Re: [ECOLOG-L] Bird count data

Thank you everybody on ecolog-l for all of the responses and great information. There is so much. I have made a brief list of links/info filesfor those who may be intersted. Yolo County, CA (ebird.org): http://ebird.org/ebird/GuideMe?step=saveChoices&getLocations=counties&parentState=US-CA&bMo

[ECOLOG-L] (repost) Do decaying plants in lakes melt surface ice?

In my corner of eastern British Columbia we've h Greetings Ecologists, In my corner of eastern British Columbia we've had a warmer than average winter and a later than average date of freeze of our local lake (surface freezes completely, usually thick enough to drive on). Yet no one talks of "cl

[ECOLOG-L] revised 2013 internship schedule

Here is the revised internship schedule for 2013: spring Tuesday, April 02, 2013 - Tuesday, May 28, 2013 summer Saturday, June 08, 2013 - Saturday, August 03, 2013 early fall Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Wednesday, October 09, 2013 late fall Sun

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. scholarship opportunity, seagrass, CSIRO

Ph.D. Scholarship Opportunity: Molecular biology, bioinformatics, plant-stress physiology and climate change, University of Technology, Sydney, CSIRO Monitoring the health and survival of seagrass populations: developing molecular markers The Aquatic Processes Group is a dynamic multi-discipli

[ECOLOG-L] Two ESA workshops in June

If you're an ESA member you should have received this announcement. If you're not, these may be reasons to join. Workshop Application Deadline Approaching (Feb. 8th) Scaling Up Workshops on Continental-Scale Ecology Concurrent Workshops for Students and Early Career Scientists Organized by the

[ECOLOG-L] Field Crew Leader - northern Wisconsin

The Forest Landscape Ecology lab at University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Field Crew Leader to collect data for an ongoing forest ecosystem study evaluating how coarse woody debris, canopy gaps, and herbivory influence the long-term productivity, biodiversity and carbon and nut

[ECOLOG-L] Research Internships in Plant Ecology, Florida

Research Internships in Plant Ecology Beginning May-August and later in 2013 Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School Includes independent research project. Provides Stipend, Room, and Board. Internships at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida in

[ECOLOG-L] Open Assistant or Associate Professor Position: Coastal Ecologist

The Department of Integrated Environmental Science (IES) at Bethune-Cookman University is looking for a coastal field ecologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are particularly interested in a colleague with a strong background in animal population ecology and/or fisheries (spe

[ECOLOG-L] USGS Pathways Program-Botany Position (GS04/05)

U.S. Geological Survey - Student Trainee (Biology), GS-0499-4/5, Intern NTE/Full Time Applications must be received by: February 1, 2013 This position is being advertised under the Pathways Program for the USGS Snake River Field Station Office in Boise, Idaho. The duty location of this positi

[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate Internship: Odum Internship in field ecology at the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station

The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station---a 2,000 acre preserve and 80 year-old field station located 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY---is now accepting applications for our *Odum Internship*in field ecology for summer 2013. This summer students will spend 8 weeks (June 10- August 5

[ECOLOG-L] Biological Science Technician in Acadia NP

The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program is recruiting a seasonal Biological Science Technician to conduct field work for long-term monitoring programs in the Northeast Temperate Network (NETN). Monitoring programs include forest health, freshwater wetland vegetation, es

[ECOLOG-L] NPS Forest Monitoring Crew vacancies

The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program is recruiting 3 seasonal Biological Science Technicians to be a part of a 2-3 person field crew that will be collecting forest health data in 16 parks throughout the Eastern US. Job Title: Biological Science Technician Job Type:

[ECOLOG-L] FW: [Onenoaascienceseminars] OneNOAA Science Seminars this Week January 22-25, 2013

Some interesting NOAA webinar/seminars, listed below. Fyi. *OneNOAA Science Seminars, Week of January 22-25, 2013* We bring to your desktop the OneNOAA Science Seminars; the most complete integrated summary of science seminars across NOAA from 35

[ECOLOG-L] Tree Hazards and Their Management Re: [ECOLOG-L] Tree stump removal in sensitive area

Ecolog: Yet another well-crafted statement. When I was, many decades ago, a manager for a very large and heavily-used public park of considerable fame, we were not permitted to remove large trees until we could prove beyond a SHADOW of a doubt that the tree was in imminent danger of falling (

[ECOLOG-L] University of Florida post-doc opportunity

*Position Description*: The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Florida is seeking a post-doctoral associate to explore methods for the optimal control of exotic and invasive biota. Perhaps nowhere in the contiguous U.S. are the problems created by exotic plant

[ECOLOG-L] Plant Ecologist Position at Sevilleta LTER

The Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program at the University of New Mexico is seeking to fill a position at the level of Research Scientist I. This position has a large field ecology component and requires the ability to live at the Sevilleta Field Station from Monday through Thursd

[ECOLOG-L] 2nd call for abstracts for the Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC)

2nd call for abstracts for the Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference (MEEC)! * Abstracts for oral and poster presentations due date - Feb 22nd, 2013. * Plenary presentations by Drs. Mike Vanni and Rowan Barrett The Midwest Ecology and Evolution Conference is an annual migratory conference t

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Bird count data

Ling, I would start with your state Audubon chapter. They often track or facilitate the tracking of bird data, varies by state and chapter (some are aligned with national Audubon, others, like RI, are independent). Good luck, Scott Scott Ruhren, Ph.D Senior Director of Conservation Audub

[ECOLOG-L] Nature news feature article on ecologist Bob Paine

http://www.nature.com/news/scientific-families-dynasty-1.12205

[ECOLOG-L] Translational Ecology REU Program at Cary Institute - Summer 2013

Dear Colleague: The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is pleased to offer its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program for the 26th year in 2013. The theme of the program is Translational Ecology for Undergraduates: See: http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program Your he

[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer opportunity salt marsh crab ecology in Georgia

We are looking for volunteers to assist with two large experiments examining links between crab ecology and tidal creek morphology in Georgia salt marshes. The project will involve strenuous physical activity outdoors at the University of Georgia Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA. We will pr