Minimum core sizes will be identified, and this information will allow estimation of acceptable trail widths and densities in meadows. The study should also suggest guidelines for trail orientation. For instance, relatively straight trails may convert less meadow habitat into functional edge than meandering trails, and trails located in the periphery of a meadow may prove to have little effect. Two interns will conduct monitoring of native fishes populations in the Owens Valley. They will also be involved in a taxonomy project under the supervision of the CDFG agency researcher.
Students having taken classes in ichthyology and aquatic ecology are preferred.
An intern is needed to assist in searching for Panamint alligator lizards, helping install pitfall traps, and routinely checking traps daily or on a weekly schedule, collecting data, filling out data sheets on capture, and writing reports. Collaborative Weed Outreach and Control Project. Brian Cashore, ICWD Determination of Reference Genealogy of Big Horn Sheep. John Wehausen, WMRS Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Interpretation. John Louth, USFS Eastern Sierra Native Seed Assessment and Test Garden Project.