The landscapes of Washington and Oregon at first glance appear to have some disconnect
between the terrestrial and ocean environments. Abundant rivers and streams flow from the …

To evaluate mercury (Hg) exposure and possible adverse effects of Hg on American dipper
(Cinclus mexicanus) reproduction, we collected eggs and nestling feathers and the …

Salmon runs influence the ecology of several mammalian species in Southeast Alaska, but
little is known about the effect of salmon runs on avian predators. We tested the prediction …

The abundance, distribution, and habitat associations of the aquatic-foraging riparian-
associated vertebrate community were studied during 1992-94 along four stream basins …

Availability of high-quality nest sites is thought to limit breeding populations of American
Dippers (Cinclus mexicanus). To examine this hypothesis, we characterized dipper nest …

Stream systems in the Pacific Northwest have come to be understood in the absence of
beaver (Castor canadensis). To understand the effect of beaver upon riparian plant …

Abstract We studied American Dippers nesting near Juneau, AK, for 4 years. Few dippers in
our area live long enough to breed in 3 or more seasons. The nest exterior is composed of a …

If two dams on the Elwha River are removed, the ecosystem will be open to the downstream
flow of sediments and the upstream flow of marine nutrients in the form of anadromous fish …