Connecting the Dots: A Collaborative USGS–NPS Effort to Expand the Utility of Monitoring Data
Grace JB, Schoolmaster DR, Schweiger EW, Mitchell BR, Miller KM, Guntenspergen GR. 2014. Connecting the Dots: A Collaborative USGS–NPS Effort to Expand the Utility of Monitoring Data. Ecosphere. 3(8):181–190
In this article, we report on ongoing collaborative work between the National Park Service (NPS) and the US Geological Survey (USGS) that seeks to add to our scientific understanding of the ecological processes operating behind vital signs monitoring data. The ultimate goal of this work is to provide insights that can facilitate an understanding of the systems and identify potential opportunities for active stewardship by NPS managers (Bennetts et al. 2007; Mitchell et al. 2014). The bulk of the work thus far has involved Acadia and Rocky Mountain national parks, but there are plans for extending the work to additional parks.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Grace, James; Schoolmaster, Donald; Schweiger, E.; Mitchell, Brian; Miller, Kathryn; Guntenspergen, Glenn
- Units
- ACAD , NETN , ROMN
- Keywords
- ACAD, George Wright Society, NETN, ROMN, Wetlands, x#freshwaterWetland, x#journalArticle, x#NETN, x#outreach