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Wetlands and Other Communities

Research Activities

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center scientists are currently conducting research on a wide variety of scientific topics. To view and search Patuxent's projects and other work by USGS staff, click on the following link: Research Topics.

Resources and References

Anacostia Freshwater Tidal Reconstructed WetlandsAnacostia Freshwater Tidal Reconstructed Wetlands

Coastal Issues and Information NeedsCoastal Issues and Information Needs

Constructed Wetland for Tertiary Wastewater TreatmentConstructed Wetland for Tertiary Wastewater Treatment

Enhancement of Wildlife Habitat with the Use of Compost Soil AmendmentsEnhancement of Wildlife Habitat with the Use of Compost Soil Amendments

Evaluation of Forested Wetlands Constructed for Mitigation in Comparison to Natural SystemsEvaluation of Forested Wetlands Constructed for Mitigation in Comparison to Natural Systems

Methods for Evaluating Wetland Condition: #12 Using Amphibians in Bioassessments of WetlandsMethods for Evaluating Wetland Condition: #12 Using Amphibians in Bioassessments of Wetlands (PDF File - offsite) 

Moist-Soil Management of Wetland Impoundments for Plants and InvertebratesMoist-Soil Management of Wetland Impoundments for Plants and Invertebrates

Patuxent’s Plant List and Herbarium CollectionPatuxent’s Plant List and Herbarium Collection

Regional Standards to Identify and Evaluate Tidal Wetland Restoration in the Gulf of MaineRegional Standards to Identify and Evaluate Tidal Wetland Restoration in the Gulf of Maine -- A GPAC Workshop Report

Surface Elevation Table (SET)The Surface Elevation Table (SET) is a portable mechanical leveling device for measuring the relative elevation of wetland sediments. This website presents information on the purpose, design, and use of the SET.

Special Interest

Invasive Species Science ProjectsInvasive Species Science Projects

Open Marsh Water Management Science ProjectOpen Marsh Water Management Science Project

Patuxent's Chesapeake Bay Science Projects Patuxent's Chesapeake Bay Science Projects

USFWS Joint Venture DirectoryUSFWS Joint Venture Directory

USGS Global Change Research in BiologyUSGS Global Change Research in Biology (includes links to some of our projects)

Impacts of Human DisturbanceImpacts of Human Disturbance

River EcologyRiver Ecology


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