Wetland resource management is an important task in the protection and utilization of wetlands. Given the environmental interests in these wetlands, there is urgent need for a centralized repository and mechanism to share geospatial data, information and maps of wetlands. Our objective is to develop an interactive WebGIS and geodatabase for wetlands providing mapping and data services. This pap...

The chemical industry poses a potential security risk to factory personnel and neighboring residents. In order to mitigate prospective damage, a synthetic method must be developed for an emergency response. With the development of environmental numeric simulation models, model integration methods, and modern information technology, many Decision Support Systems (DSSs) have been established. How...

Tanoak (Lithocarpus densiflorus), coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), black oak (Q. kelloggii), and some shreve oak (Q. parvula var. shreve) trees in coastal California are affected by a new disease called ‘‘Sudden Oak Death.’’ These tree communities are extremely important for habitat provision, recreation, and aesthetics. Research of and community interest in this new disease is very high. We...