Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 5 Jan 2003 to 6 Jan 2003 (#2003-6)
There are 12 messages totalling 687 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. 2003 National Wetlands Awards Nominations Due Jan 10, 2003
2. Symposium: Tiger in the Forest: Sustainable Nature-based Tourism in
Southeast Asia
3. Sustainability Journal and Books
4. Fw: Press Release: Streamflow Increased Sharply in 1970s, USGS reports
5. Winter Wetland Courses
6. Job Announcement, GIS modeling
7. Visiting Scientist Awards @ Baruch Marine Field Lab
8. Call for Papers - World Wolf Congress 2003
9. Research assistants - forestry and wildlife
10. JOB OPENING-WATERSHED NUTRIENT MODELING
11. Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Course
12. Advanced Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Course
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:57:26 -0500
From: National Wetlands Awards <wetlandsawards@ELI.ORG>
Subject: 2003 National Wetlands Awards Nominations Due Jan 10, 2003
Take time now to recognize and nominate deserving wetland leaders this
New Year. The deadline for nomination forms for the 2003 National
Wetlands Awards is January 10, 2003 (postmarked).
Each year the environmental community comes together to honor
individuals who have dedicated their time and energy to protecting our
nation's precious wetlands. The National Wetlands Awards Program honors
individuals from across the country who have demonstrated extraordinary
effort, innovation, and excellence through programs or projects at the
regional, state, or local level.
Program co-sponsors - the Environmental Law Institute, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Natural
Resources Conservation Service - believe that rewarding these efforts
helps ensure that future generations will have quality wetlands,
biological diversity, and clean water. Awards are given for the
following categories: Education/Outreach, Science Research, Volunteer
Leadership, Land Stewardship and Development, and Outstanding Wetlands
Program Development.
To download the nomination form, please visit our website at
http://www.eli.org/nwa/nwaprogram.htm. For more information about the
National Wetlands Awards Program, please e-mail wetlandsawards@eli.org,
or contact Erica Pencak at 202-939-3822.
***
The Environmental Law Institute is an independent, non-profit research
and educational organization based in Washington, DC. ELI serves the
environmental profession in business, government, the private bar,
public interest organizations, academia, and the press.
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:33:11 -0500
From: David Inouye <inouye@umd.edu>
Subject: Symposium: Tiger in the Forest: Sustainable Nature-based Tourism in
Southeast Asia
SAVE THE DATE
Tiger in the Forest: Sustainable Nature-based Tourism in Southeast Asia
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
March 20 and 21, 2003
The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation s 2003 symposium will explore
the role of nature-based tourism in biodiversity conservation within
mainland Southeast Asia (specifically Cambodia, Lao People s Democratic
Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam). The region harbors a significant
proportion of the world s rare and endemic plants and animals, including
several species new to science. As the number of tourists and travel
businesses drawn to the region increases, so too does concern for the
sustainability of natural areas and local communities, from a biological,
cultural, and economic standpoint.
Tiger in the Forest: Sustainable Nature-based Tourism in Southeast Asia
will provide a forum for biologists, tourism industry professionals,
conservation practitioners, governmental decision makers, and community
stakeholders to explore ways to address the needs of unique and fragile
ecosystems through the economic and conservation potential of tourism.
Day One (March 20) speakers will examine the biodiversity of mainland
Southeast Asia, threats to that biodiversity, the economic basis of the
region s biodiversity crisis, and the importance of cultural and biological
diversity in evaluating nature-based tourism success. Speakers will also
explore the difficult issues and questions facing the travel industry,
science, policy makers, and community stakeholders; and the role of science
in planning, monitoring, and implementing tourism projects.
Day Two (March 21) will consider the opportunities and challenges involved
in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of conservation-based
tourism projects. The conference will result in a framework for action that
will be relevant to decision makers, tour operators, conservation
practitioners, and consumers.
The symposium is a collaborative effort by the American Museum of Natural
History s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, the Wildlife
Conservation Society, and World Wildlife Fund.
