Perceived increases in the occurrence of sediment plumes and algal blooms following storm events have raised concerns about water quality within western Lake Superior. Increases in algal productivity and suspended sediment concentration may have negative impacts on wildlife, human health...

Rising temperatures alter growing conditions for vegetation that result in changes to habitat distribution and abundance. In Alaska, these ecological changes present challenges to land managers planning to accommodate species of interest such as Dall's sheep and ptarmigan. NASA DEVELOP partnered with the Kenai National...

Over the last century, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki virginalisi; RGCT) population has declined significantly due to habitat loss, competition, and hybridization with non-native trout species; the species currently occupies roughly 11% of its historic habitat...

Thirty-five million California residents live in counties where they are more susceptible to contracting an air quality-related health ailment. Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in size (PM2.5) is an important metric of air quality and can cause significant health problems. Despite California's policies targeted...

Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are a flagship species essential for the functioning of forest ecosystems, and they also have cultural significance in Bhutan. Elephants receive the highest legal protection as listed under Schedule I of the Bhutan Forests...

Kansas is a leading state in agricultural production, however, during recent droughts, farmers experienced decreased yields that negatively impacted the state and national economies. The exponential decay of soil moisture content is a major consequence of drought, stymieing plant growth...

In recent years, wildfires in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest have become increasingly common and more severe. Wildfires can have powerful impacts on hydrology and soil stability, including erosion, flooding, and debris-flows that threaten lives and infrastructure downstream. Vegetation restoration...

Air quality is considered one of Shenandoah National Park's most fundamental resources. The park's ecological health and visitor attendance is dependent on maintaining high air quality standards. This project utilized the NASA's Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD), aerosol extinction profile, and Tropospheric Ozone Residual (TOR) datasets...

Increasing yearly monsoonal precipitation severity in Navajo National Monument (NAVA) is exacerbating erosion and arroyo cutting, affecting culturally significant archaeological sites in the area. In order to better understand and mitigate erosional processes, land managers at the park would benefit from comprehensive rainfall data and...