Funded Proposals

2020 Projects

New Mexico State University

Ennis, Joanna, Characterization of habitat conditions at stopover site locations along migration routes of mule deer, elk, and pronghorn in the southwestern U.S.
Evans, Ashley, Effects of human recreation on desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) in western Colorado
Perez, Savannah, Refinement of Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) translocations in Arizona and its effects on survival, site fidelity, and nest fate.
Sicich, Bianca, Current Distribution and Factors that Contribute to Colony Establishment and Abandonment in Southern New Mexico
White, Leah, Influence of wildfire and forest management on large mammal distribution, habitat use, and interspecific interactions in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico

University of Arizona

Grageda Garcia, Miguel Angel, Assessment of human development affecting the Sonoran pronghorn population and its biological corridor at El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve, Sonora, Mexico
Johnson, Samantha, Impacts on Southwestern Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum) Microbial Health with a Changing Environment
Marin, Ganesh, Terrestrial and flying mammals community assessment along the Cajon Bonito stream in the US-Mexico borderlands.
Wisely, Eldridge, Improving conservation planning and outcomes for the Mexican Military Macaw (Ara militaris mexicanus) through Genomics

2019 Projects

New Mexico State University

Boyle, Scott, Age class survival of elk (Cervus canadensis) within a reintroduced population of Mexican gray wolves (Canis lupus baileyi)
Buskirk, Jessica, Collection of wildlife observation data in support of a citizen science program at White Sands National Monument
Thompson, Cara, Influence of Mexican gray wolf on elk resource selection

University of Arizona

Blais, Brian, Spatial and behavioral ecology of riparian specialists: how gartersnakes inform natural resource conservation in the Southwest
Burnett, Alexandria, Genetic health and connectivity of a small rodent in a rapidly changing environment
Culvar, Melanie, Jaguar diet in Arizona using Next Generation genomic sequencing of scat
Ikagawa, Raine, Assessing the potential of bombardier beetles Brachinus (Carabidae) as bioindicators of riparian arthropod community health: an ecological and evolutionary study
Morandini, Marina, The influence of personality traits and translocation techniques in post-release settlement of a territorial species, Tamiasciurus fremonti.
Nelson, Cherie, The Efficacy of Translocation to Augment Gambel’s Quail Populations
Wells, Stuart, Validation of in situ Mt. Graham Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis) fecal glucocorticoid metabolites (FGM) to Facilitate ex situ Breeding Strategy
Xu. Hejie, Effects of roads on endangered Mount Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis): impacts of wildfire

University of Nebraska

Geluso, Keith, Natural history of Mexican Long-tongued Bats and bat survey in northern parts of the Mogollon Plateau, New Mexico

2018 Projects

New Mexico State University

Armstrong, Benjamin, Use of ‘Trojan’ Male Brook Trout as a Conservation Tool for Restoring Native Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout in New Mexico
Buskirk, Jessica, The conservation of a desert icon, the kit fox, and collection of wildlife observation data to support a citizen science program at White Sands National Monument
McKibben,Fiona: Distribution and Habitat Selection by the Penasco Least Chipmunk
Salas, Allison: Bendire’s Thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) Nest Survival and Juvenile Condition and Survival in Relation to Land Management in New Mexico
Samaniego, Lauren : Analysis of Diet and Prey Selection among American Bullfrog Populations of New Mexico
Schweiger, Brittany: Distribution and Habitat Selection by the Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk

Northern Arizona University

Mahoney, Sean: Assessing behavioral and morphological variation in willow flycatcher subspecies

University Of Arizona

Dutt, Neil: Small mammal spatial ecology of an isolated edge population
Merewether, Katherine: Bird Mortality on Solar Fields in Arizona

2017 Projects

New Mexico Highlands

Thompson, Amelia: Parental Care in the Male Northern Leopard Frog, Rana Pipiens: A Behavioral Study

New Mexico State University

Doublet, Dejeanne: Assessment of Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Translocations in Arizona
Flynn, Lauren: Effects of an Invasive Fish and Temperature on Native Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout Productivity in the Southern Rocky Mountains
Salas, Allison: Bendire’s Thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) Nest Survival and Juvenile Condition and Survival in Relation to Land Management in New Mexico
Wallin, Tyler: Influence of Post-fire Effects on the Current and Future Distribution of Gila Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae) in the Gila Drainage Basin

Northern Arizona University

Hammond, Ruby: An investigation of live tree characteristic effects on woodpeckers and their prey
Mull, Nathanial: Using bioacoustics to explore the distribution and recent range expansion of vocal rodents in Arizona

University of Wisconsin

White, Kara: Evaluating the spatial dynamics of swift foxes (Vulpes velox) within a black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) recovery area

Non University Affiliated Projects

Embrey, Teague: Insect-Plant Interactions of Coleman's Coralroot (Hexalectris colemanii)
Thompson, Kyle: Neotropical River Otter Monitoring Program, Rio Aros Basin, Sonora, Mexico

2016 Projects

New Mexico Highlands

Brown, Eric: Assessing the Adaptive Immunity of the Climate-Sensitive Boreal Toad within a Southern Rocky Mountain Watershed

New Mexico State University

Bard, Susan: Influence of Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbances on Multi-Scale Black Bear Habitat Selection
Doublet, Dejeanne: Assessment of Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Translocations in the Southwestern United States
Porro, Catie: Impacts of Climate Change on Nest Phenology of the Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Rossettie, Tricia: Spatial density estimations of Puma concolor by remote cameras and a novel hair sampling method
Sellers, Scarlett: : Abundance, population structure, and diet of endangered long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris spp.) in New Mexico

