Dr. Mark Sytsma - Publications and Reports

Publications

Sytsma, M.D. In prep. Aquatic weed research priorities. To be submitted to the Journal of Aquatic Plant Management.

Sytsma, M.D. and R. Miller. In prep. Historical trophic state of Puget lowland lakes determined by sediment diatoms.

Sytsma, M.D. and R. Miller. In prep. Zooplankton and phytoplankton community dynamics in Waldo Lake.

Davidson I, Ruiz G, Sytsma M. In prep. High-density vector events and the possibility of nonindigenous species spread: hull fouling and transfers of obsolete vessels. To be submitted to the Marine Ecology Progress Series.

Simkanin, C. and M.D. Sytsma. In prep. Generous to a fault? Patterns of ballast water donation and flux on the U.S. West Coast. To be submitted to the Marine Ecology Progress Series.

Hanson, E. and M.D. Sytsma. In press. The potential for mitten crab colonization of Pacific Northwest and Alaskan estuaries. Biological Invasions.

Carter, M.C.A. and M.D. Sytsma. 2002.  Comparison of the genetic structure of North and South American populations of a clonal aquatic plant.  Biological Invasions 3: 113-118.

Sytsma, M.D. and S. Phillips. 2002. ANS in the West. LakeLine 22:25-28.

Petersen, R. and M.D. Sytsma. 2001.  Nitrogen and phosphorus limitation in Priest Lake, Idaho, USA. Internat. Verein. Limnol.: 27 (5): 2938-2943.

Christy, J. A. and M.D. Sytsma.  1994.  Acorus calamus, Caboma caroliniana, Mimulus ringens. Noteworthy Collections. Madrono 41: 333.

Sytsma, M.D. and L.W.J. Anderson. 1993. Use of hollow-fiber membranes for measurement of diffusive flux of compounds in sediments. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 31: 261-265.

Sytsma, M.D. and L.W.J. Anderson. 1993. Transpiration in an emergent macrophyte: source of water and implications for nutrient supply. Hydrobiologia 271: 97-108.

Sytsma, M.D. and L.W.J. Anderson. 1993. Biomass, nitrogen and phosphorus allocation in parrotfeather. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 31: 244-248.

Sytsma, M.D. and L.W.J. Anderson. 1993. Criteria for assessing nitrogen and phosphorus deficiency in Myriophyllum aquaticum.  Journal of Freshwater Ecology 8: 155-163.

Sytsma, M.D. and L.W.J. Anderson. 1993. Nutrient limitation of Myriophyllum aquaticum.  Journal of Freshwater Ecology 8: 165-176.

Granéli, W., S.E.B. Weisner, and M.D. Sytsma. 1992.Rhizome dynamics and resource storage in Phragmites australis. Wetlands Ecology and Management 1: 239-247.

Perkins, M.A. and M.D. Sytsma. 1987. Harvesting and carbohydrate accumulation in Eurasian watermilfoil. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 25:57-62.

Technical Reports

Rouhe, A. and M.D. Sytsma. 2007. Feral Swine Management Plan for Oregon. Prepared for the Oregon Invasive Species Council. 28 pp.

Simkanin, C. and M. Sytsma. 2006. Report on Ballast Water Management in Oregon. Prepared for the Oregon State Legislature. 43 pp.

Larsson, I. and M. Sytsma. 2006. Ballast Water Management on the Columbia River. Prepared for the Puget Sound Action Team, Office of the Governnor or Washington. 34 pp.

Davidson, I, G. Ruiz, and M. Sytsma. 2006. The Implications of Maritime Vessel Traffic, Wetted Surface Area, and Port Connectivity for Hull-mediated Marine Bioinvasions on the US West Coast. Prepared for California State Lands Commission. 43 pp.

Davidson I, Ruiz G, Sytsma M. 2006. Obsolete Vessel Biofouling and the Influence of In-water Cleaning: A Case Study of the Vessel ORION at the James River Reserve Fleet, Virginia. U. S. Maritime Administration, Washington D.C. 21 pp.

Davidson I, Ruiz G, Sytsma M. 2006. Protocol for Sampling Commercial Vessel Biofouling Using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). California State Lands Commission, Sacramento, California.

Davidson I, Ruiz G, Sytsma M, Fofonoff P, Mohammad B, McCann L, Zabin C, Altman S. 2006. A Post-voyage Analysis of Hull Biofouling on the Vessels POINT LOMA and FLORENCE After Transit from California to Texas. U. S. Maritime Administration, Washington D.C. 58 pp.

Davidson I, Ruiz G, Sytsma M, Fofonoff P. 2006. Hull Biofouling on the Vessels POINT LOMA and FLORENCE in the Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay, CA: A Pilot Study with Respect to Potential Transfer of Non-native Species. U. S. Maritime Administration, Washington D.C. 85 pp.

Davidson I, Mohammad B, Ruiz G, Sytsma M. 2006. Examining Biofouling on the Vessel NEMASKET During Dismantling and Planning for Future Sampling Events in Brownsville, Texas. U. S. Maritime Administration, Washington D.C. 9 pp.

