Urban Ecosystem Ecology Lab

In the Urban Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the University of Florida, we are focused on improving our understanding of how the activities humans undertake in urban and urbanizing environments affect soil and water quality, and how these processes feedback on natural ecosystem functioning occurring in aquatic environments. We are interested in nutrient and energy cycling (nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon) as well as the impact of emerging contaminants of concern (e.g., pharmaceuticals and personal care products, heavy metals). We use an ecosystems- and watershed-based approach to understand how urban environments respond to human alterations. We are focusing not only on understanding how these ecosystems function in urban environments, but also on how different management and development strategies can minimize impacts on soil and water quality. Ultimately, our goal is to work towards understanding the impacts of development and providing alternative strategies for urban areas to use in order to allow for continued development while minimizing the negative effects on soil and aquatic ecosystems.

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Urban water quality

Nutrient and energy cycling in aquatic environments with a focus on nitrogen, phosphorus, and emerging contaminants

Urban soil quality

Soil management practices and impacts on nutrient leaching, particularly in terms of residential lawn management

Extension Activities

Interacting with homeowners, developers and municipalities to balance the needs of society and the environment