The Lakeview Stewardship Group (LSG), following reauthorization of the Lakeview Federal Stewardship Unit, presented ecologist Richard Hart with the task of developing a monitoring plan that would answer questions asked by the group. Establishing an educational link between this monitoring effort and local schools was one goal of the plan. The Chewaucan Biophysical Monitoring Project has brought that plan to life.
About
The Chewaucan Biophysical Monitoring Project, a program of the
Lake County Resources Initiative, examines the relationships within
the Chewaucan watershed and observes trends over time. The
monitoring itself involves recording data collected in four main
areas: aquatics, canopy, vegetation, and soils. The data recorded is
then stored in a relational database to answer the driving questions
of the project.
The biophysical monitoring team consists of eight college students,
all residents of Lake County. Under the direction of Clair Thomas.
Each of the students specializes in one of the four areas but is
attentive to the roles of the other members as well.
The information presented within this website represents six summers
of monitoring.
Additional Resources
Interested natural scientists or any conservation minded
individuals are encouraged to explore our website.
Please email any comments or questions about the project to us at
Jim Walls.