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A Major Blind Spot In Drought Risk Financing: Water Services In Low-Income Countries, Markus Enenkel, Nathan L. Engle, Mark D. Svoboda

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Bigmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus Cyprinellus) Migratorybehaviour And Seasonal Home Range Overlap Are Functionsof Geographic Space In A Fragmented Riverscape, L.F.G. Gutowsky, M. Stuart, A. Caskenentte, L. Jarvis, D. A. Watkinson, C. Kovachik, D. R. Leroux, N. B. Kludt, Mark A. Pegg, E. C. Enders

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Gut Microbial Composition Of Cyprinella Lutrensis (Red Shiner) And Notropis Stramineus (Sand Shiner): Insights From Wild Fish Populations, K. Starr, F Montesanto, E. Perisho, Mark A. Pegg, S. Fernando

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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A Comparison Of Tag Retention And Mortality From Two Tagging Methods For Internal Tag Placement In Channel Catfish Ictalurus Punctatus, T. C. Durhack, H. A. Simpson, D. A. Watkinson, Mark A. Pegg, E. C. Enders

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Do Nitrogen And Phosphorus Influence Channel Catfish Growth In A Great Plains River?, C. Oathout, Mark A. Pegg

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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Health Vulnerability Mapping For Drought: A Case Study In A Predominantly Rural, Agricultural State, B. J. Fard, J. Puvvula, K. Smith, Michael Hayes, R. Lookadoo, Rezaul Mamood, S. Medcalf, C. Rowe, M. Durr, J. E. Bell

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Sustainability Nexus Analytics, Informatics, And Data (Aid): Drought, L. S. Huning, S. M. Bateni, Michael Hayes Et Al.

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Accuracy Of Openet Satellite-Based Evapotranspiration Data To Support Water Resource And Land Management Applications, J. M. Volk, J. L. Huntington, F. S. Melton, R. Allen, M. Anderson, J. B. Fisher, Ayse Kilic, A. Ruhoff, G. B. Senay, B. Minor, C. Morton

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Are Larger Cities More Central In Urban Networks: A Metaanalysis, X. Li, Z. Neal

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Regional Climate Center Program - Past, Present, And Future: Reflections From 40 Years Of Regional Climate Services, N. A. Unphlett, T. J. Brown, C. E. Conrad, T. U. Wall, B. L. Hall, A. T. Degaetano, J. W. Nielsen-Gammon, Rezaul Mamood, T. G. Houston

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Genomic Patterns In The Dwarf Kingfishers (Genus Ceyx) Of Northern Melanesia Reveal A Clear Mechanistic Framework Explaining The Paradox Of The Great Speciators, D. A. Deraad, A. N. Files, L. H. Decicco, R. P. Martin, P. Holland, D. Pikacha Jr., I. G. Tigulu, D. Boseto, T. H. Lavery, M. J. Anderson, R. G. Moyle

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Diving At High Altitude: O2 Transport And Utilization In The Ruddy Duck And Torrent Duck In The Andes, K. G. Mccracken, G. Scott, L. Alza, A. Astie, C. Bakkeren, R. E. Wilson Et Al.

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Efficacy Of Dry Peppermint Leaves As An Ant Repellent, Amal Chacko

2024 REYES Proceedings

Ant (Formicidae) infestation is a typical residential disturbance, often necessitating the use of chemical repellents that pose environmental and health dangers. This study looks into the possibilities of a natural alternative, dry peppermint (Mentha piperita L) leaves as a chemical repellent. Given the diversity of ant species and their variable responses to stimuli, this study seeks to determine the efficiency of dried peppermint leaves as a general ant repellent. A pilot study will be carried out to determine the repellent qualities of this spice against a specific ant species. The precise aims include evaluating if dry peppermint leaves …

Optimizing Cover Crop Management In Eastern Nebraska: Insights From Crop Simulation Modeling, A. Shiferaw, G. Birru, Tsegaye Tadesse, M. R. Schmer, Tala Awada, V. L. Jin, Brian D. Wardlow, J. Iqbal, A. Freidenreich, T. Kharel, Makki Khorchani, Z. Mersha, S. Begna, C. Sohoulande

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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The Ltar Common Experiment: Facilitating Improved Agricultural Sustainability Through Coordinated Cross-Site Research, M. A. Liebig, L. J. Abendroth, G. P. Robertson, D. Augustine, D. Boughton, Makki Khorchani Et Al.

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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Evaluation Of Rothc Model For Predicting Soil Organic Carbon Stock In North-West Ethiopia, B. Geremew, Tsegaye Tadesse, B. Bedadi, H. T. Gollany, K. Tesfaye, A. Aschalew, A. Tilaye, W. Abera

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Default Options On Choice Of Electricity Utility At Grid Parity: A Mixed Methods Study, M. E. Burbach, S. L. Moncure, S. M. Kennedy, J. M. Smith

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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Snapshot Usa 2021: A Third Coordinated National Camera Trap Survey Of The United States, J. F. Benson Et Al.

