br> Assistant Professor of Fisheries Ecology and Management<br> School of Natural Resources<br> The Ohio State University<br> 2021 Coffey Road<br> 469E Kottman Hall<br> Columbus, OH 43210<br> Voice: 614-292-7739<br> Fax: 614-292-3523<br> Email: williams.2323@osu.edu<br> <a href="http://snr.osu.edu/myhome/williams.2323" eudora="autourl">htt ://snr.osu.edu/myhome/williams.2323<br><br> </a></html> ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 15:26:51 -0500 From: "David J. Hicks" <DJHicks@MANCHESTER.EDU> Subject: lenses for hemispherical canopy photos My department is considering buying a Nikon CoolPix camera. Nikon sells a fisheye lens for this camera. Is there any problem with inputting photos made with this system into analysis packages, e.g. GLA? Dave Hicks djhicks@manchester.edu ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:05:53 -0400 From: John Wehr <wehr@FORDHAM.EDU> Subject: Graduate Opportunities in Ecology Graduate Teaching and Research Fellowships in Ecology - Fall 2003. The Department of Biology and the Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham University has research and teaching fellowships available for M.S. and Ph.D. students interested in ecology and field biology, with a broad range of research topics available: (http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center/calder-center/ecolgradprog.html). Areas of emphasis for graduate research include: physiological ecology of small mammals, food web studies on benthic algae in streams and rivers, terrestrial and aquatic microbial ecology, global climate change, plant-fungal symbioses, ecology of vector-borne diseases, urban wildlife ecology, ectomycorrhizal responses to local and regional disturbance, interactions between UV radiation and dissolved organic matter dynamics, and paleo-environmental studies on the causes of vertebrate extinctions. - Students will have available the facilities of the Louis Calder Center - Biological Station for their studies (http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center). - Stipends range from $15,000 to $17,000 per year, plus full tuition remission. - Applications for the Fall 2003 semester are now being accepted. Applications may be requested from: http://www.fordham.edu/gsas/index.html - For any questions, please contact us by email (wehr@fordham.edu) or by writing: Graduate Admission, Louis Calder Center - Biological Station, Fordham University, PO Box 887, Armonk, NY 10504. ------------------------------ Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 25 Oct 2002 to 26 Oct 2002 (#2002-273) There are 3 messages totalling 111 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Rhizomatous shrubs for intercepting road surface pollutants? 2. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks botany positions 3. Resident Naturalist, Southeastern Peru, Dec. 2002 to June 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 11:59:46 EDT From: TLSParker@AOL.COM Subject: Rhizomatous shrubs for intercepting road surface pollutants? I am helping develop a set of Stormwater Best Management Practices (permanent) for a highway project in Montana. So I can promote a more native vegetation-oriented approach, I am looking fo any information that might support using either Symphoricarpos spp., Rosa spp. or Rubus spp. to intercept sediment, or more importantly intercept road surface pollutants (de-icers, oil, other standard gunk that accumulates on paved road surfaces). The above species will grow naturally on certain landform positions adjacent to the road surface and I would rather not see native shrub patches be replaced by non-native turf grasses because of a lac of precedent. In fact, any information about any shrubs used for this purpose anywhere would be helpful; the data people use to justify grass-based bio-swales usually comes from wetter, warmer climates than ours. Thank you, Tom Parker Hamilton, Montana ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 12:37:58 -0700 From: Jennifer_Akin@NPS.GOV Subject: Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks botany positions Field Assistants Needed! Vegetation Sampling and Mapping Project Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Winter/Summer 2002 Application deadline: October 31, 2002!! The National Park Service is seeking one to three botanical technicians to conduct a vegetation sampling and mapping project. Sampling will occur in elevation ranges of 1700 to 11500 feet spanning both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI), California. Dates of employment are dependent upon weather but are anticipated to begin in mid January/February. Work includes identifying plants to the species level, recording detailed environmental parameters, using Global Positioning systems, hiking to remote front country settings, and backpacking to remote areas in the back country for 6-10 days at a time. A portion of time will also be dedicated to plant identification and data entry in a laboratory/office setting. Applicants with demonstrated related experience desired, but at a minimum must: ? be able to carry heavy backpacks on long access trails to remote areas ? be able to interact well with crew members in a front country and back country setting ? have an interest in plant taxonomy and vegetation sampling techniques ? have a desire to practice minimum impact techniques in the wilderness Incumbent must supply own food, clothing, boots, water bottles, and dinnerware. SEKI will supply backpack, sleeping bag and pad, tent, cooking stove and pots, fuel, water filters, and sampling gear. Hiring announcement SEKI-03-06JH, entitled Biological Science Tech. (Temporary), is available on the USAJOBS website at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov ? Read the announcement carefully and submit all required documents with your application. ? The SEKI-03-06JH announcement number covers several job types, so you must list the job title of "Plant Ecology" on the application to be considered for this position. ? Positions are at the GS-5 level ($11.32/hr) and GS-6 level ($12.62/hr) ? Include all experience related to botany, taxonomy, vegetation sampling, and related fields. ? Applications must be postmarked by October 31 ,2002. Good luck!! For more information email Jennifer Akin, SEKI Biological Technician: jennifer_akin@nps.gov ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 17:35:18 -0400 From: Kim Failor <perunaturalist@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Resident Naturalist, Southeastern Peru, Dec. 2002 to June 2003 Explorer's Inn is an ecotourism lodge situated in the Tambopata National Reserve, a tropical rainforest reserve in Southeastern Peru. Explorer's Inn supercedes the natural biodiverstiy expected in any tropical rainforest, due to the 8 different forest types that can be found within the 35 km of trails and the fact that the reserve is at the border of tropical and subtropical ecosystems. So far, the following has been documented: 1200+ species of butterflies, 600 species of birds, 175 species of dragonflies, and 1400+ species of vascular plants. The Resident Naturalist Program at Explorer's Inn began in 1978. Each RN, often recently graduated Biologists or Ecologists, are given free room and board in exchange for guiding tourists 10 days per month. The remainder of the time is spent primarily on research and various other duties. The research of each RN is organized and supervised by the Head RN. The RN program is a volunteer program, in which RNs usually stay for 6 months. Explorer's Inn is located 50 km upriver from the nearest town and therefore there is no electricity or hot water and the usual tropical insect fauna florishes. Spanish is not required of the RNs, but some fluency is very helpful. If you are interested in being an RN from December or January 2002/2003 to June or July 2003, please contact Kim Failor, Explorer's Inn's Head RN at perunaturalist@yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 25 Oct 2002 to 26 Oct 2002 (#2002-273) *************************************************************** ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ
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