Technical Report Series

The Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series is a means for archiving and disseminating data sets, curricula, research findings and other information that would be useful to coastal managers, educators, and researchers, yet are unlikely to be published in the primary literature.

Technical Reports are available for download, below. To see our entire library of research and documents, click here.

Goldberg, C., Ralson, M., Manning, J., Mitcham, C., Camara, K., Allaback, M., Wyckoff, C., Laursen, I., Fork, S., & Wasson, K. (2023). Recommendations for inclusion of eDNA in USFWS and CDFW survey protocols for wetland amphibians in coastal central California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2023:1 (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series No. 1). ESNERR.
Goldberg_2023_Recommendations_For_Inclusion_Of.pdf

Woolfolk, A. (2020). Moro Cojo: A Historical Perspective A compilation of primary historical data, Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2020: 3 (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series No. 3). ESNERR. Woolfolk_2020_Moro_Cojo_A_Historical.pdf

Fountain, M., Endris, C., Woolfolk, A., & Wasson, K. (2020). Salt marsh conservation, restoration and enhancement opportunities in and around Elkhorn Slough in the face of sea level rise. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2020:2 (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series No. 2). ESNERR. Fountain_2020_Salt_marsh_conservation_restoration.pdf

Krause, J. (2020). Hester Marsh Salinity Report ELKHORN SLOUGH TECHNICAL REPORT SERIES 2020: 1 (No. 1). Krause_2020_Hester_Marsh_Salinity_Report.pdf

Haskins, J. (2020). Unoccupied Aerial Systems: Procedures Manual. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2020:4. (No. 4; Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series). Haskins_2020_Unoccupied_Aerial_Systems_Procedure.pdf

Van Dop, M., Hall, A., Calhoun, K., & Kislik, C. (2019). Linking land cover and water quality in Elkhorn Slough. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2019:2 (Technical Report Series No. 2). Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Elkhorn Slough Foundation. VanDop_2019_Linking_Land_Cover_And.pdf

Hicks, K., Jeppesen, R., & Wasson, K. (2019). Long-term trends and spatial patterns of water quality in estuarine wetlands of central California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2019:1. Hicks_2019_Long-term_trends_and_spatial.pdf

Woolfolk, A., & Watson, E. B. (2016). Freshwater inputs and tidal marsh elevation in Elkhorn Slough. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2016:1. Woolfolk_2016_Freshwater_Inputs_And_Tidal.pdf

Fork, S. (2014). Shorebirds, waterfowl, and waders of Elkhorn Slough - quarterly surveys of migrants and residents (2003-2014). Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2014:2. Fork_2014_Shorebirds_Waterfowl_And_Waders.pdf

Mercado, L., Haskins, J., & Preisler, R. K. (2014). A Report Card of Water Quality for the Elkhorn Slough estuary in 2013. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2014:1. Mercado_2014_A_Report_Card_Of.pdf

Van Dyke, E. (2012). Water levels, wetland elevations, and marsh loss. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2012:2. VanDyke_2012_Water_Levels_Wetland_Elevations.pdf

Woolfolk, A., & Labadie, Q. (2012). The significance of pickleweed-dominated tidal salt marsh in Elkhorn Slough, California: A literature review. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2012:4. Woolfolk_2012_The_Significance_Of_Pickleweed.pdf

Wasson, K., Watson, E. B., Van Dyke, E., Hayes, G., & Ivano, A. (2012). A novel approach combining rapid paleoecological assessments with geospatial modeling and visualization to help coastal managers design salt marsh conservation strategies in the face of environmental change - Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2012:1. Wasson_2012_A_Novel_Approach_Combining.pdf

Wasson, K., D’Amore, A., Fountain, M., Woolfolk, A., Silberstein, M., Suarez, B., & Feliz, D. (2012). Large-scale restoration alternatives for Elkhorn Slough: summary of interdisciplinary evaluations and recommendations. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2012:5. Wasson_2012_Large_Scale_Restoration_Alternatives.pdf

Hammerstrom, K., & Grant, N. (2012). Assessment and Monitoring of Ecological Characteristics of Zostera marina L beds in Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2012:3. Hammerstrom_2012_Assessment_And_Monitoring_Of.pdf

Palacios, S. L. (2010). Eelgrass: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010 No. 2; pp. 1–44). Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Palacios_2010_Eelgrass_Factors_that_Control.pdf

Wasson, K. (2010). Selected large benthic infaunal invertebrates: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:3 [3]. Wasson_2010_Selected_Large_Benthic_Infaunal.pdf

Wasson, K. (2010). Olympia oyster: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:4 (No. 4). Wasson_2010_Olympia_Oyster_Factors_That.pdf

