Tag Archives: Ecosystems

Hidden links between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: part 3 – Eel River

By Nicholas Wright This blog is the third and final of a three part series on ecological subsidies that appeared throughout summer ’23. In California’s north coast, the Eel River winds its way through hills with shady slopes carpeted in … Continue reading

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Facing the Dragon: California’s Nasty Ecological Debts

By Andrew L. Rypel “Every time you borrow money, you’re robbing your future self.” ~N. Morris When I was younger, a close friend of mine struggled with a crippling debt. It was during that unique period shortly before and after … Continue reading

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This Drought is Dead – Long Live the Drought

by Jay Lund and Andrew L. Rypel Floods and droughts are not opposites and can occur simultaneously. This occurs often in California and is especially well-illustrated this year. Floods, droughts, and water scarcity are different. Floods are too much water … Continue reading

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Making “productive” assessments of California’s ecosystems

by Andrew L. Rypel Conservation science and restoration ecology are challenging and interdisciplinary fields. Managing for ecological function necessitates focus on multiple scales of ecological organization while simultaneously integrating feedback loops with critical environmental drivers like temperature, flow and habitat … Continue reading

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