Texas Tech University

Smythe, Sharon: Effects of Landscape Forest Restoration on Elk Resource Selection and Calf Survival

University of Arizona

Brocka, Colin: Terrestrial ecology of the Endangered Sonoran Tiger Salamander
Burnett, Alexandra: Effects of Woody Encroachment on Anti-Predator Behavior and Communication
Blais, Brian: What are the spatial and behavioral dynamics in a conservation translocated population? A viability case study for threatened narrow-headed gartersnakes, Thamnophis rufipunctatus

University of New Mexico

Hathaway, Jennifer: Finding clues to how bats acquire their microbiota: A comparison of fungal communities in caves and cave roosting bats in El Malpais National Monument

2015 ProjectsArizona State University

Simpson, Richard: Understanding the diversity in hummingbird coloration and courtship displays

New Mexico State University

Burke, Rachel: Integrating Ground-Validated Distribution Models of Forage Resources with Records of Migratory Nectarivorous Bats (Phyllostomidae: Glossophaginae) to Generate Seasonally Dynamic Distribution Models
Deeley, Sabrina: Diet and habitat use of endangered migratory nectarivorous bats in New Mexico
Porro, Catie: Burrowing Owl Nesting Ecology and Survival in the Face of a Changing Climate
Sutton, Cody Bear: Distribution, Abundance, and Breeding Habitat Requirements of Bendire’s Thrasher (Toxostoma bendirei) in the Southwest

University Of Arizona

Blum, Brett: Assessment of Urban Visitor Use and Recreation on Recently Released Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area, Arizona
Doerries, Stephanie: Effects of human activity on the endangered Sonoran pronghorn
La Porte, Ariana: Gray Hawk Population Expansion on the San Pedro River:Habitat, Stress, and Density Dependence
Leary, Heatherlee: Meta-Analyses of Greater Yellowstone Wolf Pack History and Mexican Wolf Pack History

University of Nebraska

Anderson, Brett: Roost Selection of Western Red Bats (Lasiurus blossevillii) in Southern New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Hathaway, Jennifer: Investigating the Bacterial Diversity of New Mexico Lava Caves, with a Focus on Actinobacteria

2014 ProjectsNew Mexico Highlands University:

McBride, Lisa: Metapopulation Structure of Sympatric Herpetofauna Species in the Mora River Watershed
Vialpando, Calvin: Changes in Herpetofauna Abundance and Richness in the Southern Great Plains in Response to Grazing by Bison and Cattle

New Mexico State University:

Meliopoulos, Deanne: Impacts of Solar Energy Development on Breeding Birds on the Nutt Grasslands, NM

Northern Arizona University:

McBride, Wendy and Hansen, Kimberly: Genetic Diversity of the Arizona Endemic, Actaea arizonica (Arizona bugbane): Implications for Conservation and Management

University of Arizona:

Blum, Brett: Assessment of Urban Visitor Use and Recreation on Recently released Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area, Arizona
Doerries, Stephanie: Combining Non-Invasive Sampling of Genetics and Physiology for Conservation of the Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn: How do individuals Respond to Environmental Variables?
LaPorte, Ariana: Can Gray Hawks Indicate Desert Riparian Health? Using Top Predator Dynamics to Assess Functionality of an Endangered Ecosystem
McHugh, Laura: Assessment of Raptor Migration Corridors in Arizona's Sky Islands
Veals, Amanda: Do Endangered Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) Mideens Concentrate Resources for Predators
Altemus, Maria: Antelope Jackrabbit (Lepus alleni) Ecology, Landscape Use, and Habitat Affinity
Derbridge, Jonathan: Usine Stable Isotope Analysis to Examine the Impace of Dietary Overlap Between Endangered and Exotic Tree Squirrels

2013 ProjectsNew Mexico State University:

Davanon, Kristin: The Effects of Urbanization on State Change Mediated by Predator-Prey Interactions
DeMarco, Jennie: Investigation the Effects of Woody Enroachment on Carbon Loss Through Decomposition in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert
DiAndrea, Victor: Breeding Burrowing Owl Surveys and an Experimental Approach to Attracting Owls to Potential Nest Sites in the Chihuahuan Desert Ecoregion
Hurtado, Gizelle: Population Assessment and Genetic Diversity of Kangaroo Rats in Urban Areas
Meliopolous, DeeAnne: Impacts of Solar Energy Development on Breeding Birds on the Nutt Grasslands, NM

University of Arizona:

Altemus, Maria: Antelope Jackrabbit (Lepus alleni) Ecology, Landscape Use, and Habitat Affinity
Derbridge, Jonathan: The Landscape of Invasion: Determining a Territorial Exclusion Zone Enforced by Mount Graham Red Squirrels to Repel Cach Pilferage by Introduced Abert's Squirrels?
Fulgham, Kristin: Assessing Dipodomys spp. Foraging Response in Proximity to a Colony of Reintroduced Black-tailed Prairie Dogs
Kilanowski, Allysa: Settlement of Cliff Chipmunks (Tamias dorsalis) in Fragmented and Degraded Forests of the Sky Islands: What Can Behavioral Phonotypes Tell Us?
McIntyre, Cheryl: Characterizing the Biophysical Drivers of Biological Soil Crust Distribution in the Sonoran Desert
McNeil, Shannon: Population Genetic Diversity and Structuring of Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Ochoa, Alexander: Genetic Diversity and Structure of Jaguars (Panthera onca) in Arizona, US and Sonora, Mexico
Zylstra, Erin: Conserving Amphibians in Mountain canyons of the Desert Southwest
Hale, Sarah: Effects of Reestablishing Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Colonies on Southeastern Arizona Grasslands