McCarthy, E. (2010). Sea otters: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:7. McCarthy_2010_Sea_Otters_Factors_That.pdf

McCarthy, E. (2010). Harbor seals: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:8. McCarthy_2010_Harbor_Seals_Factors_That.pdf

Hughes, B., Haskins, J., & Wasson, K. (2010). Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010: 1 Assessment of the effects of nutrient loading in estuarine wetlands of the Elkhorn Slough watershed: a regional eutrophication report card (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010, p. 35). Hughes_2010_Assessment_of_the_Effects.pdf

Palacios, S. (2010). Eelgrass: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:2. Palacios_2010_Eelgrass_Factors_That_Control.pdf

Hughes, B., Haskins, J., & Wasson, K. (2010). Assessment of the effects of nutrient loading in estuarine wetlands of the Elkhorn Slough watershed: a regional eutrophication report card. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:1. Hughes_2010_Assessment_Of_The_Effects.pdf

Ruegg, K. (2010). Selected shorebirds: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:5. Ruegg_2010_Selected_Shorebirds_Factors_That.pdf

Nelson, P. A., Kramer, S., & Brown, J. A. (2010). Selected flatfish: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:6. Nelson_2010_Selected_Flatfish_Factors_That.pdf

Griffith, K. A. (2010). Pickleweed: factors that control distribution and abundance in Pacific Coast estuaries and a case study of Elkhorn Slough, California. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2010:9. Griffith_2010_Pickleweed_Factors_That_Control.pdf

Lin, P. (2006). Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2006: 1Prevalence of parasitic larval trematodes in Batillaria attramentaria throughout Elkhorn Slough (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2006 No. 1). Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Lin_2006_Prevalence_Of_Parasitic_Larval.pdf

Orre, K. J., Hufft, R. A., & Parker, I. M. (2005). The effects of grazing on native and exotic seed banks at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2005 No. 2; pp. 1–36). Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Orre_2005_The_Effects_of_Grazing.pdf

Angelo, C. (2005). Restoration of Danthonia californica, Elymus glaucus, and Nassella pulchra at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2005:1. Angelo_2005_Restoration_Of_Danthonia_Californica.pdf

Fork, S. K. (2004). Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2004: 1South Marsh avian habitat monitoring program: Survey results (2001-2003) (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2004 No. 1). Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Fork_2004_South_Marsh_Avian_Habitat.pdf

Wasson, K., Lohrer, D., Crawford, M., & Rumrill, S. (2002). Non-native species in our nation’s estuaries: A framework for an invastion monitoring program (Technical Report Series No. 1; pp. 1–57). National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Wasson_2002_Non_Native_Species_In.pdf

Brown, J. A. (2002). A plan for monitoring the fish assemblage in Elkhorn Slough. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2002:1 (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series No. 1; pp. 1–25). Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Brown_2002_A_Plan_For_Monitoring.pdf

Lundsten, L. (2002). Elkhorn SloughTechnical Report Series 2002: 2 An evaluation of benthic infaunalcommunity change from October 1992 to October 2001 (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2002 No. 1; Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2002). Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Lundsten_2002_An_Evaluation_Of_Benthic.pdf

Sanger, D. M., Arendt, M. D., Chen, Y., Wenner, E. L., Holland, A. F., Edwards, E., & Caffrey, J. (2002). A Synthesis Of Water Quality Data: National Estuarine Research Reserve System-Wide Monitoring Program (1995-2000) (National Estuarine Research Reserve Technical Report Series 2002: 3. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Marine Division Contribution No. 500; p. 135 pp). Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology. Sanger_2002_A_Synthesis_Of_Water.pdf

Palacios, S. (2001). Monitoring of seagrass, marsh plants, and macroalgae in Elkhorn Slough (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 2001 No. 1; pp. 1–15). Elkhorn Slough Foundation and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Palacios_2001_Monitoring_of_Seagrass_Marsh.pdf

Caffrey, J., Shaw, S., Silberstein, M., De Vogelaere, A., & White, M. (1997). Water quality monitoring in Elkhorn Slough: A summary of results, 1988–1996. Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series 1997:1 (Elkhorn Slough Technical Report Series). Caffrey_1997_Water_Quality_Monitoring_In.pdf

King, J. M., Mayer, M., Oliver, J., Ramer, Small, D., & Silberstein, M. (1986). Monitoring ecological changes in the New South Marsh on Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Sanctuary (NOAA Technical Report Series OCRM/SPD; pp. 1–72). Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, Sanctuary Programs Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. King_1986_Monitoring_Ecological_Changes_In.pdf