CALL FOR POSTERS: A limited number of posters will be accepted for
presentation. Poster subjects must relate to the symposium s themes. Case
studies are encouraged. Please limit abstracts to 300 words, and include
title, author(s), and contact information for the lead author. Abstracts
may be submitted to the CBC's Outreach Program Coordinator, Fiona Brady, at
brady@amnh.org.
Submission deadline: February 28, 2003.
Early Registration Fee (by Friday, January 31, 2003):
Two Days $100 non members ($80 members/seniors, $50 students)
Single Day $50 non members ($40 members/seniors, $25 students)
Please note that all sessions of the conference will be conducted in English
For more information, or to register, please visit the CBC s website at
http://research.amnh.org/biodiversity and click on Spring Symposium, or
call 212-769-5200. If you wish to receive email updates about the
symposium, please write to biodiversity@amnh.org.
1/03
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:40:02 -0800
From: "Prof. Walter Leal Filho" <lealfilho@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Sustainability Journal and Books
Dear Colleagues,
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Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
(IJSHE), the world´s leading peer-reviewed periodical
on aspects of sustainable development in higher
education, is offering entirely FREE access to the
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future studies, Foresight, for the whole of this week.
Please feel free to circulate to colleagues who may
be interested. The link is at:
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Moreover, the latest information leaflet on the
award-winning book series "Environmental Education,
Environmental Communication and
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which also contains information on the latest titles
"Teaching Sustainability" and "International
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:47:19 -0500
From: Karen Claxon <kclaxon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Fw: Press Release: Streamflow Increased Sharply in 1970s, USGS repo
ts
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene J Kinerney" <Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 11:25 AM
Subject: Press Release: Streamflow Increased Sharply in 1970s, USGS
reports
News Release
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey
Release: Contact:
January 6, 2003 Gregory J. McCabe
Address: Email:
Denver Federal Center gmccabe@usgs.gov
Mail Stop 412
Denver, CO 80225
Phone:
303-236-7278
Streamflow Increased Sharply in 1970s, USGS Reports
Streamflow in the conterminous United States (U.S.) increased sharply
around 1970 according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS). The results show marked increases in low to moderate
streamflow,
and less significant increases in high streamflow. This conclusion is
based
on an analysis of streamflow records from 400 USGS streamgages from 1941
to1999. The study, entitled "A step increase in streamflow in the
conterminous United States" by Gregory McCabe and David Wolock, was
published in the December 24, 2002 issue of Geophysical Research
Letters. A
description of the study can be viewed at the web site
http://ks.water.usgs.gov/Kansas/pubs/reports/dmw.grl.v29.html.
The abrupt rise in streamflow occurred mostly in the eastern U.S. and
coincided with an increase in precipitation. The identification of an
abrupt rise in streamflow, rather than a gradual increase, is important
because an abrupt change signals a climate system shift that likely will
remain relatively constant until a new shift occurs, according to report
co-author David Wolock. Abrupt shifts in climate are common and often
related to changes in ocean temperatures and circulation patterns; such
changes in climate frequently persist for decades at a time. The study
results suggest that decision makers exploring future plans for water
management or flood mitigation need to consider that future streamflow
conditions may be different from past conditions. Robust water and
flood
planning demands an understanding of climate variation and the resulting
wide range of potential future streamflow conditions.
The USGS operates a network of nearly 7,000 streamgages nationwide, many
in
real-time -- visit them on the web at http://water.usgs.gov/waterwatch.
The
streamflow information used for statistical computation in this study
also
is used for water management, monitoring floods and droughts, bridge
design
and many other uses. For more information on archived information,
visit
http://water.usgs.gov/nwis. Although the national streamgage network is
operated primarily by the USGS, it is funded by a partnership of 800
agencies at the Federal, State, Tribal, and local levels.
As the Nation's science agency for natural resources, hazards and the
environment, the USGS is committed to meeting the health, safety and
knowledge needs of the changing world around us.
***www.usgs.gov***
Butch Kinerney
Public Affairs Specialist
USGS Office of Communications
703-648-4732
bkinerney@usgs.gov
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 12:38:29 -0500
From: Bronwyn <Dir.Educate@WETLAND.ORG>
Subject: Winter Wetland Courses
Time is running out to register for these uniques wetland courses:
Scholarships are available - Contact Bronwyn Mitchell =
dir.educate@wetland.org for more information.