University of New Mexico:

Northup, Diana: Investigation of the Microbiome of Vulnerable New Mexico Cave Roosting Bats: Implications for White Nose Syndrome

Western New Mexico University:

Norris, William: The Flora of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (Catron Co., NM):Curation of Plant Specimens Collected in 2013

2012 ProjectsArizona State University

Moody, Eric: Fish Community and Physiological Responsed to Phosphorus Availability in Chihuahuan Desert Aquatic Ecosystems (Cuatro Cienegas Basin, Coahuila, Mexico)

New Mexico State University

Karsch, Rebekah: Cause Specific Mortality of Neonatal desert Bighorn Sheep in the Peloncillo Mountains, New Mexico
Munro, Katherine: Distribution and Habitat Selection of Golden Eages in areas with High Potential for Wind Energy Development
Gould, Matthew: Use of noninvasive genetic analysis to estimate the abundance and density of black bears in New Mexico
Garrison, Kyle: Influence of Livestock Grazing on Desert Bighorn Sheep in Southern New Mexico
Kindschuh, Sarah: Black Bear Feeding on Ungulate Prey in a Multi Predator System: Using GPS Cluster Analysis to Locate Feeding Sites
Robinson, Quinn: White Sands National Monument: An investigation of mammalian carnivore occupancy and desnity and investigation of factors driving of carnivore distributional patters

Universidad Autronoma De Chihuahua

Titulaer, Mieke: Winter diet of Grassland birds: which plant species should be promoted in restoration and management to support declining populations of Baird's Sparrow and Grasshopper Sparrow

University of Arizona

Ketcham, Shari: Status of Santa Catalina Gray Squirrels: Potential Influence of Fire and Introduced Abert's Squirrels

University of Idaho

Lonsinger, Robert: Conservation Genetics of Kit Foxes: Comparison of Historical & Contemporary Population Genetics to Evaluate Temporal Changes in Genetic Diversity and Effective Population Size

University of New Mexico:

Northup, Diana: Invetstigation of Microbial Cycling of Nitrogen and Other Nutrients in New Mexico Caves
Ortwerth, Daniel: Assessing Changes in Riparian Vegetation in the Upper Mimbres Watershed, Southwestern New Mexico
McClean, Bryan: Phylogenetic Constraints on Diverse Ground-Dwelling Sciurid Communities of the American Southwest: the past as a key to the future

Utah State University

Kuever, Bryan: The Relationship Between Artifical Water Sources and the Ecology and Behavior of Kit Foxes and Coytoes on the US Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

2011 PROJECTSNEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

Hewins, Daniel B.: How do microbial processes affect plant litter decomposition drylands?
Macanowicz, Neeshia: Relating benthic abundance and diversity to environmental factors in desert sinkholes
Pittman, James: Microhabitat Selection and Survival of Elk Calves in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area
Smith, Jennifer: Habitat and Habits of the Chiuahuan Desert Mud Turtle, Kinosternon hirtipes

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Northup, Diana E.: ”Investigation of Geomyces spp. In New Mexico Caves”

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO

Floyd, Kevin: The role of roads as barriers to gene flow in lizard populations in southern New Mexico

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Dillon, Kristen G. & Conway, Courtney J.: Ecological Causes of Elevational Gradients in Avian Clutch Size
Hale, Sarah: Effects of Reestablishing Black-tailed Prairie Dog Colonies on Southeastern Arizona Grasslands
Lester, Michael: The Effects of Chronic Exposure to Heavy Metal on the Immune Response and Body Condition of Birds in the Santa Cruz Watershed
Lundblad, Carl: Ecological Determinants of Migratory Tendency in Yellow-eyed Juncos
Oleson, Brittany & Conway, Courtney J.: Of Owls and Alfalfa: Why are Burrowing Owls Associated with Agricultural Fields in North America?
Posthumus, Erin E.: Can endangered Mt. Graham red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis) influence species diversity?

2010 PROJECTSARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Moeller, Karla: Life-stage differences in physiology and behavior: How important are juveniles when determining a species” environmental sensitivity?

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY 1. Ryan, Rachael E: Genetic Study of the Scaramento Mountain Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti): A Species of Greatest Conservation Need.UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 1. Cerro, Ana: Temporal and Spatial Dynamics of Lesser Long-nosed Bats, an Endangered Vertebrate Pollinator 2. Chen, Haing Ling: Effects of roads and traffic on movements of the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis) 3. Gray, Katherine Marie: Effects of Buffelgrass invasion on Sonoran Desert Tortoises 4. McDonough, Lisa: Lead Contamination in Southern Arizona Fishes: Its Prevalence, Routes of Exposure, and Movement through an Aquatic Ecosystem5. Jessen, Tim: Monitoring Rare and Secretive Mammals: Efficacy and Application of Hair Tube SamplingUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Northrup, Diana E.: “Are Visitors to Carlsbad Cavern Changing the Microbal Communities in the Cave Pools?”
Sawyer, Yadeeh E.: Historical and Future Climate Change: Implication for Fragmented Ecosystem Management

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL- PASO

Esposito, Gena: What is the role of habitat isolation and dispersal ability on genetic diversity of aquatic invertebrates in former ranchlands of the northern Chihuahuan Desert?

