Improving Tools to Track Carbon Emissions

Station scientists Wil Wollheim and Andrew are advancing CO2 monitoring in rivers and streams, offering a new tool for the development of climate change models. Their adapted sensors accurately track CO2, offering insights into emissions during events like floods. This advancement also offers insight into the impact of land use changes on CO2 levels, guiding effective climate action and land management. Discover the impact of this research on climate action planning.

Snow Depth a Key Factor in Regional Fox Populations

Station scientist Remington Moll and Andrew Butler delve into red fox populations in Maine, uncovering the complex interplay between climate, prey, and competitors like coyotes. Their use of camera trap data reveals that snow depth significantly influences fox numbers, with implications for conservation as climate change alters snowfall patterns, highlighting the nuanced impact of ecological and climatic factors on red foxes and informing future land management strategies. Learn more about their findings by reading the full article.

A Lifetime Accolade in Remote Sensing

Station scientist and COLSA professor Russ Congalton recently received the 2023 Pecora Award for his outstanding contributions to remote sensing. With a career spanning 45 years, his work has significantly impacted how we manage natural resources, from developing foundational remote sensing methods to mentoring over 65 graduate students. This prestigious award, jointly presented by NASA and the USGS, honors those who advance Earth observation, reflecting Congalton's dedication to geospatial technologies and environmental science education. Read more about the award and Congalton's career online.

Tracing Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere to the Trees

A curious trend is happening in some forests across New Hampshire: Trees are not growing as expected. Long-term datasets are showing that alongside the rapid rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, trees have been taking up more carbon through photosynthesis — but measurements of their trunk circumferences suggest that wood growth has been slowing down, not increasing. Station scientist Scott Ollinger has been awarded a three-year research grant to study this phenomenon that could have future impacts on the wood products industry and ecological food webs. Read more about this grant project on the UNH website.