WINTER WOODY PLANT ID:
This 2.5-day course will help give the professional a competitive edge =
on winter plant identification. Taxonomic keys and field excursions =
will be utilized to identify over 80 woody species. Woody Plants in =
Winter by Core and Ammons included. Background in botany preferred but =
not necessary.
Instructor: Bill Sipple
Location: Environmental Concern St. Michael's, MD
Date: February 6-8, 2003
Cost: $475
=20
WINTER DELINEATION:
Designed for professionals already familiar with the Corps of Engineers =
wetland delineation method looking to further enhance their skills. A =
mixture of field and class work will help students conquer the =
difficulties in delineating after leaf drop along with unpredictable =
soil and hydrology conditions. Environmental Concern is an accredited =
training facility for the USCOE. =20
Instructor: Albert McCullough, III, P.E.
Location: Patuxent National Wildlife Visitor's Center, Laurel, MD
Date: February 18-20, 2003
Cost: $575
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:11:49 -0500
From: Leonard Pearlstine <pearlstn@UFL.EDU>
Subject: Job Announcement, GIS modeling
GIS Programmer
Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
University of Florida
The Ft Lauderdale Research and Education Center is seeking applicants for
technical programming positions on an ongoing applied ecological research
project that looks at the entire Greater Everglades South Florida
landscape and evaluates the effects of restoration alternatives on listed
species, biological diversity and ecological integrity.
The successful candidate will assist the coding of spatial wildlife
habitat models and decision support systems in a ArcView/ ArcGIS
environment, development of models of spatial patterns in the landscape
and how these relate to sustainable wildlife communities, maintenance of
natural processes, and habitat change, and landscape model integration
with the WWW and other avenues of public and policy-maker outreach. Models
will assist federal and state agencies in making recommendations and
permit decision in south Florida. Preparation of documentation, metadata,
and publications is expected.
Applicant should be well versed in Visual Basic, ERSI ArcGIS and the
ArcObjects development platform. Education and experience in ecology,
conservation biology, or related field and experience with ecological risk
assessment and stressor response models are a plus. Experience in working
in an integrated multi-disciplinary team environment is desirable. Salary
includes a full benefits package and will depend upon education and
experience. Position will be filled immediately. The appointment is for
one year with additional years possible depending upon continued funding
and successful performance of duties. Please send letter of interest, and
CV by mail or e-mail no later than February 1, 2003 to (electronic
submission is preferred): Dr Leonard Pearlstine, University of Florida-
IFAS, 3205 College Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33314-7799.
pearlstn@ufl.edu.
AA/EA/EEO. If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position,
please call (954) 577-6304.
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:04:13 -0500
From: Dave Bushek <dbushek@BELLE.BARUCH.SC.EDU>
Subject: Visiting Scientist Awards @ Baruch Marine Field Lab
Visiting Scientist Awards for Summer- Fall 2003
Baruch Marine Field Laboratory
University of South Carolina, Georgetown
Applications are being accepted for awards to support investigators
interested in spending 2 to 4 weeks in residence at the Baruch Marine Field
Laboratory at North Inlet Estuary, during the 2003 field season.
Faculty level investigators who would benefit from the close proximity of a
variety of salt marsh/estuarine habitats and a modern research facility are
encouraged to apply. We especially encourage scientists with interests in
establishing long-term research programs in the area. Proposals for
field-based studies that can be supported by existing infrastructure and
extant databases will be favored. Information on the BMFL, the study site,
and the faculty associated with the Marine Science Program can be found at
www.baruch.sc.edu.
Each award will provide $3000 of support for salary, travel, and research
expenses. In addition, we are offering laboratory/office space, access to
equipment, use of small boats, and single bedroom accommodations at no
charge. Awardees will be expected to present a research seminar during
their stay.
