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Nitrogen Supply And Physical Disturbance Shapes Arctic Stream Nitrogen Uptake Through Effects On Metabolic Activity, Maria Myrstener, Steven A. Thomas, Reiner Giesler, Ryan A. Sponseller

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

1. Climate change in the Arctic is altering the delivery of nutrients from terrestrial to aquatic ecosystems. The impact of these changes on downstream lakes and rivers is influenced by the capacity of small streams to retain such inputs. Given the potential for nutrient limitation in oligotrophic Arctic streams, biotic demand should be high, unless harsh environmental conditions maintain low biomass standing stocks that limit nutrient uptake capacity.

2. We assessed the drivers of nutrient uptake in two contrasting headwater environments in Arctic Sweden: one stream draining upland tundra and the other draining an alluvial valley with birch forest. At …

Building Institutional Knowledge Into Student Leaders: A Repository Of Student-Led Climate Change Initiatives At Wmu, Aida Amirul Bahri

Honors Theses

Students and registered student organizations (RSO) at Western Michigan University (WMU) have increasingly shown interest in climate change and environmental issues. However, student leadership roles are often held short-term due to the rapid displacement cycle of student bodies caused by graduation, institution transfers and other factors. New leaders often struggle with picking up where former students left off and advancing previously established efforts. WMU student groups lack an effective system of maintaining institutional knowledge, including student-led campaigns and accomplishments, to support a smoother transition that would empower student leaders and build upon prior progress. The goal of this project is …

Outline - Coyote Population Dynamics, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to encourage students to begin thinking about the interactions between animals in an environment and the ways in which those interactions affect each animal. Students will learn about predator/prey dynamics and ecosystem biodiversity through the lens of coyotes and other city predators, primarily cats, by learning about their diets and movement patterns. They will then be asked to consider the impacts of humans and feral cat colonies on urban environments. Students will learn through discussion and interactive activities before presenting their findings via a management plan presentation.

Powerpoint - Coyote Population Dynamics, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Student Diet And Activity Tracker Worksheet, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Outline - Coyote Traits, Adaptations & Behavior, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to facilitate student acquisition of background knowledge on topics related to Canid speciation and evolution. This will focus on unique physical and behavioral characteristics of coyotes from other Canids as well as those adaptations that have allowed them to become so widely distributed through North America, though not quite as well distributed as dogs, which will also be a focus of this lesson. Students will research and present their findings via a Project Based Learning (PBL) poster.

Powerpoint - Coyote Traits, Adaptations & Behavior, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Outline - Coyote Biodiversity, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to facilitate student acquisition of background knowledge on topics related to human and coyote impacts on biodiversity. This will focus on how humans impact biodiversity in urban areas, how coyotes fit into the urban food web, and how the two species interact with one another. Students will research and present their findings via a Project Based Learning (PBL) poster.

Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Outline - Coyote Wildlife Management, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to facilitate student acquisition of knowledge on topics related to human and coyote interactions. This will focus on how humans and coyotes interact in urban areas and ways in which scientists can mitigate conflicts between the two species. Students will research and present their findings via a PowerPoint presentation.

Powerpoint - Coyote Wildlife Management, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

No abstract provided.

Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Coyote Risk Assessment Backyard Survey, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 1, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 2, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 3, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 4, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 5, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 6, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Urban La Birds - Part 1, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Bird Resources For Educators, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Alphabetical Bird Checklist - Ca, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Birds - Masters Of Flight, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Bird Coloring Pages & Facts, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Feeder Watch Tally Sheet, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Cookie Cutter Bird Seed Feeders, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Hummingbird Fun Fact Cards, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Hummingbird Resource For Teachers, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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