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Pool, Thomas: Native Fish Biogeography in the Bill Williams River: An Opportunity for Strategic Conservation Planning

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Kluever, Bryan M.: The Relationship Between Artificial Water Sources and the Ecology and Behavior of Kit Foxes and Coyotes on the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

NON-UNIVERSITY PROJECTS

History Museum of New Mexico Foundation: Radical Visions/The Enduring Silence

2 .Neiswenter, Sean A.: Using Conservation Genetics to Prioritize Management of the Arizona Myotis (Myotis occultus) 2009 PROJECTSNEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY1. Harings, Nicole M.: Influence of Environmental Factors (pH and UVR) on the Toads Spea multiplicata(Anura: Palobatidae) and Gastrophryne olivacea (Anura: Microbylidae)2. Lonsinger, Robert C.: The development of habitat and corridor suitability models as a test of landscape connectivity within the Chihuahuan Desert Network3. Ryan, Rachael E: Genetic Study of the Scaramento Mountain Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti): A Species of Greatest Conservation Need.4. Valdez, Raul: Status of the Neotropical Otter in Southern Tamaulipas, MexicoNORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY1. Etzel, Ken: Importance of Crayfish in the Diet of Nesting Common Black Hawks in the Verde River Drainage, central Arizona2. Palmquist, Emily: Phylogeny and Evolutionary History of Anticlea vaginata Rydb. (Melanthiaceae): A Hanging Garden EndemicOREGON STATE UNIVERSITY1. Bogan, Michael T. and Lytle, David A.: Regional biogeography and conservation of aquatic animals in relictual tropical spring oases, Sonora, MexicoUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA1. Baker, Kimberly: Elevation distribution and prevalence of an emerging amphibian disease in the Santa Catalina Mountains2. Decker, Karie: Effects of Human Recreational Activities on Nesting Success of Red-faced Warblers3. Fontaine, Joseph J.: The Impacts of Dewatering and Sewage Effluent on a Desert Riparian Ecosystem4. Hellekson, Lyndsay: Community ecology and conservation of the Narrow-headed Gartersnake (Thamnophis rufipunctatus)UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL- PASO1. Floyd, Kevin: An assessment of the role of roads on population demography and gene flow in lizard populations of the northern Chihuahuan Desert2008 PROJECTSNORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY1. Stumpf, Katie: Influence of temperature on incubation behavior of two species of southwestern riparian passerines, Yellow Warblers (Dendroica petechia) and Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY1. Anderson, Mike: Characterizing the impact of livestock and native ungulate grazing on brown trout (salmo trutta) growth, movement, and diet in a high elevation meadow stream2. Bueno-Cabrera, Aaron: Assessing habitat and landscape connectivity in the Chihuahuan Desert: a desert and habitat-model based approach to the US_Mexico border3. Mayagoitia, Piedad: Status of the Neotropical Otter in Southern Tamaulipas 4. Moses, Martin R.: Modeling with a Keystone Indicator Species: Conservation Implications for Desert Grasslands5. Urban, Lillis: Distribution species limits and evolution of endemic Selenia (Brassicaciae) in the Chihuahua Desert6. Whiteman, Kathy: Xeric adapted trees in mesic landscapes: Patterns of water use and establishment in riparian junipers ( Juiperus Spp.; Family CupressaceaeOREGON STATE UNIVERSITY1. Bogan, Michael T. and Lytle, David A.: Biological inventory of isolated oases in the Sierra El Aguaje, Sonora, MexicoUNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA de MEXICO1. Ponce-Guevara, Eduardo: Effects of Habitat Fragmentation on the North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) Populations in an Arid Grassland Ecosystem in Northern Mexico2. Sierra Corona, Rodrigo: Spatio-Temporal Aspects of Black-tailed Prairie Dog-Beef Cattle Interactions within a Chihuahuan Desert GrasslandUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA1. Cudworth, Nichole L.: Conservation and ecology of the poorly-known endemic Arizona gray squirrel (Sciurus arizonensis)2. Harvey, Tiffany: Extension of habitat model to predict breeding birds on the San Pedro River3. Kirkpatrick, Chris: Effects of Reserarcher Disturbaance on Nestin Success of Red-faced Warblers: A Species of Conservation Concern4. Wilder, Benjamin T.: Exploration of the Higher Elevations of Isla Tiburon as part of the project: Botanical Diversity of Isla Tiburon and Neighboring Islands, Gulf of California, MexicoUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS1. Bryson, Robert W. Jr.: Historical Demography and Genetic Structure of Slevin’s Bunch Grass Lizard (Sceloporus sleveni) in Southern New Mexico and Arizona2. Neiswenter, Sean A.: Distribution and phylogeography of silky pocket mice in North American desert grasslands, Perognathus flavus and Perognathus fasciatus species groupsUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO1. Northup, Diana E. : Characterizing Under Surveyed Microbial Mat Communities in the Lava Tubes of El Malpais National Monument2. Vynne, Stacy: Assessing Ranchers’ Attitudes Towards Livestock Compensation Programs in the SouthwestUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-EL PASO1. Mata-Silva, Vicente: Spatial Ecology of the Rock Rattlesnake Crotalus Lepidus in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert 2007 PROJECTSARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY1. Butterfield, Brad: Influences of established vegetation and climatic factors on growth and survival of Sonoran Desert perennial plant seedlingsEASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY1. Bernal, Melanie: Quality of wooded habitats in eastern New Mexico: Habitat use and foraging behavior of western kingbirds (Tyrannus verticalis) at multiple scales2. Marchman, Holly: Landscape effects on abundance and movement of red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis) and ferruginous (Buteo regalis) hawks in eastern New Mexico3. Ramirez, Jennifer E.: Landscape effects on Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) behavior and conservationNEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY1. Anderson, Mike: Quantifying the