A letter of introduction and intent should provide the following information
- current area of research and what new work you would initiate while on
site,
- previous association with or potential collaborations with resident or
campus-based researchers,
- period(s) you would like to spend in residence, (investigators may choose
to make multiple trips rather than one extended stay)
- specific field and equipment access you would require.
In addition to this narrative, please provide your CV and a budget for the
planned expenditure of a $3000 award.
Applications must be received by February 14, 2003, and the awards will be
made on March 10, 2003. Email submissions are acceptable.
Award funds must be spent between April 30 and November 30, 2003.
Please direct inquires and applications to:
Dr. Dennis M. Allen
Baruch Marine Field laboratory, USC
P.O. Box 1630
Georgetown, SC 29442
843 546 3623
dallen@belle.baruch.sc.edu
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:17:24 -0700
From: Marco Musiani <mmusiani@UCALGARY.CA>
Subject: Call for Papers - World Wolf Congress 2003
Dear Ecology Colleagues,
Please find below all info regarding the World Wolf Congress 2003.
The congress will be extraordinary and its location (Banff National Park)
is genuine Canadian wilderness.
Best Regards,
Marco Musiani
University of Calgary
mmusiani@ucalgary.ca
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The Central Rockies Wolf Project is pleased to announce a Call for Papers
for the World Wolf Congress 2003 - Bridging Science and Community, to be
held at the Banff Centre (Banff, Canada) from September 25-28, 2003.
Please visit www.worldwolfcongress.ca for complete information.
The Central Rockies Wolf Project is inviting the world community to share
scientific and community approaches to wolf management and conservation.
This congress will bring together an international delegation of
scientists, government agencies, hunters, ranchers, conservationists,
members of the business community, artisans, and the general public to
discuss wolf ecology and conservation.
We invite you to submit an individual paper or poster abstract submission
for the World Wolf Congress 2003. Abstract submissions must be received by
March 15, 2003. Abstracts will be judged by the WWC 2003 Scientific
Advisory Committee. For a complete listing of the committee, please visit
www.worldwolfcongress.ca.
At http://www.graywolf.ca/worldwolfcongress/papers.html you can
download files for the Call for Papers (in pdf format) and
Abstract form (in MS Word format). Further, Please feel free to forward
these files to other interested persons. Queries regarding the Call
for Papers can be sent to papers@graywolf.ca.
Delegate registration for the World Wolf Congress 2003 began Monday
October 21, 2002. Registration information can be found on-line at
www.worldwolfcongress.ca. Queries can be sent to registration@graywolf.ca.
General congress queries can be sent to congress@graywolf.ca. "Emergency
phone": (403) 678 9633.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at the World
Wolf Congress 2003.
Regards,
Steve Wadlow
Congress Director
Mark Barker
Congress Steering Committee
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Submitted by:
-------------------------------------
Marco Musiani
Faculty of Environmental Design
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N. W.
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Canada
Telephone (+1 403) 283 6803, 220 2475,-2169
Fax (+1 403) 289 6205
E-mail mmusiani@ucalgary.ca
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~mmusiani
The Central Rockies Wolf Project Presents
World Wolf Congress 2003 - Bridging Science and Community
September 25-28, 2003
www.worldwolfcongress.ca
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 12:35:53 -0800
From: Juliann Aukema <aukemaj@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Research assistants - forestry and wildlife
Please do not reply directly. I am posting this for a
colleague: Reply to CATHY RALEY craley@fs.fed.us
FORESTRY and WILDLIFE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS needed for a
pileated woodpecker foraging ecology study in eastern
Oregon. Duration is 6 months with an approximate
start date of 24 March 2003. Two positions will be
filled: 1 Wildlife Technician and 1 Forestry
Technician. Work involves conducting surveys for
pileated woodpeckers, identifying and measuring trees,
snags and logs with pileated woodpecker foraging
excavations, identifying decay fungi and arthropod
prey species. Applicants must be physically capable
of operating snowmobiles on un-groomed trails, hiking
long distances in rough terrain during cold winter and
hot summer conditions, and be able to live and work
cooperatively with co-workers. Previous field
experience identifying birds by sight and sound
(Wildlife Technician) and identifying species of
trees, snags, and logs (Forestry Technician) is
preferred. Duty station will be in the vicinity of
Fort Klamath and Chiloquin, Oregon. Housing may be
available and provided at government rates; positions
may require field camping and some overnight travel.
