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Student research projects

Marsh Bird Checklist

Research at Utica Marsh by Hamilton College Students

compiled January, 2000, by EHW

fall, 1997

Boxall-Yamaji, Myoka [biology - Prof. Ernest Williams]

Factors affecting spatial patterns of aquatic life at Utica Marsh

1997-98

Frisch, Susan M. [biology - Prof. Bill Pfitsch]

Purple loosestrife: its invasion and subsequent efforts of control

1997-98

Oles, Hilary [biology - Prof. Bill Pfitsch]

Wetland ecosystem structure and function: the impacts and mechanisms of invasion of Lythrum salicaria

1998-99

Cook, Sarah L. [biology - Prof. Bill Pfitsch]

The growth and phosphorus-use efficiency of invasive Lythrum salicaria and native Typha latifolia and the implications for the competition mechanism

1998-99

Smith, Amy L. [geology - Prof. David Bailey]

Study of trace heavy metals in the sediment and pore-waters of the Utica Marsh, Utica, New York

1998-99

Woodcock, Elizabeth M. [geology - Prof. David Bailey]

Analysis of Utica Marsh surface water for heavy metal contamination, Utica, New York

1999-00

Holden, Katie M. [biology - Prof. Ernest Williams]

A comparison of herbivory on native and exotic herbaceous perennials

1999-00

Horvitz, Ethan S. [biology - Prof. Donna Moore]

A baseline assessment of the Utica Marsh, its various algal communities, and their potential impact on the improvement of water quality



Mid June is a great time time to see all of the colors that the Utica Marsh has to offer. Flowers of all kinds are blooming everywhere, cattails and reeds dominate the marsh and the marsh itself puts on its green coat for the summer.