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A Global Risk Assessment of Coastal Regions Based on the Disaster Mitigation Potential of their Mangrove Forests
(2018-05)Mangrove forests are found to lessen the impact of tsunamis, cyclones, and their subsequent flooding in nearby areas. Unfortunately, they are one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. Due to their wide and dense ... -
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact and the Waukesha Diversion Application
(2015-05)Water management and regulation represent a large public policy problem. Freshwater resources are at risk as populations increase and more stress is placed on these water supplies. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin ... -
Growing Innovation: Can Locally Sourced and Recycled Materials be utilized in Engineering an Industry Alternative Extensive Green Roof Substrate?
(2016-05)The objective of this study was to develop a more sustainable and lower cost green roof substrate using locally-sourced and recycled materials. The hope is that these substrates can supplement or replace the mined and ... -
The Growth in Access to Local Produce within Urban Populations in Southeastern Wisconsin
(2015-04-25)The growth in access to local food in urban areas is an important topic concerning a large population of people. A source used to connect people with fresh food is the Farm Fresh Atlas which provides a listing of local ... -
The Gypsy Moth: is Defoliation Dependant on Climate Factors?
(2013-09-11)The gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, is one of North America's most devastating forest pests. It is responsible for millions of dollars in damage to forests and communities and it is subject to billion dollar management plans. ... -
Habitat Analysis for Endangered Axolotl Introduction
(2018-05)The axolotl is a salamander that is indigenous to the Xochimilco Complex near Mexico City, and is on the brink of extinction in the wild. As ecologist Richard Griffiths sates, “The axolotl is a complete conservation ... -
Identifying Differences in Illinois Dry Prairies by Examining Soil Factors and their Effects on Plant Species Composition
(2013-09-11)Illinois is home to a wide array of prairie remnants that have been preserved from the period of westward expansion. Of these, dry prairies are known to be among the most species rich. Within the class of dry prairies there ... -
The Impact of an Alternative Deicing Product on Urban Storm Basin Salinity
(2011-12-12)Adverse winter driving conditions have been mitigated by the implementation of deicing salt applications to road surfaces for over 70 years. The effects that deicers, specifically sodium chloride, have on the environment ... -
Impacts of Fraxinus Population Dynamics and Forest Tree Species Composition on the Distribution of Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis
(2013-09-11)The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive beetle responsible for killing millions of ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) across North America. With a host species that spans much of the Eastern United States and no ... -
Importance of Economics, Conservation Laws, and Law Enforcement Concerning Deforestation of the Costa Rican Tropical Rainforest
(2015-05)The rainforest is a necessary natural resource. There are several plant and animal species we have not yet discovered that may live there, but we may never discover them if the rainforest continues to disappear; which ... -
Insect Pest Communities in Potential Biofuel Grasses of Upper Midwest USA
(2011-04-20)With the increasing concern about the use of fossil fuels, cellulosic biofuel crops are gaining additional attention. Two of these potential bioenergy crops are switchgrass and miscanthus, and the majority of research ... -
Invasion Factors in Northern Wisconsin Lakes
(2013-09-11)Lake ecosystems are valuable as a source of human resources by providing recreation and food. Because of the heavy use of lakes by humans, these lakes are also susceptible to invasive species. Understanding the success of ... -
Invasive Plant Species Interactions
(2020-05)Biodiversity around the world has been declining,and one of the major contributors of its decline are invasive species. Invasive species can rapidly spread, and have disproportionate effects on ... -
Is Synthetic Turf Really “Greener”? A Lifecycle Analysis of Sports Fields Across the United States
(2016-05)Replacing natural grass fields with synthetic turf is a trend sweeping the nation. Synthetic field installation is associated with reduced annual maintenance cost, elimination of watering, mowing, fertilizer, and tripling ... -
Lead Contamination in Soils Near Mines in Southeastern Missouri
(2017)Lead mining is very important in today’s society, and is used for a lot of everyday products. The most common products are batteries, cable covering, ammunition, and shielding radiation. Over the years, lead mining has ... -
Lyme Disease: Habitat Fragmentation and the Abundance of White-tailed Deer
(2017-05)Lyme disease is a prevalent vector disease that can be found in much of the United States. The tick that carries it, the blacklegged tick, is found in the Eastern part of the United States. This study will look at six ... -
Managing Grassland Biofuel Cropping Systems for Plant Diversity and Productivity
(2012-04)With the rapid depletion of fossil fuels such as oil and coal, the future of the US fuel supply may depend on alternative energies such as biofuels. However the most commonly implemented biofuel today, corn ethanol, is ... -
Method Development for Contaminant Uptake Pathways Using Triclosan and Macroinvertebrates
(2016-05)Triclosan (TCS) is an antibacterial chemical added to personal care products. Because large quantities of triclosan are produced and subsequently introduced into environmental systems, it is important to understand how ... -
Mycorrhizal Abundance and Diversity: Factors Determined by Forest Succession
(2016-05)Mycorrhizae are fungus that generally form symbiotic relationships on the roots of 90% of all terrestrial plant species. There are the two main categories of mycorrhizae: Arbuscular mycorrhizae typically grow on herbaceous ...
