Riparian corridors are inhabited by unique and biodiverse plant communities that control erosion, manage sediment loads, and filter pollutants.
Say No to the Glow: Using NASA and NOAA’s Suomi NPP Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite to Model Artificial Sky Brightness
As more outdoor lighting is installed for safety and development, light pollution has become a growing problem that threatens the quality of life for humans and wildlife.
Smooth Satellite: An Efficient Alternative to Monitoring the Chesapeake Bay’s Water Resources
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) is vitally important to the Chesapeake Bay, serving as one of the primary food sources for the organisms that inhabit the bay.
Stormwater, Salinity, and Seagrass: Remote Sensing in Florida’s Biscayne Bay
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) is an important component of coastal ecosystems, and is vulnerable to increased turbidity in the water column.
Golly GEE Wetlands! Forecasting Wetland Extent in Rwanda
Balancing the demands of economic development and environmental protection is a challenge which requires policymakers to be well-informed about the extent and value of key natural ecosystems.
The Day After Tomorrow, Where Will the Mangroves Be?
Across the globe, mangroves play a major role in coastal ecosystem processes mitigating erosion and serving as barriers against storm surges.
Stress and Duress in the Sahel: Building Resiliency in Niger
Global water resources are important for societies, economies, and the environment.
In the Line of Fire: Exposing the Vulnerable in Appalachia
Wildfires in the southeastern U.S. are understood less than those in other portions of the nation.
Taking the Heat Off – Guiding Urban Heat Mitigation in the New Mexican Desert
Extreme heat during the summer months is a major public health issue in many cities worldwide.
The Delta Smeltdown: Monitoring Turbidity to Aid Delta Smelt Conservation
Water quality is a critical element of freshwater supply, particularly in times and areas of drought.