MU Aquatic Ecology Lab

About Us

We study the effects of anthropogenic activities on water quality and ecosystem integrity using observational, experimental, and modeling approaches.

We are hiring! Open position at the MU Aquatic Ecology Lab.

Community Science

Since 1992, Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program has enlisted the help of the community to sample Missouri's lakes.


Urban stream ecology

Hinkson Creek Watershed: Long term monitoring


Terrestrial-aquatic interfaces

Fate and transport of nutrients through the terrestrial-aquatic interface

Bioengineering techniques to restore water quality in nutrient-loaded streams 

Effects of contemporary forest practices on water quality and quantity 



Impacts of legacy mining on stream functional processes