Davidson I, Sytsma M, Ruiz G. 2006. Preliminary Investigations of Biofouling of Ships’ Hulls: ANS Investigations in the Columbia River. United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Groton, CT. 65 pp.

Noble, M. M. Sytsma, G. Ruiz, and C. Simkanin. 2006. Biological Characterization of Ballast Water Arriving in the Columbia River.  Prepared for the US Coast Guard Research and Development Center. 37 pp.

K. Murphy, G. Ruiz, and M. Sytsma. 2006. Chemical Parameters in Ships’ Ballast Water: ANS Investigations in the Columbia River. Prepared for the US Coast Guard Research and Development Center. 62 pp.

Pfauth, M. and M.D. Sytsma. 2005. Alaska Aquatic Plant Survey Report - 2005. Prepared for US Fish and Wildlife Service. 20 pp.

Sytsma, M. and M. Pfauth. 2005. Submersed Aquatic Vegetation in Diamond Lake. Prepared for US Forest Service.  9 pp.

Hanson, E. and M Sytsma. 2005. The Potential for Mitteh Crab Colonization of Estuaries on the West Coast of North America. Prepared for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Hanson, E. and M. Sytsma. 2005. Mitten crab (Eriocheir spp.) recruitment: Factors that influence larval supply and return to settlement sites. Prepared for the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. 35 pp.

Sytsma, M.D., J. Cordell, J. Chapman, and R. Draheim. 2004. Lower Columbia River Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Survey. 2001-2004. Final Technical Report. Prepared for US Coast Guard and US Fish and Wildlife Service. 69 pp.+ Appendices.

Murphy, K., G. Ruiz, and M. Sytsma. 2003. Standardized Protocol for Verifying Mid-ocean Ballast Water Exchange. Prepared for US Coast Guard. 36 pp.

Flynn, K and M. D. Sytsma. 2004. Report on the Oregon Ballast Water Management Program. Prepared for the Oregon legislature per Oregon Laws 2003, Chapter 722. 92 pp.

Harwood, E. and M.D. Sytsma. 2003. Risk Assessment for Chinese Water Spinach. Prepared for Oregon Department of Agriculture. 9 pp.

Hanson, E., and M.D. Sytsma. 2001. Oregon Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan. Produced at the request of the Governor’s Natural Resources Cabinet with funding from Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board.

Shesthra, R. and M.D. Sytsma. 2001. Lake Lytle Milfoil Control Project Report. Report to Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Sytsma, M.D. and K. Walker. 2000. Survey of Aquatic Plants in Corps of Engineers Reservoirs. Report to US Army Corps of Engineers.

Petersen, R. and MD Sytsma. 2000. Lake Sampling for Nutrient Criteria Development in EPA Region 10. Report to US EPA.

Sytsma, M.D. and R. Edwards. 2000. Survey of Boater Awareness of Invasive Species in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Report to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Sytsma, M.D. 1999. Aquatic Vegetation in Irrigation Canals: A Guide to Integrated Management. Report to Oregon Department of Agriculture and US EPA.

Sytsma, M.D. 1999. Aquatic Nuisance Species Management in Oregon. Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Management in the West Conference Summary. Boise, ID. 15-16 December 1998.

Sytsma, M.D. Editor. 1999. Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Management in the West Conference Summary. Boise, ID. 15-16 December 1998.

Sytsma, M.D. 1999. Talent Canal Grass Carp Management Plan. Report to Talent Irrigation District.

Parker, M. and M.D. Sytsma. 1998. Aquatic Vegetation Management in Southern Oregon Irrigation Canals. Phase II: Evaluation of Techniques to Prevent and Reduce Plant Growth. Report to Oregon Department of Agriculture and Talent Irrigation District.

Sytsma, M.D. and M. Parker. 1997. Aquatic Vegetation Management in Southern Oregon Irrigation Canals. Report to Talent Irrigation District and US Bureau of Reclamation.

Honea, J. and M.D. Sytsma. 1997. Evaluation of the importance of temperature as a potential limiting factor for growth of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Oregon. Report to Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Sytsma, M.D. 1997 Fern Ridge Lake Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Report. Report to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fern Ridge Lake Project.

Sytsma, M.D. (Editor). Proceedings, Symposium on Aquatic Non-indigenous Species in Western Aquatic ecosystems. 27-29 March 1996. Portland State University.

Breiling, S. and Mark D. Sytsma. 1997.  1996 Citizen Lake Watch Annual Report. Report to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

Pfauth, Mary and Mark Sytsma.  1996.  Key to West Coast Spartina Species. Report to Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Sytsma, Mark D.  1996.  Devils Lake Revegetation and Water Quality Study Final Report. Report to Devils Lake Water Improvement District.

Sytsma, Mark D.  1996.  1995 Citizen Lake Watch Annual Report. Report to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. 

Sytsma, Mark D. 1995. Hydrilla management in Oregon: options, obstacles, and recommended action. Proceedings, Oregon Society of Weed Science Annual Meeting. 17-18 October 1995. Clackamas, OR.

Sytsma, Mark D., Richard Petersen, Susanna Berglund, and Keith Perkins. 1995. 1994 Lake Water Quality Assessment Annual Report. Report to Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.