Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing Presents
The Response of Aquatic Ecosystems to Human Activity
Friday, March 15, 2013
RKC 111
Assessing River Health with Ecosystem Function
A Lecture by Heather Bechtold, Candidate for the Science Position in Environmental StudiesDr. Bechtold's research focuses on the effects of global change and human activity across the boundaries of terrestrial and stream ecosystems. Human induced stressors associated with land-use change such as agriculture, forest management and urbanization can alter how streams function (metabolism and nutrient cycling) and can be a source of novel contaminants, such as caffeine. Such inputs can alter the structure and function of stream biofilm (algal communities), which in turn may modify retention and export of these compounds from watersheds. Balancing the input of nutrients and contaminants are important to the health and function of aquatic ecosystems.
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Location: RKC 111