impact of livestock and native ungulate grazing on brown trout growth rate, movement, and diet in a high elevation meadow stream on the Valles Caldera National Preserve2. Campanella, Andrea: Demography, Resource Use and Genetic Structure of a Small Mammal Community in the Chihuahuan Desert: a landscape approach2. Moses, Martin: Modeling with a Keystone Indicator Species: Conservation Implications for Desert Grasslands3. Ruehmann, Megan: The effects of an exotic grass understory, Bromus inermis on avian community composition and Brewer's Sparrow reproduction in the sagebrush steppe of Wyoming4. Swaim, Kristin: Relating Native Fish Abundance and Condition to Environmental Factors in Sinkholes in New Mexico5. Wright, Timothy: Continuing studies of vocal and genetic variation among breeding populations of the endangered thick-billed parrot (Rhynochopsitta pachyrhyncha) in the Sierra Madre Occidental, MexicoPRESCOTT COLLEGE1. Crews, Timothy: Effects of controlled burning and thinning on nitrogen fixation by actinorhizal shrub species in Ponderosa forest of the Arizona highlands2. Floyd-Hanna, Lisa: Fire history in old-growth pinon-juniper the Arizona Central HighlandsUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA1. Flesch, Aaron D.: Population Trends of Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls in Northern Sonora Mexico2. Johnson, Glenn: Avian community structure and riparian vegetation along the upper San Pedro River in Sonora, Mexico3. McDonald, Christopher J.: Can common management techniques restore a semi-arid grassland dominated by the nonnative Lehmann lovegrass?4. Pelz-Serrano, Karla: Isolation effects on the conservation and genetic status of the Beaver (Castor Canadensis) in two riparian ecosystems in Arizona, U.S., and Sonora, Mexico5. Ponce-Guevara, J. Eduardo: Effects of Habitat Fragmentation on the North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) Populations in an Arid Grassland Ecosystem in Northern Mexico6. Rosemartin, Alyssa: The Least Tern in Northwestern Sonora: Distribution and Management Implications7. Steckler, Sonya E.: Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater abscurus) parasitism of riparian birds in southeastern Arizona: frequency and impacts on reproductive success8. Wallace, J. Eric: Baseline Inventory of Amphibians and Chytrid Fungus in a Conservation Area of Northeastern Sonora, MexicoUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO1. England, Angela E.: Ecological Interactions between Blooming Agave palmeri and Their Animal Visitors in New Mexico2. Scherff, Eric J.: Stream Discharge and Riparian Ecosystem Function on the Upper Gila River3. Van Horn, David: The Effects of Eutrophication on the Structure and Function of Stream BiofilmsUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO1. Marin, Rebecca A.: Spatio-temporal patterns of vegetation change in a Chihuahuan desert mountain Ecosystem AgreementWESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY1. Norris, William R.: Late Season Floristic Inventory of Riparian Habitats Along the Gila River (NM)NON UNIVERSITY PROJECTS1. Coffman, John M.: Characterization of Northern Aplomado Falcon Habitat in South Texas with Remote Sensing and GIS: A Pilot Study on Land Cover2. Sierra-Corona, Rodrigo: Spatio-Temporal Aspects of Black-tailed Prairie Dog - Beef Cattle Interactions within a Chihuahuan Desert Grassland Ecosystem3. Snyder, Helen A.: Raptor Survey of Cave Creek Canyon, Arizona in the Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest2006 PROJECTSNEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY1. Campanella, Andrea: Demography, Resource Use and Genetic Structure of a Small Mammal Community in the Chihuahuan Desert: Feedback Between Rodents and the Dynamics of Grassland-Shrubland Ecotones2. Joos, Cara: "Are Shrub Encroached Grasslands Sub-optimal Habitat for Black-throated Sparrows?"3. Jungels, Jeremy: "Habitat Barriers to Dispersal and Gene Flow in the Mountain Tree Frog (Hyla wrightorum)"4. Lonsinger, Robert C.: Assessing habitat suitability for ht black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) by coupling demographic and bioenergetic approaches5. Moses, Martin: "Modeling with a Keystone Indicator Species: Conservation Implications for Semi-Arid Grasslands"6. McShane, Ryan R.: Effects of a non-native fish in refugia in an intermittent stream7. Muldoon, Ariel: Movements of Nonnative Fish Species in Peralta Irrigation Drain, New Mexico: Permanent Habitat or Temporary Home Range?8. Wampler, Christina R.: Carnivore community structure, habitat use, and predation probabilities in a southwestern sky island system managed for fire prevention9. Wright, Timothy: Vocal and genetic variation among breeding populations of the endangered thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) in the Sierra Madre Occidental, MexicoNORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY1. Govedich, Fredric R.: Leeches of the Southwestern United States: An understudied group with much to offer2. Shofer, Justin: Home Range Movement Patterns and Natural History Observation of Arizona Black Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus cerbrus) near Flagstaff, ArizonaUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA1. Brewer, Lisa: Movements of Harris' hawks in winter and risk of electrocution2. Browning, Dawn M.: Livestock grazing and brush management: Impacts on spatial and temporal dynamics of velvet mesquite (Prosopis velutina) in southeastern Arizona, 1936 to 20053. Dee, Anthony: Genetic Diversity in the Flat-tailed Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii)4. Flesch, Aaron D.: Distribution and Abundance of Birds in Sonora, Mexico: Identification and Inventory of Important Bird Areas5. Fornander, David E.: Biological inventory of the Rio Mayo, Sonora and Chihuahua Mexico6. O'Brien, Chris: Parasites and People: Do Patterns of Human Recreation Affect Spatial Patterns of Infection? 