Browsing by Author "Bessert, Michael"
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The Effects of Soil Composition on the Health of Tree Species in the Southern Piedmont Region of the US
Channell, Allison P. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)Soil is the foundation for plant life and development. The micro-nutrients found in soil are keyindicators for forest health and response to environmental and human-caused disturbances (Page- Dumroese et al, 2008). Through ... -
Efficient methodology for capturing Crystal Darters along the Red Cedar Riverl
Yang, Blia; Kuske, Jessica; Sandin, Caitlin; Strande, Joe (2012-04)Crystal darter (Ammocrypta asprella) is currently listed as an endangered species in Wisconsin. They have long and slender body with large pectoral fins and a moderately long head and snout. This species thrive in turbid ... -
Examination of Silver and Bighead Carp Distribution in the Illinois River with QGIS
Skeens, Elisabeth (Lisa) M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) and Bighead carp (H. nobilis) were initially introduced to control algal blooms in private ponds. Use of them for this purpose was successful; however, they escaped captivity and ... -
Fats, leans, and in-betweens: a genetic comparison of Lake Trout morphotypes
Hansen, Henry; Johnson, Adam (2012-04)The purpose of this research is to compare genotypic and phenotypic relationships between two of the three Salvelinus namaycush morphotypes in Lake Superior (i.e., subspecies), the siscowet and lean lake trout. The major ... -
Feeding Frequencies in Captive-reared Harpy Eagles, Harpia harpyja
Smith, Julie A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2023)Harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja) are one of the largest raptors in the world and little is known about their reproductive behavior. Typically, two eggs and the incubation period is 53-55 days in a zoo setting and the fledgling ... -
Flying Fox Conservation in an Anthropogenic World
Kagan, Ashley N. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)Bats of the genus Pteropus, commonly known as flying foxes, are frugivorous and/or nectivorous mammals of the suborder Megachiroptera. Throughout the Paleotropics, Pteropus spp. function as pollen vectors and seed dispersers ... -
Genetic Search for Native Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) Populations in Western Wisconsin
Finley, Aimee; Hoffstatter, Jessica; Diaz, Anthony; Xiong, Tom; Chojnacki, Ray; Hanson, Henry; Strande, Joe (2011-04) -
Genetic variation management in bison conservation: A review
Norman, Amanda J. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)North American bison (Bison bison) population numbers were decimated in the nineteenth century and survived through a bottleneck of approximately one-hundred individuals. As a result of the small founding populations, ... -
How Effective is the Endangered Species Act? An Evaluation of Coverage Across Multiple Animal Taxa
Berchem, Emily A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed in 1973 and is the most effective legislation in the United States for the protection of threatened and endangered species. However, even valuable legislation can have faults. ... -
The Human and Environmental Stressors to the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America: Effects on Local Ecosystem and Native Species
Burton, Kurtis P. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)Sometimes we neglect to recognize human impacts on the environment. An example that will be explored includes anthropogenic effects on the Laurentian Great Lakes. This includes degradation of water quality and how it alters ... -
Keystone Specie Loss/ Replacement and its Relative Importance to Conservation
Hogan, Taylor A. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)The constant change of the environment has caused many animals to adapt. However, for those animals that cannot, their persistence becomes unclear. The unfortunate part is that in most cases it is humans that have caused ... -
Lake Sturgeon estimated populations below Red Cedar Dam
Dumask, Andrew; Bauer, Jordan; Johnson, Aaron (2012-04)Surveying fishermen is a good way to estimate the population of Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) By electro-fishing you can get a better estimate of the populations of fishes. Sturgeon were over harvest almost to ... -
A literature review of golden eagle populations and reproductive response to diet in the Uintah Basin
Carlson, Craig M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2018)The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a large raptor with resident and migrant populations in many western states. It is a monogamous species that will typically only initiate a clutch once per year. Habitat, prey species ... -
Microsatellite parentage in the nurseryfish (Kurtus gulliveri) of northern Australia
Bessert, Michael; Sommer, Julie; Berra, Tim; Orti, Guillermo; Chenzhong, Li; Brozek, Jerry (2011-04) -
Photo diagnostic health monitoring of bottlenose dolphins, a proof of concept
Fuller, Justin G. (University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2019)Four major migratory groups of coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) meet at the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, in the waters off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. This area is also a well-known calving ... -
A Review of Public Bowhunting Programs as a Management Strategy for White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
McKinney, Alyssa K. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2021)Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) present a unique management challenge in the mainland United States. As a keystone species in forested ecosystems, high deer population densities have led to declines in forest ... -
Small- Scale Additive Manufacturing: How 3D Printing Innovations Could Be Impacting Polymer Pollution
Nelson, Sarah (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)There is no doubt that additive manufacturing (AM) is changing the global technological landscape for the better. Crucial medical supplies, construction tools, and equipment can be printed quickly and easily to help in ... -
Soil Aggregate Kit Construction and Application in Agricultural Systems
Degen, Kyra M. (University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2022)Soil health is determined by many different factors that contribute to its quality. Physical, chemical, and biological factors work together to create nutrient rich systems that are vital to the living ecosystem. Laboratory ... -
Whale community correlation with anthropogenic factors at Jeffrey's Ledge
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Willamette River Basin; temperature variance and agricultural nitrogen loading
Le Bard, Ryan M. (University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2020)The greater Columbia River watershed has a prosperous area of diverse soil, along with beautiful streams and rivers. Specifically, the Willamette Valley River basin is home to one of the most agriculturally managed watershed ...