52 Disturbance Ecology II

Wednesday, May 20, 2009: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Governor's Room
Moderator:
Eric B. Snyder
8:00 AM
349
First-year effects of an unusual tundra fire on an Arctic stream
Elissa B. Schuett, Marine Biological Laboratory; William B. Bowden, University of Vermont; Angela R. Allen, Marine Biological Laboratory; Linda Deegan, Marine Biological Laboratory; George W. Kling, University of Michigan
8:15 AM
350
Multiple stressor effects of fine sediment and herbicide additions on structural and functional components of experimental stream ecosystems
Francis S. Magbanua, University of Otago; Christoph D. Matthaei, University of Otago; Kimberly J. Hageman, University of Otago; Colin R. Townsend, University of Otago
8:30 AM
351
Wildfire impacts on morphology and habitat diversity in two Mediterranean streams
P. Pinto, University of Évora; A. Pedro, University of Évora; R. Paquete, University of ALgarve; Manuela Morais, University of Évora; Christopher T. Robinson, Eawag / ETH Zurich; A. E. S. Fernandes, Regional Forest Autorithy of Algarve
8:45 AM
352
First-year effects of tundra fire on benthic macroinvertebrate communities in streams on the North Slope, Alaska
Angela R. Allen, Marine Biological Laboratory; Bruce J. Peterson, Marine Biological Laboratory; Alexander D. Huryn, University of Alabama; Elissa B. Schuett, Marine Biological Laboratory; Stephanie M. Parker, University of Alabama; George W. Kling, University of Michigan
9:00 AM
353
Recreational impacts on ecosystem processes: Potential effects of recreational boat traffic on metabolism in the Little Susitna River, Alaska
Nicholas R. Ettema, Grand Valley State University; Jeffrey C. Davis, Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute; Gay A. Davis, Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute; Eric B. Snyder, Grand Valley State University
9:15 AM
354
Ecosystem responses to multiple-stressor gradients: Nutrient and sediment addition to experimental stream channels
Annika Wagenhoff, University of Otago; Christoph D. Matthaei, University of Otago; Gavin Lear, University of Auckland; Gillian Lewis, University of Auckland; Colin R. Townsend, University of Otago
9:30 AM
355
Changes in benthic algal community structure following a stream-wide desiccation event
Ted Bambakidis, Bowling Green State University; Rex L. Lowe, Bowling Green State University; J.P. Kociolek, University of Colorado - Boulder
9:45 AM
356
An argument for the preservation and protection of a unique set of 1st order tributary streams experiencing a press disturbance
Eric B. Snyder, Grand Valley State University; Peter Wampler, Grand Valley State University; Jason M. Nelson, Miami Univeristy, Ohio; Jason Drogowski, Grand Valley State University; Michelle Harju, Grand Valley State University
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