Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
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.
Anacostia Freshwater Tidal Reconstructed Wetlands
Coastal Issues and Information Needs
Constructed Wetland for Tertiary Wastewater Treatment
Enhancement of Wildlife Habitat with the Use of Compost Soil Amendments
Evaluation of Forested Wetlands Constructed for Mitigation in Comparison to Natural Systems
Methods for Evaluating Wetland Condition: #12 Using Amphibians in Bioassessments of Wetlands (PDF File - offsite)
Moist-Soil Management of Wetland Impoundments for Plants and Invertebrates
Patuxent’s Plant List and Herbarium Collection
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.
Invasive Species Science Projects
Open Marsh Water Management Science Project
Patuxent's Chesapeake Bay Science Projects
USGS Global Change Research in Biology (includes links to some of our projects)