Session: Urban Ecology (93rd ESA Annual Meeting (August 3 -- August 8, 2008))

8:00 AM

The spatial variation of lead in urban residential soil and correlations with specific features of urban land cover
Kirsten Schwarz, Northern Kentucky University; Steward T. A. Pickett, Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Mary L. Cadenasso, University of California, Davis; Kathleen C. Weathers, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; Richard Pouyat, Chesapeake Bay Career Consulting; Ian D. Yesilonis, USDA Forest Service

8:20 AM

COS 121-2

Earthworm density in soil beneath prairie and turfgrass vegetation in residential lawns of Madison, Wisconsin
Marie R. Johnston, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Nick J. Balster, University of Wisconsisn - Madison; Mike O'Halleran, University of Wisconsin-Madison

8:40 AM

COS 121-3

Cultivable bacteria associated with harmful brown tide
Danielle A. Morvan, University of MAryland Eastern Shore

9:00 AM

COS 121-4

The effect of native prairie on rain garden function and qualitative assessment of their implementation by homeowners
Nick J. Balster, University of Wisconsisn - Madison; Marie R. Johnston, University of Wisconsin - Madison

9:20 AM

COS 121-5

Vegetation mapping, wildlife use, and recreation opportunities along the San Gabriel River system
Ellen Mackey, MWD of So Cal and LA and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council; Blake Whittington, LA and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council

9:40 AM

COS 121-

Break

9:50 AM

COS 121-6

A comparison of metrics predicting landscape connectivity for a highly interactive species along an urban gradient
Seth B. Magle, Lincoln Park Zoo; Dave Theobald, Colorado State University; Kevin R. Crooks, Colorado State University

10:10 AM

COS 121-7

Urban ecosystem function: The role of spatial heterogeneity, scale, and site-specific allometrics
Francisco Escobedo, University of Florida; Cynnamon Dobbs, University of Melbourne; Wayne Zipperer, USDA Forest Service

10:30 AM

COS 121-8

Adaptation to climate change: Using ecological theory to guide urban planting design
MaryCarol R. Hunter, University of Michigan

10:50 AM

COS 121-9

Urban streams and socio-economic status: Evaluating the use of demographic data for predicting phosphorus loading in urban streams
Laura R. Pfeifer, McGill University; Elena M. Bennett, McGill University

11:10 AM

COS 121-10

Concepts for improving success in urban remnant restoration
Deanna P. Rokich, Kings Park and Botanic Garden; Kingsley W. Dixon, Kings Park and Botanic Garden; Shane R. Turner, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; David J. Merritt, Kings Park and Botanic Garden; Siegy L. Krauss, Kings Park and Botanic Garden; Russell L. Barrett, Kings Park and Botanic Garden

COS 121 - Urban Ecology