This bibliography highlights more than two decades of research, technical reports, datasets, and conservation planning products developed through the Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership (MoRAP) and its collaborators. The collection spans peer-reviewed journal articles, government and agency reports, ecological assessments, GIS and remote sensing studies, land cover and vegetation mapping projects, aquatic and watershed conservation analyses, and biodiversity planning efforts. While many publications focus on Missouri and the central United States, the portfolio also includes work in Texas, the Great Plains, China, and other regions. Together, these publications demonstrate the application of geospatial science, ecological classification, conservation planning, hydrologic modeling, and landscape-scale analysis to support natural resource management and environmental decision-making.
Remote Sensing Techniques for Mapping Missouri River Floodplain Wetlands (2008)- Development and application of remote sensing methods for identifying and mapping wetland habitats within the Missouri River floodplain.
Blodgett, C., R. Lea and D. D. Diamond. (2008). Development of new remote sensing techniques for mapping wetlands in the Missouri River floodplain. Final Report to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Kansas City, Missouri.
Juniper Woodlands and Abiotic Site Relationships in Central Texas (2008)- Examination of how environmental and physical site characteristics influence the distribution of juniper woodland ecosystems.
Diamond, D. D. and C. D. True. (2008). Distribution of Junipers Woodlands in Central Texas in relation to general abiotic site type. In Western North American Juniperus Communities. O. W. Van Auken (editor). Springer.
Effigy Mounds National Monument Ecological Assessment (2008)- Comprehensive evaluation of ecological conditions and natural resource integrity within Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Diamond, D.D., G. Annis, M. Morey, and D. Pursell. (2008). Effigy Mounds National Monument ecological condition assessment. Final Report to National Park Service.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ecological Assessment (2008)- Assessment of watershed and ecological conditions supporting management of Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Diamond, D.D., S. Sowa, G. Annis, M. Morey, and D. Pursell. (2008). Ozark National Scenic Riverways ecological condition assessment. Final Report to National Park Service.
Factors Affecting Smallmouth Bass Distribution in Missouri Rivers (2007)- Analysis of landscape and in-stream variables influencing the abundance and distribution of riverine smallmouth bass populations.
Brewer, S., C. F. Rabeni, S. P. Sowa, and G. Annis. (2007). Natural-occurring landscape and in-channel factors affecting the distribution and relative abundance of riverine smallmouth bass in Missouri. North American Journal of Fish Management 27:326–341.
Assessing Farm Bill Impacts on At-Risk Species and Habitats (2007)- Use of NatureServe ecological data to evaluate conservation outcomes associated with agricultural conservation programs.
Comer, P., D. Diamond, S. P. Sowa, K. Goodin, D. Pursell, D. Butler, E. Cook, C. Hamilton, G. Hammerson, L. Master, T. Nigh, M. Ormes, D. True, and B. White. (2007). Using NatureServe Information to Assess Farm Bill Practice Effects on At-risk Species and Habitats. Report to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, Washington DC.
Missouri River Floodplain Landform and Ownership Database (2007)- Creation of floodplain landform models and ownership datasets to support conservation planning along the Missouri River.
Diamond, D. D. and R. Lea. (2007). Missouri River floodplain landform modeling and ownership database development. Final Report and Data Deliverable to Audubon Missouri. Related Project
Predictive Distribution Models for Nebraska River Species (2007)- Improving conservation planning through predictive habitat and species distribution modeling in Nebraska river systems.
Sowa, S. P., G. Annis, M. E. Morey, and A. Garringer. (2007). Improving predicted distribution models for riverine species: An example from Nebraska. Annual Bulletin of the National Gap Analysis Program Number 15.
Conservation Strategy for Missouri River Ecosystems (2007)- Comprehensive GAP-based framework for protecting and managing Missouri's riverine ecosystems.
Sowa, S. P., G. Annis, M. E. Morey, and D. D. Diamond. (2007). A gap analysis and comprehensive conservation strategy for riverine ecosystems of Missouri. Ecological Monographs 77(3):301–334.
