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Hydrologic Disturbances LandScope Florida // LandScope America

WebThe health of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems is threatened by hydrologic disturbances, from ditching and draining to fragmentation and water quality degradation. Water is routinely …

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Human Impact // LandScope America

WebMore than three-fourths of Washington’s human population is concentrated in the Puget Trough ecoregion. A number of human activities and land uses adversely affect its …

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Watersheds 101 // LandScope America

WebWatersheds 101. Often also referred to as a “drainage basin,” a watershed is a region of land where rainfall and snowmelt drains into a stream, lake, or river system. Watersheds …

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Threats and Issues for Florida // LandScope America

WebThe health of Florida's aquatic ecosystems is threatened by hydrologic disturbances such as ditching and draining, fragmentation, and water quality degradation. Read More. …

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Challenges // LandScope America

WebThe health of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems is threatened by hydrologic disturbances such as ditching and draining, fragmentation, and water quality degradation. Water is routinely …

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Threats: Development Pressure // LandScope America

WebDevelopment Pressure. While many human activities can alter natural habitats, the conversion of green space to urban and suburban uses is the fastest growing threat to …

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iMapInvasives // LandScope America

WebiMapInvasives: A collaborative online tool for invasive species reporting and data management. Invasive species – non-native organisms that negatively impact …

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Illinois Conservation Summary // LandScope America

WebThe health of Illinois’ ecosystems is threatened by a number of issues including habitat degradation and loss, hydrological modifications, spread of exotic species, and economic …

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Development Pressure // LandScope America

WebReplacing large tracts of these assets with urban development may have more of an impact on our health and well being than many people realize. The rapid growth of …

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Watershed // LandScope America

WebWatershed: A watershed is a geographic area of land bounded by topographic high points in which water drains to a common destination. >back. Watersheds provide useful …

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Maryland Home // LandScope America

WebWelcome to LandScope Maryland. This website is dedicated to facilitating collaboration among all who care about the health and quality of Maryland’s special places. Maryland …

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Citizen Science // LandScope America

WebThe Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) involves coastal communities in monitoring local marine resources and ecosystem health through the …

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Florida Wildlife Action Plan // LandScope America

WebFlorida’s Wildlife Action Plan provides a strategic framework to support the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. The action plan identifies 974 animals and the actions …

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Ecosystem Services // LandScope America

WebThe Council was active from 2004-2010, and considered ecosystem services an integral part of reaching their goals. Healthy, functioning ecosystems provide us with clean water and …

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Natural Geography of Florida // LandScope America

WebNatural Geography of Florida. Florida is home to 45 terrestrial ecosystems that range from small islands of subtropical hammocks and rocklands to vast dry prairies, sandhills, …

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Longleaf Pine Prognosis for the Future // LandScope America

WebSmoke management for air quality, health and safety becomes more difficult. Because of this, the costs of managing land for conservation increase. Invasive plants are another …

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Hawaii Conservation Summary // LandScope America

WebThe health of Hawaii’s aquatic ecosystems is threatened by hydrologic disturbances such as channelization, water diversion, water quality degradation, and alien freshwater …

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Landscape Fragmentation, Connectivity and Habitat Corridors

WebStructural connectivity refers to the physical pattern of habitat and potential connections between areas of habitat within the landscape. It is the geometry of habitat fragments – …

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Ponderosa Pine A Conservation Success Story // LandScope …

WebThe GFFP was formed around 2001 to implement a shared vision for the ecological and economic health of ponderosa pine woodlands. The need to restore forest health in the …

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California Wildlife Action Plan // LandScope America

WebCalifornia’s Wildlife Action Plan was developed as a reference for conservationists and the general public alike. The mission was to draw upon decades of conservation efforts and …

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Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative // LandScope America

WebView Summary. The Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative (UNCWI) was formed as a collaboration of organizations in 2005 to ensure the long-term health of the drinking …

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