Park Science 32(2)—Winter 2015–2016

Youth volunteers help conserve sea turtles at Gulf Islands National Seashore

Basic information about the management and production of this issue of Park Science

Introduction to volume 32, number 2, winter 2015–2016.

This article is a review of a relatively recent publication, the "Framework for K–12 science education." "Information Crossfile" department articles synopsize selected publications relevant to natural resource management. Unless noted, articles are not reviewed by reference source author(s).

This article is a review of recent bat and moth research at Congaree National Park. "Information Crossfile" department articles synopsize selected publications relevant to natural resource management. Unless noted, articles are not reviewed by reference source author(s).

Night skies are an increasingly important but rapidly disappearing resource in many national parks, and this article describes a program of research to guide formulation of visitor-based indicators and standards for managing stargazing at Acadia National Park.

Invasive lake trout indirectly increased biomass and body mass of amphipods.

Researchers present the results of a training needs assessment of NPS Visitor and Resource Protection employees.

Field survey results suggest generally good water quality, although nutrient concentrations were unexpectedly high near several parks, and metals and legacy pollutants continue to affect sediments and fish.

A 2010 survey reveals that while perceived risk of Lyme disease and tick encounters was high in the park, use of preventive measures was low.

First in a series of three "In Focus" articles that share insights into the near-universal and far-reaching effects of soils on the ecology, management, and enjoyment of our national parks.

Second in a series of three "In Focus" articles that share insights into the near-universal and far-reaching effects of soils on the ecology, management, and enjoyment of our national parks.

A companion to the article on air pollution effects on soils at Joshua Tree National Park that describes the chemistry of isotopes and how they are used for a variety of environmental applications including discerning the origin of emissions.

Third in a series of three "In Focus" articles that share insights into the near-universal and far-reaching effects of soils on the ecology, management, and enjoyment of our national parks.

Third in a series of five articles celebrating the Rocky Mountain National Park centennial that reviews aspects of science applied to park stewardship since the park’s founding in 1915.

First in a series of five articles celebrating the Rocky Mountain National Park centennial that reviews aspects of science applied to park stewardship since the park’s founding in 1915.

Fifth in a series of five articles celebrating the Rocky Mountain National Park centennial that reviews aspects of science applied to park stewardship since the park’s founding in 1915.

Fourth in a series of five articles celebrating the Rocky Mountain National Park centennial that reviews aspects of science applied to park stewardship since the park’s founding in 1915.

Second in a series of five articles celebrating the Rocky Mountain National Park centennial that reviews aspects of science applied to park stewardship since the park’s founding in 1915.