Predicting Golden-cheeked Warbler Habitat Occupancy (2006)- Modeling factors associated with the presence and absence of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler in Texas.
DeBoer, T. S. and D. D. Diamond. (2006). Predicting presence/absence of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia). The Southwestern Naturalist 51:181–190.
Evaluation of NatureServe's Conservation Effects Assessment Project (2006)- Assessment of methodologies used to measure ecological outcomes of conservation practices.
Diamond, D. D. (2006). Evaluation of NatureServe’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP). Final Report to NatureServe.
Missouri River Floodplain Modeling and Ownership Analysis (2006)- Mapping floodplain landforms and ownership patterns to inform habitat conservation and restoration efforts.
Diamond, D. D., and R. Lea. (2006). Missouri River floodplain landform modeling and ownership database development. Final Report to Audubon of Missouri, Columbia.
A Riverine Ecosystem Classification System for Missouri (2006)- Development of a classification framework to support natural area designation and river ecosystem management.
Sowa, S. P. (2006). A riverine ecosystem classification system for Missouri: A tool for Natural Area designation and management. Missouri Natural Areas Newsletter Fall 2006:4–6.
Mapping Riverine Ecosystems Across EPA Region 7 (2006)- Application of GIS and ecological classification methods to identify and map distinct river systems throughout the Midwest.
Sowa, S. P. and D. D. Diamond. (2006). Using GIS and an aquatic ecological classification system to classify and map distinct riverine ecosystems throughout EPA Region 7. Final report submitted to USEPA.
Fish Species Distribution Modeling in Nebraska (2006)- Predictive modeling of fish distributions to support aquatic conservation planning and GAP analysis efforts.
Sowa, S. P., G. Annis, M. E. Morey, and A. Garringer. (2006). Developing predicted distribution models for fish species in Nebraska. Final report submitted to the USGS National Gap Analysis Program.
Riparian Shading, Groundwater, and Smallmouth Bass Growth (2006)- Investigation of environmental conditions that improve growth potential for smallmouth bass in Ozark streams.
Whitledge, G. W., C. F. Rabeni, S. P. Sowa, and G. Annis. (2006). Riparian shading and groundwater enhance growth potential for smallmouth bass in Ozark streams. Ecological Applications 16(4):1461–1473.
Conservation Focus Area Models for EPA Region 7 (2005)- Development of spatial models to identify and prioritize conservation focus areas across EPA Region 7.
Diamond, D. D., S. P. Sowa, W. E. Foster, H. Mehl, G. Annis, and C. D. True. (2005). Development of Conservation Focus Area Models for EPA Region 7. EPA Regional Geographic Initiative Final Report.
Influence of Targets and Assessment Region Size on Conservation Priorities (2005)- Evaluation of how conservation goals and geographic scale affect conservation planning outcomes.
Diamond, D. D., C. D. True, S. P. Sowa, W. E. Foster, and K. B. Jones. (2005). Influence of targets and assessment region size on perceived conservation priorities. Environmental Management 35:130–137.
Landscape Factors Associated with Sediment in Missouri Streams (2005)- EPA report examining watershed characteristics linked to stream sediment levels in Missouri.
Doisy, K. E., C. F. Rabeni, S. P. Sowa, and M. A. Urban. (2005). Landscape factors associated with sediment in Missouri streams. Final Report, submitted to the US Environmental Protection Agency, Report Number X7-98750001-0, Kansas City, MO.
Delineating Focus Areas for Bird Conservation in the Central Hardwoods Region (2005)- Identifies priority conservation areas for bird species within the Central Hardwoods Bird Conservation Region.
Fitzgerald, J. A., C. D. True, D. D. Diamond, T. Ettel, L. Moore, T. A. Nigh, S. Vorisek, and G. Wathel. (2005). Delineating focus areas for bird conservation in the Central Hardwoods Bird Conservation Region. Pgs. 192–202 in Bird Conservation Implementation and Integration in the Americas: Proceedings of the Third International Partners in Flight Conference 2002. C. J. Ralph and T. D. Rich, editors. U.S.D.A. Forest Service, GTR-PSW-191, Albany, CA.
An Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment for Missouri (2005)- Comprehensive assessment of Missouri's aquatic biodiversity resources and conservation priorities.
Nigh, T. A. and S. P. Sowa. (2005). An Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment for Missouri. Final Report, submitted to the Missouri Department of Conservation. 322 pp.
A Gap Analysis for Riverine Ecosystems of Missouri (2005)- Statewide conservation assessment identifying gaps in protection of Missouri river ecosystems.
Sowa, S. P., D. D. Diamond, R. Abbitt, G. Annis, T. Gordon, M. E. Morey, G. R. Sorensen, and D. True. (2005). A Gap Analysis for Riverine Ecosystems of Missouri. Final Report, submitted to the USGS National Gap Analysis Program. 1675 pp. Related Project
Golden-cheeked Warbler Persistence in Texas (2004)- Research on dispersal and population persistence of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler.
Alldredge, M. W., J. S. Hatfield, D. D. Diamond, and C. D. True. (2004). Golden-cheeked Warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) in Texas: Importance of dispersal toward persistence in a metapopulation. In Species Conservation and Management. Oxford University Press.
Statewide Land Cover Classification Using Ground Truth Data (2004)- Ecoregion-based approach for improving statewide land cover classification accuracy.
Blodgett, C., K. Palaniappan, and D. D. Diamond. (2004). Statewide Land Cover Classification Using an Ecoregion-Based Ground Truth Data Warehouse. IGARSS 2004, Anchorage, Alaska.
Detecting Subtle Forest Changes in the Missouri Ozarks (2004)- Methodology for identifying subtle landscape changes in forested ecosystems using remote sensing.
Blodgett, C., R. Lea, and M. Schanta. (2004). A Change Detection Methodology Sensitive to Subtle Variation in the Missouri Ozark Forests. ASPRS Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado.
ASTER Satellite Data for Change Detection (2004)- Evaluation of ASTER imagery for environmental change detection after Landsat SLC failure.
Blodgett, C., R. Lea, and M. Schanta. (2004). Utility of ASTER data for satellite based change detection in the SLC-off era. ASPRS Fall Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
Houston Toad Conservation in Bastrop County (2004)- Study highlighting conservation needs for multiple Houston Toad subpopulations in Texas.
Hatfield, J. S., A. H. Price, D. D. Diamond, and C. D. True. (2004). Houston Toad (Bufo houstonensis) in Bastrop County, Texas: Need for protection of multiple subpopulations. In Species Conservation and Management. Oxford University Press.
GIS-Based Stream Assessment Site Selection (2004)- GIS methods for identifying stream monitoring locations to assess impacts of watershed structures.
Sowa, S. P. and R. Abbitt. (2004). Using GIS to Identify Potential Sample Sites for Assessing the Effects of PL-566 Structures on the Ecological Integrity of Missouri’s Streams. Final Report, submitted to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. 79 pp.
The Aquatic Component of GAP Analysis: A Missouri Prototype (2004)- Prototype framework for incorporating aquatic ecosystems into GAP conservation planning.
Sowa, S. P., D. D. Diamond, R. Abbitt, G. M. Annis, T. Gordon, M. E. Morey, G. R. Sorensen, and D. True. (2004). The aquatic component of Gap Analysis: A Missouri Prototype. Final Report, U.S. Department of Defense Legacy Program, Washington, D.C.
Missouri Aquatic GAP Data and Conservation Planning Applications (2004)- Overview of datasets developed through the Missouri Aquatic GAP Project and their conservation uses.
Sowa, S. P., G. M. Annis, D. D. Diamond, D. Figg, M. E. Morey, and T. Nigh. (2004). An overview of the data developed for the Missouri Aquatic GAP project and an example of how it is being used for conservation planning. Gap Analysis Bulletin 12:7–19. Related Project
Identifying High-Priority Conservation Opportunity Areas (2003)- Evaluation of how conservation targets influence priority area selection.