7. Pelz-Serrano, Karla: Conservation and Effects of Beaver (Castor Canadensis) on a desert riparian ecosystem, along the San Pedro River, Arizona and Sonora8. Rheude, Margaret Greenlee: Dispersal and Movement Pattern of Mesocarnivores in a Fragmented Landscape.9. Zylstra, Erin: Evaluating Monitoring Strategies for the Sonoran Desert Tortoise in Saguaro National ParkUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO1. Cartron, Jean-Luc E.: Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) and Cattle Tanks as Potential Determining Factors in the Nesting Distribution and Nesting Success of Raptor in Northwestern Chihuahua2. Crawford, Dolly L.: Phylogeography and phylogenetics of the long-tailed vole, Microtus longicaudus, in North America: conservation in a vanishing landscape.UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA de MEXICO1. Rivera-Tellez, Emmanuel: Activity patterns and population dynamics of prairie dogs Cynomys ludovicianus in Janos, ChihuahuaUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON1. Meik, Jesse M.: Species boundaries and molecular systematics of the speckled Rattlesnake, Crotalus mitchellii, species complexUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN1. Hendrickson, Dean A.: Endangered Rio Salado darter conservation status survey and assessment of habitat restoration potential, Coahuila, MexicoUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO1. Guerrero, Rebeca Alejandra: Assessment of Cyanobacteria Diversity Associated With Biological Soil Crusts in Northern Chihuahuan DesertNON UNIVERSITY PROJECTS1. Fugagli, Carol and Mike: Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship 20062. Martin, Robert: Survey for sand dune lizard, Sceloporus arenicolus, on the Black Hills Prairie Chicken Area and Weaver Ranch, Roosevelt County, New Mexico3. Tonne, Phil: Sacramento Prickly Poppy Conservation (NM)#2005-0011-0052005 PROJECTSNEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY1. Boeing, Wiebke: Temperature Effects on Larval Development Rate and Survival of Endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow2. Coleman, Stephanie: Post-wildfire Effects of Gila Trout Populations and Their Habitat3. Facka, Aaron N: Resources, reproduction, and region: Effects on black-tailed prairie dog population dynamics in the Chihuahuan Desert4. Mathis, Verity L: Conservation genetics of banner- tailed kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spectabilis): a molecular ecology perspective5. Vuong, Holly B: West Nile Virus in southern New Mexico: Ecological Associations in an Arid Environment6. Whiteman, Kathy: Xeric adapted trees in mesic landscapes: Patterns of water use And establishment in riparian junipers (Juniperus spp.; Family Cupressaceae) NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY1. Reed, Sarah: Forest restoration treatment effects on Western Bluebird home range size, habitat selection and nest successUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA1. Browning, Dawn M: Landscape analysis of spatial and temporal dynamics of velvet mesquite (Prosopis velutina) in southeastern Arizona from 1936 to present2. Carrillo, Samia: Conservation genetics of Jaguars (Panthera onca)3. Flesch, Aaron D: Population Trends of Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls in Northern Sonora Mexico4. Geiger, Erika: Using Remote Sensing to Monitor Woody and Herbaceous Green Biomass in Semairid Environments of Southern Arizona 5. Johnson, Glenn: Investigating the Effects of re-introduced Beaver (Castor canadensis) on avian community dynamics along the San Pedro River, Arizona6. Kluever, Bryan: The Effects of Carnivore Presence, With an Emphasis On Wolves, On Cattle Foraging Behavior In Eastern Arizona7. Macias-Duarte, Alberto: Changes in Migratory Behavior as a Possible Explanation for Population Declines of Burrowing Owls in Northern Latitudes8. O'Brien, Chris: Biological Inventory of a river unknown: Flora and fauna of Rio Aros, Sonora, Mexico 9. Ramos-Lara, Nicolas: Ecology of the endemic Mearn's Squirrel, Tamiasciurus mearns, in the Sierra Pedro Mártir, Baja, California10. Rhuede, Margaret Greenlee: Barriers or Byways? Effect of Roads on white- coati (Nasua narica) daily movement and deispersal patterns11. Sester, Kirk: Life history traits of Crotalus polystictus; a long-term, mark-recapture study12. Smith, Jeffery: Health of Free-ranging Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum) and Pathogenicity of Oral and Cloacal Bacteria13. Wallace, J. Eric: Effects of Fire on Leopard Frogs and Aquatic Environments in the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains14. Wilson, Ryan R: Acativity Budgets of Sonoran Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana sonoriensis) in the United StatesUNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTONOMA de MEXICO1. Mociño Deloya, Estrella: Diet of Crotalus polystictus (Mexican Lance-headed Rattlesnake) Inhabiting agriculture lands in the Mexican state of MéxicoUniversity of New Mexico1. Barnes, Melanie: The genetics of restoration2. Bateman, Heather: Consequences of restoration activity: Herpetofaunal responses to exotic plant and fuels removal along the Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico3. Calabrese, Laura: Restoration of degraded Chihuahuan desert grassland in the southwestern United States4. Edelman, Andrew: Temporal variations in banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Diapodomys spectabilis) mounds5. Friggens, Mike T. Reestablishment of Gunnison's prairie dogs (Cynomys gunnisoni) to the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge6. Northrup, Diana E: Bacteria as Indicators of Human Impact in Caves7. Pershall, Alaina: Quantifying the importance of seasonal resource pulses in a food web and the influence of these pulses on consumer population dynamics8. Peters, Maureen B: Genetic Variation in the Endangered Gila Trout9. Tonne, Phil: Methods of Breaking Seed Dormancy in the Endangered Species Argemone pleiacantha ssp. pinnatisecta (Sacramento prickly poppy)UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN UTAH1. Cummer, Michelle R: Prevalence of Amphibian Disease in the Jemez Mountains Salamander (Plethodon neomexicanus) and Other Sympatric Amphibians in the Jemez Mountains of North Central New Mexico, USAUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON1. Meik, Jesse M: Evolutionary ecology of insular populations of the speckled rattlesnake, Crotalus mitchellii, from the Sea of Cortés, México NON-UNIVERSITY PROJECTS1. Stitt, Eric: Movements of Sonoran Mud Turtles (Kinosternon sonoriense) in Relation to Surface Water Availability and Temperature at Saguaro National Park2004 ProjectsEastern New Mexico University