Salary will be at the GS-5 level (~$12/hr). The job
announcements will be advertised on USA JOBS
(http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/), and we anticipate that
the announcements will be posted in early January.
For more specific information on when and how to
apply, all interested persons should contact CATHY
RALEY (craley@fs.fed.us or 360-753-7686), with the
USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research
Station in Olympia, WA as soon as possible.
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:38:55 -0500
From: "Weller, Donald" <wellerd@SI.EDU>
Subject: JOB OPENING-WATERSHED NUTRIENT MODELING
JOB OPENING-WATERSHED NUTRIENT MODELING. The Smithsonian Environmental Rese
rch Center (SERC) has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate or re
earch technician to join a project modeling nitrogen and phosphorus discharg
from the Patuxent River watershed of Maryland. The work will involve impro
ing statistical and simulation models of nutrient discharge, analyzing the m
dels, coordinating a series of workshops to compare several available Patuxe
t watershed models, and helping to integrate watershed and estuary models in
o a decision support system. Applicants at the postdoctoral level should ha
e a Ph.D. in science or geography. Applicants at the technician level shoul
have a Masters degree. All applicants should have experience with watershe
simulation modeling and multivariate statistical analysis and background in
landscape ecology, ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, nutrient transport, o
hydrology. Other desirable skills include: geographic informati!
on system (GIS), computer programming, or remote sensing. The incumbent wil
be an active participant in project planning, data analysis, and scientific
publications and must be able to work as part of an extended research team.
The position is funded by a 2-year grant from the NOAA Coastal Oceans Progra
. Salary $30,000-40,000 (depending on qualifications) plus benefits. For b
st consideration, send letter of application, resume, graduate and undergrad
ate transcripts (photocopies are fine), and names of three references (with
elephone numbers and e-mail addresses) by February 14, 2003 to Dr. Donald We
ler (wellerd@si.edu), SERC, P.O. Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037-0028. For more
information on SERC visit http://www.serc.si.edu. EOE.
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 22:10:40 +0000
From: "CRC GIS Lab, Smithsonian" <crcgis@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing Course
The Smithsonian Conservation and Research Center is offering the following
course this spring:
GIS & REMOTE SENSING FOR WILDLIFE MANAGERS
An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems &
Remote Sensing in Conservation and Wildlife Management
MARCH 24- MARCH 28, 2003
Increasingly, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing - the
mapping of features using imagery acquired either from an aircraft or a
satellite - have become important tools for decision-making and the applied
management of natural resources. Many federal agencies and NGO's rely on
GIS and satellite data for their work and are starting to produce their own
spatial databases. However, there are few training opportunities for
wildlife managers to learn the application of GIS in everyday management
situations. We are offering a course for wildlife managers that will
provide hands-on experience for the collection of data, GIS analysis of the
data, and map making.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This short course will provide wildlife managers with a working knowledge
about the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote
Sensing to the monitoring and management of wildlife and forest vegetation.
Exercises in establishing locations with a Global Positioning System (GPS),
data input into a GIS, and spatial analysis techniques for GIS will provide
hands-on and real world experience during the course. Based on examples
about habitat selection in songbirds and white-tailed deer, course
participants will learn how to:
* Collect GIS data in the field using survey techniques and GPS.
* Differentially correct GPS data.
* Input GPS data into GIS.
* Input field data into GIS.
* Use GIS for management of large data sets from multiple sources.
* Design and perform analysis using GIS data and spatial analysis
techniques.
* Integrate data with ancillary data, such as satellite imagery, aerial
photography, and State Agency databases.
Visit the web address below for more details and registration information.