Diamond, D. D., K. B. Jones, C. Lake, and W. E. Foster. (2003). Identifying high priority conservation opportunity areas: the influence of conservation targets on results. Final Report, US EPA Region 7, Kansas City, KS.
Conservation Opportunity Areas for the Lower Midwest (2003)- Regional conservation assessment and inventory of priority ecological areas in the Lower Midwestern United States.
Diamond, D. D., T. D. Gordon, C. D. True, R. D. Lea, and W. E. Foster. (2003). An ecoregion-based conservation assessment and conservation opportunity area inventory for the Lower Midwestern USA. Natural Areas Journal 23:129–140.
Conservation Information for the James River Basin (2003)- Development and delivery of ecological information supporting conservation planning in the James River watershed.
Diamond, D. D. and T. Gordon. (2003). Information development and delivery for conservation of sensitive ecosystems within the James River basin. Final Report, US EPA Region 7, Kansas City, KS.
Urban Remote Sensing for Land Use Change (2003)- Application of remote sensing techniques to monitor urban land use change and environmental impacts.
Diamond, D. D. and C. Blodgett. (2003). Urban remote sensing for land use change and impacts. Final Report, US EPA Office of Research and Development, Las Vegas.
Forest GAP Analysis and Conservation Areas via ArcIMS (2002)- Methodology and pilot project for identifying forest conservation priorities using internet-based GIS tools.
Diamond, D. D. and C. D. True. (2002). Ecoregion-based Forest Gap Analysis and Target Conservation Protection Areas: A Methodology, Pilot Project, and Delivery via Arc Internet Map Server. Final Report to World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC.
A Landscape Approach to Managing the Biota of Rivers and Streams (2002)- Applying landscape ecology principles to the management and conservation of river and stream ecosystems.
Rabeni, C. F. and S. P. Sowa. (2002). A Landscape Approach to Managing the Biota of Rivers and Streams. Pages 114–142, In: J. Liu and W. W. Taylor, eds. Integrating Landscape Ecology into Natural Resource Management. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
Conservation Biology and Forest Certification (2001)- Examines how forest certification programs can support ecological sustainability and conservation goals.
Brown, N. R., R. F. Noss, and D. D. Diamond. (2001). Conservation biology and forest certification: working together toward ecological sustainability. Journal of Forestry 99:18–25.
Ecoregion-Based Opportunity Area Inventory (2001)- Overview of a conservation planning approach for identifying high-priority ecological opportunity areas.
Diamond, D. D. (2001). An ecoregion-based opportunity area inventory. The Glade 3:7–8.
Conservation Opportunity Area Assessment (2001)- Framework for providing ecological context and practical conservation products to resource managers.
Diamond, D. D. and C. D. True. (2001). Conservation opportunity area assessment: providing ecological context and understandable products for natural resource managers. Final Report to Raytheon Corporation.
Ecoregion-Based Conservation Assessment for EPA Region 7 (2001)- Regional conservation assessment identifying ecological priorities across EPA Region 7.
Diamond, D. D., C. D. True, T. Gordon, and R. Lea. (2001). An ecoregion-based conservation assessment for EPA Region 7. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Kansas City, MO.
Forest Fragmentation and Emerging Technologies (2000)- Application of new mapping and information technologies to support forest management and conservation planning.
Diamond, D. D. and C. D. True. (2000). Forest fragmentation: using new technologies to develop and deliver for practical use by land managers. Final Report to World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC.
Field Data Collection for Missouri Land Cover Mapping (2000)- Methods for collecting and processing large volumes of field data to support statewide land cover mapping.
Diamond, D. D., T. Gordon, and K. He. (2000). Collection and processing of a high volume of field data for Missouri land use/land cover mapping project. Gap Analysis Bulletin 9:8–11.
Factors Affecting the Neosho Madtom Distribution (2000)- Analysis of natural and human influences on the distribution of the threatened Neosho madtom fish.
