Tag: urban ecosystems

Environmental science alumna studying urban streams

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June 21, 2021

Emily Taylor (B.S. 2016) studies urban streams. Specifically, she examines how urbanization is impacting ecosystem metabolism and nutrient cycling. Ecosystem metabolism describes the coupled processes of primary production and ecosystem respiration. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: AJ Reisinger, Emily Taylor, School Of Natural Resources And Environment, Urban Ecosystems

Improving Our Understanding of Stormwater Ponds

by SWS
July 11, 2019

You have likely noticed the ponds and small lakes in your community that are often paired with a newer residential or commercial development. Maybe you fished in them, canoed across them, or go to them to spot wildlife attracted to the water. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: A.J. Reisinger, Ashley Smyth, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Steve Hohman, Storm-water Ponds, Urban Ecosystems

Human and Urban Impacts on Streams

by Mike Loizzo
March 25, 2019

Streams around Gainesville are getting extra attention from a Soil and Water Sciences graduate student. Emily Taylor is interested in how humans and urbanization affect stream ecosystems. She recently placed six sensors in streams to measure ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: A.J. Reisinger, Emily Taylor, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sustainable Human And Ecological Development Program, Urban Ecosystems

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