Charles Rhoades

My research evaluates biogeochemical linkages between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in managed and unmanaged areas. Much of my work addresses the role of upland and riparian soils and vegetation in regulating nitrogen and carbon retention and export from forest watersheds and how natural and anthropogenic disturbance alters these processes. Current research projects address the following biogeochemical linkages:

• Bark beetle outbreak on streamwater nutrient export
• Riparian corridor protection for effectively maintaining aquatic condition
• Snow redistribution on alpine biogeochemistry and soil development
• Wildfire on streamwater chemistry
• Forest harvesting on subalpine forest nitrogen retention
• Forest fuel reduction treatments on soil productivity and water quality
  

Abstracts:

Rhoades, C.; Elder, K.; Greene, E. 2006. The Influence of a Dust Event on Snow Chemistry.