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Effect of Natural Sleep Aids on Melatonin Levels
Melatonin is an important hormone within the body and plays many roles, but none more so than within circadian rhythm. When sleep is not achieved, natural sleep aids, such as warm milk and hot tea, are commonly used for assistance. The objective of…
The Territory Ranges of American Toads (Bufo Americanus) in a Residential Environment in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
"Previous research has indicted that Bufo americanus exhibit a homing instinct towards a specific territory (Dole 1972; Maynard 1934), and overwhelmingly prefer forest habitat to other habitat types (Forester et al. 2006; Rothermel and Semlitseh…
Changes in Terrestrial Invertabrate Subsidies and Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Diets in the Two Hearted River, MI, Following a Wildfire
"In the western US, wildfires have been shown to alter terrestrial-aquatic linkages by reducing terrestrial inputs (e.g., terrestrial subsidies) that fuel stream food webs. Recently, a wildfire in
northern Michigan burned forest landscapes across…
northern Michigan burned forest landscapes across…
The Effects of Salmon Carcasses on Resident Trout Behavior
"Pacific Salmon (Onchorhynchus spp.) were introduced into the great lakes region beginning in 1967. Many of Michigan’s trout streams now experience a semelparous salmon run each fall resulting in massive carcass inputs to the stream. Much of the…
Landscape Characterization of Four Lake Superior Watersheds Using GIS
"Watershed management studies have become increasingly important in determining the impact of natural features and human development on water quality. This GIS analysis is part of a larger study designed to quantify the influence of landscape…
Status and Trends of Mercury Concentrations in Lake Whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis in Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior
"The Lake Whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis is native to Lake Superior and supports important commercial and subsistence fisheries. Contaminant monitoring is conducted throughout the state of Michigan to ensure the safe consumption of these fish. The…
The Effects of River Discharge on Condition of Smallmouth Bass in the Flint River, Michigan
The Flint River located in Genesee County, Mi. We looked at the effects of river discharge on the condition of smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu). 200 Smallmouth bass were caught via angling along a 10 mile stretch of the Flint River during the…
Feeding Pattern and Survival of Purple Martins (Progne subis) Nestlings
"Purple Martins (Progne subis) are aerial insectivores that migrate to breed in North America. We examined the feeding and diet of Purple Martin nestlings. The use of a motion sensor camera was used to capture footage of parents visiting the nesting…
Challenges in Mobilizing Volunteers in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
"Currently, there is a considerable lack of participation in conservation projects by local community members. This may partially stem from ineffective communication between the conservation community and the general public. The purpose of this study…
Inhibiting a Fungal Pathogen of Sweet Cherries
"American Brown Rot (Monilinia fructicola) causes over 40% of damage to a sweet cherry crop. Then fungicides used to combat it can cause various health problems to the farmer. The United States Department of Agriculture and the Environmental…