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 Searching for rare crustaceans called amphipods, scientists with American University pour springwater through a fine mesh. Rock Creek Park, Bill Yeaman |
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The National Park Service made great strides in 2001 to ensure that the nation’s parks fulfill their role as unmatched living laboratories. National parks are increasingly recognized for their ability to provide scientists with the opportunity to study natural processes and systems that are relatively undisturbed by human activity. Our parks are shedding light on a wide range of scientific questions, from volcanic activity to the ecological role of fire to the discovery of unknown species. In addition to facilitating scientific discovery that benefits society, the Park Service expanded its efforts in 2001 to enlist the skills and talents of research partners able to develop the scientific information needed to improve management decisions. The articles in this chapter underscore the value of national parks as places of discovery, collectively telling the story of the nation’s natural and cultural history.
Articles Urban refuge for rare amphipods in the National Capital Region By Diane Pavek Monitoring volcanic and earthquake unrest in Yellowstone By Tom Olliff Finding our hidden biodiversity By Becky Nichols and Keith Langdon Rest from grazing at Chaco By Annie Esperanza and Judy Rocchio Lessons from the 1988 Yellowstone fires By Tami Blackford and Mary Ann Franke Other Developments Parks for science Journey into Amazing Caves premieres |
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This material is from Natural Resource Year in Review--2001, published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, in May 2001 (publication D-2255) /YearInReview/yir/yir2001/03_laboratories/03_0_index.html Last Updated: |