Avery, Julian D.: The effects of habitat fragmentation on stopover ecology of Nearctic-Neotropical migratory birds in the southwest: the importance and implication of a landscape perspective on avian conservation.

New Mexico State University

Ewald, Megan: Den site characteristics, home range size, and diet of kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis) in a Chihuahuan desert grassland.
Haan, Stephanie S.: Investigating the relationship between habitat characteristics and population densities of the Sacramento Mountains salamander (Aneides hardii) using a novel technique for assessing detectability.
Mathis, Verity L.: Conservation genetics of banner-tailed kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spectabilis): a molecular ecology perspective.
McNicoll, Jennifer: Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Nest Site Selection in Relation to Prairie Dog Colony Characteristics and Surrounding Land-Use Practices in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Mendez-Gonzalez, Cesar E.: Influence of resource manipulations on winter avian abundance, diversity, and community dynamics in Chihuahuan Desert grasslands (2004-2005).
Northcott, Jason: Spatio-temporal patterns of black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) colony expansion: Determining the direction and factors that influence expansion.
Propeck, Suzanne: Accuracy of Southwest Regional Gap Analysis Project habitat models in predicting physical features for habitat associations.

Northern Arizona University

Holmes, Jennifer and Johnson, Matthew: Yellow-billed Cuckoo winter range and habitat use in Central and South America through museum and literature documentation
Williams, Laura E.: Diversity and foraging ecology of native bees in agricultural and wildlands in the Upper San Pedro River Valley.
Zhang, Huarong: Investigating Genetic Diversity of Ponderosa Pine (pinus ponderosa Dougl.ex Laws.) in Arizona along Tree Seed Zones.

University of Arizona

Amarello, Melissa: Defensive Behavior of Crotalus polystictus (Mexican Lance-headed Rattlesnakes) Toward Humans.
Culver, Melanie: Conservation genetics of Jaguars (Panthera onca) in the State of Sonora, Mexico.
Flesch, Aaron D. and Steidl, Robert J.: Population Trends of Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls in Northern Sonora Mexico
Huang, Cho-Ying and Marsh, Stuart E.: Systematic Vegetation Mapping in Southeastern Arizona using High Temporal Resolution Remotely Sensed Data.
Hughes, Katie: The influence of nest-placement on the probability of nest depredation in band-tailed pigeons (Pataiioenas fasciata).
Leonard, Katherine M.: Effects of forest thinning on the endangered Mount Graham Red Squirrel.
Macias-Duarte, Alberto: Determination of wintering grounds of burrowing owls in northern Mexico.
Prescott, Rebecca: A living reef in the Northern Gilf of California: breeding aggregation of Black Murex (Hexaplex Muricanthus nigritus) as habitat for juvenile fish and invertebrates.
Rheude, Margaret G-G: Relationship between introduced Abert’s Squirrels and Native Catalina Gray Squirrels in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Smith, Jeffery J.: The Effects of Road Construction on Sonoran Desert Reptiles
Zugmeyer, Claire: Trailblazers in the Forest: Midden Establishment by Red Squirrels in Insect Damaged Forests.

University of Texas, El Paso

Wambuguh, Dennis: Evaluation of Freshwater Spring Habitats in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Worthington, Richard D.: Contribution to the Assessment of the biota of southern Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Non-University ProjectsProyecto Corredor Colibri

Duberstein, Jennifer N.: Status and distribution of a New Population of Huachuca Water Umbel

2003 ProjectsNew Mexico State University

Golinski, Michael Russell: Classification of endophytic fungi species isolated from on old-growth forest using an assay based on spatial patterns of in-vitro growth
McNicholl, Jennifer: Nest Site Selection in Relation to Prairie Dog Colony Characteristics and Surrounding Land-Use Practices in Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Mendez-Gonzalez, Cesar E.: Influence of resource manipulations on winter avian abundance, diversity and community dynamics in Chihuahuan Desert grasslands (2003-2004)
Whiteman, Kathy: Riparian plant invasions of the Gila River and two tributaries; Grant and Catron Counties, New Mexico

Northern Arizona University

Loeser, Matthew R.: Landscape Assessment of Pronghorn Habitat on Anderson Mesa, Arizona
Stumpf, Stacy: Proposal for the Restoration of a Cienega Wetland along the San Pedro River Floodplain

