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Using Phytotechnology to Remove Total Suspended Sediments and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Edwards Aquifer
(2016-06-17)
The Edwards Aquifer of Central Texas is an environmentally-sensitive aquifer hosting several endangered species and one threatened species. Protection of the aquifer involves prevention of entry to the aquifer of sediments ...
Oil, gas, wildlife, and communities: Capacity building to mitigate conflict in Uganda
(Applied Biodiversity Science Program, 2016-10-04)
Several companies have drilled exploratory wells to assess the production potential, including wells inside Uganda's national parks. In addition, the region is home to a number of traditional peoples and several Community ...
A century of conservation genetics: Comparative study on the African lion
(Applied Biodiversity Science Program, 2016-10-04)
My study, being conducted at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences under the supervision of Dr. James Derr, is taking an innovative approach to African lion conservation. Rather than comparing ...
Thieves in the night: Elephant crop-raiding in Botswana
(Applied Biodiversity Science Program, 2016-10-04)
For my dissertation research, I am focusing on spatial and temporal patterns of elephant movement and human-elephant conflict. I am taking advantage of technology such as GPS collars, GIS modeling, and applications of ...
Disparity between national and local development achievements in rural Botswana
(Applied Biodiversity Science Program, 2016-10-04)
Reinforcing Marine Conservation Messages: Case Study at the Houston Zoo
(2016-05-05)
The Houston Zoo has been involved in conservation efforts worldwide for many years. However, in 2015, the Houston Zoo pledged to make conservation its priority and improve upon the existing conservation programs. In 2015, ...
Policy, drinking water quality, and human health in remote eco-tourism
(Applied Biodiversity Science Program, 2016-10-04)
Partnership, perception, poaching
(Applied Biodiversity Science Program, 2016-10-04)
The aim of my study is to determine the effectiveness of private nature reserve partnership programs at addressing development priorities in communities and alleviating conflict between private reserves and nearby communities ...
Volunteer Programs in the Conservation of Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
(2016-12-01)
In Costa Rica, sea turtles are facing numerous threats from humans, diseases, and nature, resulting in a decrease in the abundances of the species that occur there. Natural threats include raccoons, ants, tides, and storms. ...