Nita G. Tallent-Halsell, Ph.D.
Research Environmental ScientistE-Mail: tallent-halsell.nita@epa.gov
Phone (702) 798-2567, Fax (702) 798-2692
Education:
- Biological Sciences, ( Ph.D.) University of Nevada,
Las Vegas
- Ecology, (M.A.S.) University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Biological Sciences, (B.S.) University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Research Interests:
- Impacts of non-native, invasive species on native landscapes.
Current Projects:
- ORD Long-term Training - Invasive Species Impact Study (1 Oct 2004 - 30 Sept 2005)
- Distribution and transport of airborne contaminants to aquatic ecosystems in the southern Sierra Nevada, California
Publications:
Bradford, D. F., N. G. Tallent-Halsell, and M. S. Nash. Distribution of Airborne Agreicultural Contaminants At High-Elevation in The Southern Sierra Nevada, California. EPA/600/X-08/014. (TIP #08-126, Internal Report). Published 09/25/2008.
Tallent-Halsell, N., M.E. Hamilton, L.A. Bice and R.D. Lopez. 2003. Assessing arid riparian landscapes using remote sensing: The first step. Pages 407-417. In: Faber, P. M. (ed.) 2003 California Riparian Systems: Processes and Floodplain Management, Ecology, and Restoration. 2001 Riparian Habitat and Floodplains Conference Proceedings, Riparian Joint Venture, Sacramento, California.
Tallent-Halsell, N. and L. R. Walker. 2002. Responses of Salix gooddingii and Tamarix ramosissima to flooding. Wetlands 22 (4):776-785
de Soyza, A. G., J. W. Van Zee, W. G. Whitford, A. Neale, N. Tallent-Halsell, J. E. Herrick and K. M. Havastad. (2000) Indicators of Great Basin rangeland health. Journal of Arid Environments. 45:289-304.
Tallent-Halsell, N. 1995. Training Strategies for Ecological Monitoring Programs: The Forest Health Monitoring Experience. p. 398-408. In: Power, J. M., M. Strome and T.C. Daniel (editors). 1995. Proceedings of Decision Support - 2001 Vol. I, Toronto, Canada September, 12-16, 1994. American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Tallent-Halsell, N. (ed). 1994. Forest Health Monitoring Field Methods Guide. EPA/620/R-94/027. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
Kepner, W.G., R.O.Kuehl, R.P. Brechenridge, J.M. Lancaster, S.G. Leonard, D.A. Mouat, T.G.Reinsch, K.B. Jones, A.C. Neale, T. B. Minor, and N. Tallent-Halsell. 1994. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program: Arid Ecosystems 1992 Pilot Report. EPA/620/R-94/015. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.
Tallent-Halsell, N. 1993. Logistics In: Franson, S. 1993. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program: EMAP- Arid Colorado Plateau Pilot Study - 1992 Implementation Plan. EPA/600/7-93. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.