University of Arizona

Bonar, Scott A; Corissa Carveth & Ann M. Widmer: Thermal tolerance of native and non-native fishes of the San Pedro River, Arizona
Buechaer, Debbie C.: Evaluation of resource use by three species of free-tailed bat (Chiroptera: Molossidae: Nyctinomops femorosaccus, Nyctinmops macrotis and Eumops perotis)
Coates, Carol A: Analyses of the Suitability of Potential Habitat for the Extirpated Arizona Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Edelman, Andrew J.: Ecological overlap between endangered Mount Graham red squirrels and introduced Abert’s squirrels: Does spatiotemporal partitioning of resources occur?
Geiger, Erika: Soil type as a constraint on the germination and longevity of Agave palmeri seeds
Gray, Melissa: Is Foraging Strategy Related to Vulnerability in Banded Rock Rattlesnakes (Crotalus lepidus klauberi)?
Hughes, Katie: Band-tailed pigeon habitat use in southeastern Arizona
Hutton, Kelly: A Comparison of Saguaro Health in Developed and Undeveloped Areas in Tucson, Arizona
Jones, Cristina A.: Effects of Upper Respiratory Tract Disease on Desert Tortoise Behavior and Thermal Ecology at Saguaro National Park East
Kirkpatrick, Chris: Population trends, reproductive success, and habitat association of montane forest birds in southeastern Arizona
McDonald, Christopher: Fire, Ground Nesting Bees and Livestock Grazing: A Recipe for Population Longevity in the Endangered Pima Pineapple Cactus?
Munroe, Karen: The mating system and natal dispersal of the red squirrel, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus.
Pasch, Bret S.: Space Use and Population Status Relative to Fire History of Chiricahua Fox Squirrels (Sciurus nayaritensis chiricahuae)
Wallace, J. Eric: Habitat and Ecology of Lowland Leopard Frogs in Mountain Canyons of Southeastern Arizona

University of Notre Dame

Setser, Kirk: Life history traits of Crotalus polystictus; a long-term, mark-recapture study

University of California, Santa Barbara

Lukose, Richard L.: The impact of the invasive Lehmann lovegrass (Eragrostis lehmanniana) on horned lizards (genus: Phrynosoma) in southeastern Arizona

University of Texas, El Paso

Johnson, Jerry; Justin P. Hobert: Comparative and Spatial Ecology of Three Sympatric Rattlesnake Species in the Chihuahuan Desert

Non-University Projects

Duberstein, Jennifer and Caicedo, Juan: Critical Riparian Bird Species Monitoring Villa Verde, Ejido Ignacio Zaragoza Municipality of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
Huisinga, Kristin and Watters, Kate: Plants of the Grand Canyon: A Naturalist’s Guide

2002 ProjectsEastern New Mexico State University

Malaney, Jason: Distribution, Habitat Associations, and Population Attributes of Snowshoe hare (Lepus Americanus) in New Mexico.

New Mexico State University

Calamusso, Robert and DuBey, Robert: Distribution and Status of Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout and Native Fish Species in the Carson and Santa Fe National Forests
Duniway, Mike: Grassland Recovery and the role of Soil-Vegetation Feedbacks: A Preliminary Study
Ginter, Daniel: Grassland Bird Wintering Ecology on the Gulf Coast of South Texas Northern Mexico
Hendrie, Marguerite: Optimal Foraging and Colonial Rodents: the Trade-off between Foraging Risk and Patch Quality in Black-tailed Prairie Dogs
Jones, Debra: Metapopulation dynamics of Aneides hardii, the Sacramento Mountain Salamander
Lee, Colin: Distribution Patterns and Time-Activity Budgets of Northern Pintail (Anas Acuta) Winter in New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico
Mendez-Gonzalez, Cesar E.: Effects of grazing and fire on desert grasslands and wintering birds communities (2002 – 2003).
Murray, Ian: An Investigation Into Snake-Odor Anointing Behavior by Rock Squirrels, Spermophilus variegatus
O’Leary, Jessica: Habitat Suitability of Night-Blooming Cereus Based on Pollinators, Plant Demography and Environmental Data
Rosas Rosas, Octavio C.: Habitat Partitioning of Lympatric Jaguars and Pumas in Jaguar Peripheral Habitat, Northeastern Sonora, Mexico
Whiteman, Kathy: Riparian plant invasions: Impact on a native riparian ecosystem along the Gila River in Grant and Catron Counties, New Mexico

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Schaafsma, Hoski: The Effect of Prehistoric Agriculture on the Modern Ecology of Cave Creek, Arizona: a legacy in pollen.

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

Clifton, Jill: Influence of Small Aspen Stands on Avian Productivity in a Ponderosa Pine Forest

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Cintra-Buenrostro, Carlos E.: Ecological role of Mulinia coloradoensis Dall, 1894 (Bivalvia Mollusca) in the pre-dam ecosystem of the Colorado River Delta, Gulf of California.
Geiger, Erika; Mau-Crimmins, Theresa; and Schussman, Heather: Razing Arizona: Introduced “wonder grass” plagues the American Southwest. The potential for modeling spread o a nonnative species.
Rowell, Kirsten: The Importance of the Colorado River to northern Gulf of California fish populations.

NON-UNIVERSITY PROJECTS BAT CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

Keeley, Brian: Identification and Protection of Roosts and Foraging Areas for the Mexican Long-nosed Bat: Northeastern Mexico and Trans-Pecos Region of Texas: Aerial Support.

FOUR CORNERS INSTITUTE

Klingel, Jon; Conn, Rachel; & Long, Brian: River Otter Survey: The Gila River

THE PEREGRINE FUND

Montoya, Angel: Chihuahua Aplomado Falcon Project

2001 Projects EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY

Kendall, John: The Effect of Fire History on Bat Activity in Mixed Conifer Forests in New Mexico

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO

Hotchkin, Paul: Comparative Escape Behavior of Syntopic Parthenogenetic and Gonochoristic Cnemidophorus Lizards

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Kennedy, Linda J.: Mycorrhizal Status of Non-native Grass, Eragrostis lehmanniana

INDEPENDENT

Long, Brian: A Survey of the Rivers of Sonora and Northern Chihuahua for River Otter(Lontra longicaudis)

NEW MEXICO STATE UN