Mohonk Preserve Riparian Invasive Vegetation Species Sampling
Citation
Mohonk Preserve, Citizen Scientists, Feldsine N A, Kathe J J, Long E C, Montoya A J, Napoli M M, Garretson A, Wander H (2023). Mohonk Preserve Riparian Invasive Vegetation Species Sampling. Mohonk Preserve. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/nw2vj4 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.Description
The StreamWatch citizen science program includes surveying riparian zones in the Hudson River Valley of New York State for the presence of invasive species, including garlic mustard, barberry, purple loosestrife, Japanese stiltgrass, oriental bittersweet, phragmites, multiflora rose, Japanese knotweed, Dame's rocket, and wineberry.Sampling Description
Study Extent
See full protocol for additional information: https://portal.edirepository.org/nis/dataviewer?packageid=edi.399.2&entityid=416a9357842b7c5b6f92d644308dc414Sampling
See protocol document for additional information: StreamWatch_Protocol.pdf. Field equipment: Thermometer(in Fahrenheit), Turbidity tube, Forest densitometer, Sample containers, Measuring tape/yardstick(centimeters), Wading apparel (rubber boots/waders), Isopropyl alcohol 90%, Kicknet, 2 Buckets, White enamel pan, Decontamination kit (spray bottle containing 5% bleach solution, to be refreshed monthly), Ice cube trays, Paint brushes, Dissolved oxygen meter (To be used only by DSRC staff), Magnifying glass, Weighted line (For streams deeper than 1 meter), Lab equipment, pH meter. PRECAUTIONS: StreamWatch volunteers must collect data in pairs for safety. Consider wearing water-resistant clothing and footwear, or a personal flotation device if streams seem too vigorous or deep, and stay hydrated in hot temperatures. Know when not to wade; if the current is even remotely strong, use caution or skip wading. When wading is a possibility, your monitoring partner should be close by and aware. Consider weather conditions and be aware of approaching bad weather. Be cautious walking on streambanks, causing erosion will damage the ecosystem and could result in unstable footing. Follow the instructions step-by step, ideally read through instructions before you reach the site. Avoid excessive contact between hands and, eyes, nose, or mouth after touching sample materials. Use all equipment responsibly to ensure further use. Some stream locations require longer hikes to get to, while others are directly accessible by car; use good judgment in considering how far you can comfortably hike. DECONTAMINATING WADERS: Remove all mud, organic matter, etc. from boots/waders. Prepare 5% fresh bleach mixture in spray bottle and spray thoroughly. Dry thoroughly. Alternatively, leaving boots/waders in freezing temperatures overnight has same effect. This prevents the spread of invasive microorganisms which can lead to overgrowth and spread of freshwater invasive species to different streams.Method steps
- See full protocol for additional information: https://portal.edirepository.org/nis/dataviewer?packageid=edi.399.2&entityid=416a9357842b7c5b6f92d644308dc414
Taxonomic Coverages
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Alliaria petiolatarank: species
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Berberisrank: genus
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Microstegium vimineumrank: species
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Phragmites australisrank: species
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Rosa multiflorarank: species
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Celastrus orbiculatusrank: species
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Lythrum salicariarank: species
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Rubus phoenicolasiusrank: species
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Hesperis matronalisrank: species
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Fallopia japonicarank: species
Geographic Coverages
Data were collected from 20 streams on Mohonk Preserve property in the Shawangunk Ridge of New Paltz, NY, USA
Bibliographic Citations
- Preserve, Mohonk, N.A. Feldsine, A.C. Garretson, J.J. Kathe, E.C. Long, A.J. Montoya, M.M. Napoli, H. Wander, and Citizen Science Volunteers. 2020. Mohonk Preserve Stream Water Quality Invasive Species and Macroinvertebrate Sampling in from 2017-Present ver 2. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/a00ff0a44f3305f17c99d87e6a0f29fd - https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/a00ff0a44f3305f17c99d87e6a0f29fd
Contacts
Mohonk Preserveoriginator
position: Mohonk Preserve
Mohonk Preserve
PO Box 715
New Paltz
12561
New York
Telephone: 8452550919
email: research@mohonkpreserve.org
homepage: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
Citizen Scientists
originator
position: Volunteer
Mohonk Preserve
PO Box 715
New Paltz
12561
New York
Telephone: 8452550919
email: research@mohonkpreserve.org
Natalie A Feldsine
originator
position: Research Collection and Citizen Science Coordinator
Mohonk Preserve
email: nfeldsine@mohonkpreserve.org
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4331-3042
Jessica J Kathe
originator
position: Creator
SUNY New Paltz
Elizabeth C Long
originator
position: Director of Conservation Science
Mohonk Preserve
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7410-5548
Anthony J Montoya
originator
position: Creator
Cornell University
Megan M Napoli
originator
position: Research Ecologist
Mohonk Preserve
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2390-6545
Alexis Garretson
originator
position: Lowey Data Curation Fellow
Mohonk Preserve
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-0131
Heather Wander
originator
position: Creator
SUNY New Paltz
Alexis Garretson
metadata author
position: Lowey Data Curation Fellow
Mohonk Preserve
PO Box 715
New Paltz
12561
New York
US
email: alexis@garretson.net
homepage: https://alexis-catherine.github.io/
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-0131
Alexis Garretson
curator
position: Lowey Data Curation Fellow
Mohonk Preserve
email: alexis@garretson.net
homepage: https://alexis-catherine.github.io/
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-0131
Director of Conservation Science
administrative point of contact
position: Daniel Smiley Research Center
Mohonk Preserve
PO Box 715
New Paltz
12561
New York
Telephone: 8452550919
email: research@mohonkpreserve.org
homepage: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
Director of Conservation Science
administrative point of contact
position: Daniel Smiley Research Center
Mohonk Preserve
PO Box 715
New Paltz
12561
New York
Telephone: 8452550919
email: research@mohonkpreserve.org
homepage: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/