Research Programs in the Freshwater Ecology Research Division
Freshwater Ecology
The freshwater ecology division supports programs investigating human induced environmental stressors in lakes, rivers, streams and ponds across arctic and temperate regions of North America. Current efforts characterize and monitor: environmental contaminant loads; toxicity of contaminants toward ecological and human health; wildlife diseases (e.g. avian influenza); and ecological impacts from reservoir operations.
Upcoming and Recent Presentations
- Goodale, W. "Contaminants in Maine Birds" Presentation at 10th Annual Acadia Birding Festival. 15, June, 2008.
- Evers, D.C. "The effects of Mercury on the Common Loon." Presentation at Northeast Loon Study Working Group 2008 Meeting, Moultonborough, NH. 10, April 2008
- Evers, D.C. "Mitigating oil spill damage in Loons on the North Cape." Presentation at Northeast Loon Study Working Group 2008 Meeting, Moultonborough, NH. 11, April 2008
Recent Media
- Toxins Bill moving forward at the State House. 03/11/2008 Portland Press Herald
- Mercury Threatens Next Generation of Loons 03/07/2007 Science Daily
- Eagle Cam Gears up for Spring 03/07/2007 Bangor Daily News
New Publications
- DeSorbo, C., et al.2007. Reproductive advantages of common loons using rafts. Journal of Wildlife Management 71, 4. pp 1206-1213. pdf
- Desorbo, C.R. and Evers, D.C. 2006. Evaluating exposure of Maines Bald Eagle population to Mercury: assessing impacts on productivity and spatial exposure patterns. Report BRI 2006- 02. Biodiversity Research Institute, Gorham, ME. 31 pp. pdf
- Yates, D.E., Mayack, D.T., Munney, K. 2005. Mercury levels in mink (Mustela vison) and river otter (Lontra Canadensis) from Northeastern North America. Ecotoxicology 14, 263-274. pdf