The CRC will also be offering an Advanced Course in Conservation GIS and
Remote Sensing. Information on this course is also available on the
following web address:
http://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_tra
ning/introduction/
Contact:
Jenny Gagnon
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
(gagnonj@crc.si.edu)
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 22:12:21 +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 this Spring:
Measuring Landcover Change and its Impact on Endangered Species
MARCH 31- APRIL 4, 2003
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.nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS/GIS_tra
ning/advanced_GIS/
Contact:
Jenny Gagnon
gagnonj@crc.si.edu
1500 Remount Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-635-6535 (GIS Lab)
540-635-6506 (FAX)
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Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 6 Jan 2003 to 7 Jan 2003 (#2003-7)
There are 3 messages totalling 119 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. URL: Fifty Innovations Driven By NSF Research Funding
2. Wiley Mill
3. News: Research Points to Changes in Atmospheric Structure
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 20:20:15 -0800
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: URL: Fifty Innovations Driven By NSF Research Funding
http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/nsf50/nsfoutreach/htm/n50_z2/pages_z3/text_list.ht
The Nifty Fifty: Innovations Driven By NSF Research Funding
1. Accelerating, Expanding Universe
2. American Sign Language Dictionary Development
3. Antarctic Ozone Hole Research
4. Antifreeze Proteins-Secrets For Mankind
5. Arabidopsis-A Plant Genome Project
6. Bar Codes
7. Black Holes Confirmed
8. Bucky Balls
9. Cad/Cam
10. Computer Visualization Techniques
11. The Darci Card
12. Data Compression Technology
13. Discovery Of Planets
14. Doppler Radar
15. Earthquake Mitigation
16. Edible Vaccinations
17. Effects Of Acid Rain
18. El Niņo And La Niņa Predictions
19. The "Eye Chip" Or Retina Chip
20. Fiber Optics
21. Fire Research Management
22. Fireflies, Fruitflies Aid New Research Advances In The Body's 24-Hr Cloc
23. Gamma Ray Bursts
24. Gemini Telescopes
25. Genomics Bio-Pharming With Plants
26. Hantavirus Identification
27. Hot Springs Bacterium Discovery Key To Dna Fingerprinting
28. The Internet
29. L.I.G.O. Project-Gravitational-Wave Observatory
30. Mri-Magnetic Resonance Imaging
31. Microburst Research
32. Mems-Micro- Electro-Mechanical Systems
33. Nanotechnology
34. The National Observatories
35. Overcoming Heavy Metals
36. Overcoming Salt Toxicity
37. The Paci Program
38. Panel Study On Income Dynamics
39. Persons With Disabilities Access To The Web
40. Project Listen
41. Reaction Injection Molding
42. Sheba Program
43. Speech Recognition Technology
44. Star Tap-Science, Technology And Research Transit Access Point
45. Tissue Engineering
46. Tumor Detection
47. Vbns-Very High Speed Backbone Network System
48. Volcanic Eruption Detection
49. Web Browsers
50. Yellow Barrels
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Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 00:07:06 -0500
From: Charles Andrew Cole <cac13@PSU.EDU>
Subject: Wiley Mill
Hi,
I'm trying to find out who sells Wiley mills (for grinding plant materials)
and an approximate cost. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks.
Andy Cole
cac13@psu.edu
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 21:16:56 -0800
From: Ashwani Vasishth <vasishth@USC.EDU>
Subject: News: Research Points to Changes in Atmospheric Structure
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-briefs4.1.2jan04,0,6691572.story?
oll=la%2Dnews%2Dscience
Los Angeles Times:
January 4, 2003
IN BRIEF
Sign of Global Warming Found in Atmosphere
>From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory cited new evidence
that humans are changing the climate. The tropopause, the zone separating
the turbulent lower section of the atmosphere from the more stable
stratosphere, has heightened over the last two decades.
In a study published Friday in the Journal of Geophysical Research,
scientists said the cause was warming of the troposphere by greenhouse
gases and cooling of the stratosphere caused by depletion of ozone.
* * *
Copyright 2003 Los Angeles Times
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End of ECOLOG-L Digest - 6 Jan 2003 to 7 Jan 2003 (#2003-7)
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Thanks to discussion with TVR, I have decided to put a link to back files of the discussion group. This months back files.
The link to complete archives is available elsewhere.
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