Wildhaber, M. L., A. L. Allert, C. J. Schmitt, V. M. Tabor, D. Mulhern, K. L. Powell, and S. P. Sowa. (2000). Natural and anthropogenic influences on the distribution of the threatened Neosho madtom in a Midwestern warmwater stream. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 129:243–261.
Conservation Ranking of Watersheds and Land Type Associations (1999)- Comparison of watershed- and landform-based approaches to conservation prioritization using remote sensing data.
Diamond, D. D., T. Gordon, and C. D. True. (1999). Conservation ranking of watersheds versus Land Type Associations using remotely sensed land cover data. Final Report, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Jefferson City.
Missouri GAP Analysis Project (1999)- Overview of Missouri's statewide GAP Analysis effort for biodiversity and conservation planning.
Drobney, R. T., L. Haithcoat, and D. D. Diamond. (1999). Missouri GAP Analysis Project. Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Missouri.
Implementing Aquatic GAP Analysis in Riverine Environments (1999)- Methodology for applying GAP Analysis concepts to river and stream ecosystems.
Sowa, S. P. (1999). Implementing the Aquatic Component of Gap Analysis in Riverine Environments. Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership, Columbia, MO. 155 pp.
Missouri Aquatic GAP Pilot Project Status Report (1999)- Progress report on development of Missouri's aquatic GAP conservation initiative.
Sowa, S. P. (1999). The Missouri Aquatic GAP Pilot Project: A Status Report. Annual Bulletin of the National Gap Analysis Program, 8:32–34. Related Project
Old-Growth Definition for Southwestern Subtropical Upland Forests (1998)- Technical criteria for identifying and classifying old-growth subtropical upland forest ecosystems.
Diamond, D. D. (1998). An old-growth definition for southwestern subtropical upland forests. United States Forest Service, Southern Research Station, General Technical Report SRS-21.
Review of Conservation in Highly Fragmented Landscapes (1998)- Scholarly review of a major work addressing conservation challenges in fragmented habitats.
Diamond, D. D. (1998). Review of Conservation in Highly Fragmented Landscapes. Journal of Wildlife Management 62:1581–1582.
Region-Based Natural Resource Inventory and Public Opinion Information (1998)- Multi-volume resource inventory and public opinion dataset supporting statewide natural resource planning.
Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership (MoRAP). (1998). Region-based natural resource inventory and public opinion information. Ten volumes. Missouri Department of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri.
Gap Analysis in Riverine Environments (1998)- Early discussion of adapting GAP Analysis methods to river and stream ecosystems.
Sowa, S. P. (1998). Gap Analysis in riverine environments. Annual Bulletin of the National Gap Analysis Program, 7:31–39.
Regional Priorities for Conservation of Rare Species in Texas (1997)- Regional assessment identifying priority conservation areas for rare Texas species.
Diamond, D. D., C. D. True, and K. He. (1997). Regional priorities for conservation of rare species in Texas. The Southwestern Naturalist 42:400–408.
Old-Growth Definition for Western Juniper Woodlands (1997)- Technical definition and classification framework for Ashe juniper-dominated old-growth communities.
Diamond, David D. (1997). An old-growth definition for western juniper woodlands: Ashe juniper dominated or co-dominated communities. United States Forest Service, Southern Research Station, General Technical Report SRS-15.
MoRAP: An Interagency Partnership (1997)- Award-winning presentation highlighting the collaborative structure and accomplishments of the Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership.
True, C. D., D. D. Diamond, and K. He. (1997). MoRAP – an interagency partnership. First Place, Map Gallery Best Poster Panel Competition, International ESRI Users Conference, San Diego, CA.
The Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership (MoRAP) (1996)- Overview and introduction to the goals, partnerships, and services of MoRAP.
Diamond, D. D. and C. D. True. (1996). The Missouri Resource Assessment Partnership (MoRAP). Promotional Brochure, University of Missouri, Columbia.