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Land Cover at Wetland Sites in Poughkeepsie, NY
This is work for my thesis, in which I am examining the effects of urbanization on the abundance and diversity of birds in wetland habitats. I used the point count method to determine bird abundance and diversity at four wetland sites– Vassar Lake,…
Effects of urbanization on the abundance and diversity of birds in wetland habitats
In this study, I examined the effects of urbanization on bird diversity and abundance on a local scale in Poughkeepsie, NY over time. Using a combination of active birding, automated song recorders, and previous research, I analyzed changes in bird…
Environmental Vulnerability: City & Town of Newburgh, NY
The following maps display multiple variables of environmental vulnerability: impervious surface coverage, tree cover, heat islands, and flood hazard zones. The point of comparison is between those communities defined by NYSERDA to be disadvantaged,…
More Dough, More Bread: Exploring Economic and Population-Based Impacts on Bakery Access
While it may be an obvious conclusion, it is clearly evident that population is a storng determinant of where bakeries are. When examining the relationship between bakeries and wealth, a strong correlation appears.