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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From Classroom To Community: Service-Learning And The Sustainable Development Goals, Genejane M. Adarlo, Jeannette Nina Delos Reyes, Kevin Christopher Go, Genesis Kelly Lontoc, Nota F. Magno, Mark Anthony D. Abenir, Sabrina Kate Paner-Montiel, Noelle Flores

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is crucial for equipping individuals with the competences needed to address the pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges of our time. Despite the recognized potential of service-learning in cultivating competences that can promote sustainable development, there is a lack of empirical research exploring the development of these competences among students. Hence, this study examined the effectiveness of service-learning as a pedagogical approach to ESD in fostering essential competences among students. The research involved 43 groups of students, who engaged in addressing various sustainable development issues through service-learning. A thematic analysis of students’ written reflections revealed …

Ms Environmental Biology Capstone Project, Klaudia Sowizral

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Thelephorales fungi are considered important ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF) in forest ecosystems, yet the patterns of diversity and distribution and the processes that shape them remain poorly understood. This study aims to address this research gap by conducting an exploratory analysis of Thelephorales fungi in soil and litter across various habitat types and environmental characteristics. To do so, we used data collected and synthesized by the Climush project, a multi-year, systematic sampling of macrofungal diversity across North America, that aims to assess sexual (sporocarp and spore trap data) and asexual (soil and endophyte metabarcode data) diversity and distribution in relation to …

Ms Environmental Biology Capstone Project, Denise Corona

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Land-use change (LUC) is a key driver of biodiversity loss, altering the structure and function of ecosystems through human activities such as urbanization and agriculture. This change has led to habitat loss and fragmentation, resulting in the rapid decline of avian populations globally. Wildlife rehabilitation centers are the primary responders for injured birds and their records provide valuable data to monitor potential factors impacting bird populations. However, these datasets are underutilized in research. This study examined how LUC in the Front Range affects the likelihood and circumstances of admission of injured birds to the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance (RMWA) in …

Sarah Pohjola, Senior Art Exhibition Portfolio, Earth's Destruction, Sarah Pohjola

Senior Art Portfolios

This work was created for the Senior Art Exhibition Portfolio 2024. This work includes graphic design and illustration focused on environmental conservation.

2023 San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Annual Report, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is a network for public agencies that serves the San Diego region to share expertise, leverage resources and advance comprehensive solutions to facilitate climate change planning. By partnering with academia, nonprofits, and businesses, the SDRCC also works to leverage the profile of regional leadership. This is the 2023 San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Annual Report.

Household Water Conservation For The Upper Colorado River Basin, Lauren Ott

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Fresh, clean, potable water is the most important natural resource to sustain human life. Concern over the continued, equitable and affordable access to such water is therefore top of mind. Calls for climate change mitigation practices, improved natural resource management, and enhanced attention to water conservation have therefore become increasingly prevalent. These water conservation practices require population-wide political, attitudinal and behavioral shifts and it will be especially impactful for wealthy nations and wealthy people to be mindful of instituting these changes in their own spaces.

In this project, I conduct a literature review to investigate current challenges surrounding water from …

Enhancing Global Food Security: Opportunities For The American Meteorological Society, L. Stuart, M. Hobbins, E. Niebuhr, A. C. Ruane, R. Pulwarty, A. Hoell, W. Thiaw, C. Rosenzweig, Francisco Munoz-Arriola, M. Jahn, M. Harrar

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Virtual Fence On Heart Rate Response In Beef Cattle, K. Dozler, Y. Xiong, T. Mulliniks, Andrew R. Little, M. Stephenson

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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A Functional Response In Resource Selection Links Multi-Scale Responses Of A Large Carnivore To Human Mortality Risk, Kyle Duncan Dougherty, J. A. Dellinger, B. Cristescu, D. J. Gammons, D. K. Garcelon, J. M. Higley, Q. E. Martins, S.P.D. Riley, J. A. Sikich, T. R. Stephenson, T. W. Vickers, G. M. Wengert, C. C. Wilmers, H. U. Wittmer, John F. Benson

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Theory suggests that animals make hierarchical, multiscale resource selection decisions to address the hierarchy of factors limiting their fitness. Ecologists have developed tools to link population-level resource selection across scales; yet, theoretical expectations about the relationship between coarse-and fine-scale selection decisions at the individual level remain elusive despite their importance to fitness. With GPS-telemetry data collected across California, USA, we evaluated resource selection of mountain lions (Puma concolor; n = 244) relative to spatial variation in human-caused mortality risk. With hierarchical resource selection, coarse-scale selection determines availability at finer scales. This simple relationship allowed us to demonstrate that …

Cave Signs: Assessing Mammoth Cave National Park's Access For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing, Katelyn Lane

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This project evaluates the accessibility of cave tours in Mammoth Cave National Park for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community (DHHC). The study was advertised to the DHHC with the use of flyers through the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, First Baptist Church Bowling Green’s Deaf Ministry, WKU social media, and directly to visitors who contacted the park seeking services. Willing participants either joined a group tour or reserved their own cave tour, requesting necessary accommodations. Following these tours, a survey was given inquiring about participants’ general experience with Mammoth Cave, whether all their needs …

Hydrological Impacts Of The Conservation Reserve Program—A Mini Review, L.B.S. Leal, T. Roy, Daniel R. Uden, Karina Schoengold

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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Evaluating The Repellent Properties Of Paprika On Ants, Jonathan J. Toj Castellanos

2024 REYES Proceedings

Ants are a problem no matter where you are, which is why we should always have a way to repel them on hand. Spices can be an eco-friendly and cheaper alternative to common insecticides sold in supermarkets. These insecticides are generally made from toxic products, which can affect both humans and animals. This research aimed to find the perfect spice to replace insecticides. Paprika was chosen because it is very common, especially in Guatemalan territory. Several experiments were conducted to verify the effects of paprika on ants. It was tested on one of the most common ant species in Central …