SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 Research Highlight Rapid Changes in River Flow Lead to Spreading of Nearby Groundwater Contaminants Theoretical analysis reveals flow variations that happen over longer time periods affect a plume’s spread and center of mass. ( Read More )
MAY 20, 2021 Research Highlight Floodplain Wetland Channel Morphology and Sediment Characteristics Along an Estuarine to Tidal River Gradient Principles derived from coastal wetlands to describe wetland channel cross-sections were applicable to the Columbia River estuary, but not the tidal river. ( Read More )
MARCH 17, 2021 Research Highlight Restructuring and Updating a Key Global Soil Respiration Database An updated version of a widely used database will provide powerful insights into the global carbon cycle. ( Read More )
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Research Highlight Leveraging a Global Soil Respiration Database to Improve Field Measurements Variability in field measurement conditions likely does not impact estimates of an important flux in the global carbon cycle. ( Read More )
AUGUST 13, 2020 Research Highlight Study Shows Coastal Wetlands Aid in Carbon Sequestration Pacific Northwest marsh carbon stocks are twice the global average. Long-term sea-level rise impacts will likely decrease ecosystem carbon stocks. ( Read More )