2009

Bell, T.A.S. 2009. A shift in diatom composition due to increased weathering and nitrogen deposition. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Freeman, K. 2009. Toward an understanding of microbial communities and biogeochemistry in high-elevation, unvegetated soils. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Tripodi, A.D. 2009. The photosynthetic response of a high-altitude spruce forest to nitrogen amendments with implications for carbon sequestration. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Denver.

2008

Hill, K. 2008. Potential climate impacts on hydrochemistry, source waters, and flow paths in two alpine catchments, Green Lakes Valley, Colorado. M.A. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Meier, C.L. 2008. Effects of alpine plant species on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics and neighboring plant growth. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Miller, M.P. 2008. Interactions between hydrology, dissolved organic matter, and algal populations in the headwaters of Boulder Creek, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Nielson, A. 2008. Hydrology and hydrochemistry of an alpine wetland: Green Lakes Valley, Colorado Front Range, USA. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Reed, S.C. 2008. Scaling from molecules to ecosystems: Controls over free-living nitrogen fixation in terrestrial ecosystems. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

2007

Costello, E.K. 2007. Molecular phylogenetic characterization of high altitude soil microbial communities and novel, uncultivated bacterial lineages. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Flanagan, C.M. 2007. Understanding alpine watersheds in the Colorado Front Range: Phytoplankton community analysis and watershed education. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Liptzin, D. 2007. Soil nutrients and biogeochemical cycling in the forest-alpine tundra ecotone. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

2006

Holland, K.J. 2006. Fate of nitrogen in alpine tundra. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Tomaszewski, T.E. 2006. Atmospheric nitrogen deposition at a conifer forest: Canopy nitrogen uptake and photosynthesis. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

2005

Anderson, C. 2005. Modeling spatially-distributed snowpack properties to enhance our understanding of snow-elk relationships in the northern elk winter range, Yellowstone National Park. M.S. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Raby, K. 2005. Use of water quality data for land management decisions: A case study in San Juan County, Colorado. M.S. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Scott Denton, L.E. 2005. Soil respiration at a Colorado subalpine forest. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Posthumus, E. 2005. The influences of habitat type and elevation on bird diversity in the Colorado subalpine. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder.

2004

Erickson, T.A. 2004. Development and application of geostatistical nethods to modeling spatial variation in snowpack properties, Front Range, Colorado. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Knauf, M.C. 2004 Rock glaciers as contributors to water quality in alpine catchments : Green Lakes Valley, Colorado, USA. M.S. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Liu, F. 2004. Hydrological controls on stream water chemistry in alpine catchments, Colorado Front Range, U.S.A. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Meyer, A.F. 2004. Phylogenetic characterization of alpine soil microbial diversity. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Miller, M.P. Effects of hyporheic zone interaction on the biogeochemistry of a headwater stream, Green Lakes Valley, Colorado Front Range, United States. M.S. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Mujica-Crapanzano, L. 2004. Landscape analysis of vegetation and diversity patterns at Niwot Ridge, Colorado. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Withington, C.L. 2004. The forest-alpine tundra ecotone influences decomposition and the nitrogen and phosphorus status of Picea engelmannii. M.S. Thesis. University of Denver.

2003

Forbis, T.A. 2003. Seedling establishment on alpine tundra: Community patterns, population demography, and disturbance effects. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Gardner, E.M. Effects of nutrient enrichment on phytoplankton in alpine lake, Colorado, U.S.A. M.S. Thesis. Univeristy of Colorado, Boulder.

Larsen, J.R. 2003. Plant species effects on microbial nutrient limitations in the alpine moist meadow. M.S. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

2002

Hamann, H.B. 2002. The ionic pulse, snowmelt flowpaths, and surface water chemistry in two alpine basins, Colorado Rocky Mountains, USA. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Manthorne, D. 2002. Mercury deposition in alpine lakes, Colorado. M.S. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Miller, A. 2002. Uptake of organic and inorganic nitrogen by alpine tundra plants. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Schadt, C.W. 2002. Studies on the fungal associations of the alpine sedge Kobresia myosuroides in Colorado. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Torrizo, Andres, 2002. Sensitivity of high-elevation catchments in Rocky Mountain National Park to atmospheric deposition of nitrogen. M.A. thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

2001

Hood, E.W. 2001. Ecological controls on the source and character of dissolved organic matter in an alpine/subalpine watershed, Green Lakes Valley, Colorado Front Range. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Meloche, C.G. 2001. Preformation and carbon allocation in alpine avens (Acomastylis rossii). Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Turner, L. 2001. Inflence of snow augmentation on alpine plant composition. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder.

2000

Davinroy, T. 2000. Hydrological and biogeochemical characteristics of alpine talus, Colorado Front Range. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Hazen, J.M. 2000. Acid mine drainage characterization and remediation using a combination of hydrometric measurement, isotopes and dissolved solutes. M.S. thesis. Boulder, 120 pp.

Loveland, A. 2000. An evaluation of the importance of dissolved organic nitrogen in snowmelt runoff and its qualitative characteristics, Como Creek, Front Range, Colorado. M.A. thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Sherriff, R.L. 2000. Fire history at high elevation in the Colorado Front Range. M.A. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Wahlquist, A. 2000. The abundance and diversity of autohydrogenotrophic denitrifying bacteria in four aquifers. M.A. thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

1999

Estey, T.B. 1999. Krummholz vegetation an dnutrient content are spatially distributed: results from two alpine sites in Colorado. Senior Honor's Thesis. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Denver, Denver, CO.

Fox, A.M. 1999. Equivalent permeability of continental, alpine snowpack. M.S. thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 116 pp.

Gonzales, G. 1999. Soil fauna, microbes and plant litter decomposition in tropical and subalpine forests. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder. 120 pp.

Inyan, B. 1999. High elevation watershed characterization and sensitivity analysis: science as a basis for wateshed protection policy. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Sherrod, S.K. 1999. A mutliscale analysis of the northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides) in the alpine, Niwot Ridge, CO. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, 141 pp.

Steltzer, H. 1999. Plant species effects on spatial variation in nitrogen cycling in alpine tundra. University of Colorado, Boulder. 121 pp.

1998

Hamann, H.B. 1998. Snowcover controls on alpine soil surface temperature patterns, Niwot Ridge, Colorado, U.S.A. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 129 pp.

Hood, Eran. 1998. Turbulent energy fluxes in alpine terrain : Niwot Ridge, Colorado Front Range. M.A. Thesis. University of Colorado, Boulder.

Lipson, D.L. 1998. Plant-microbe interactions and organic nitrogen availability in an alpine dry meadow. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 170 pp.

West, A.E. 1998. Microbial ecology of methane metabolism in alpine tundra soils. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 149 pp.

1997

Hartz, A.A. 1997. Simulation of carbon and nitrogen cycling in an alpine tundra system. M.S. thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 71 pp.

Korb, J. 1997. Vegetation dynamics in four ecosystems along an elevational gradient in the Front Range of Colorado. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Rikkers, M. 1997. Spatial variability of liquid water in a continental alpine snowpack: Niwot Ridge Colorado. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 74 pp.

1996

Bryant, D.M. 1996. Litter decomposition in an alpine tundra. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 51 p.

Menounos, B.P. 1996. A holocene, debris-flow chronology for an alpine catchment, Colorado Front Range. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 160 pp.

1995

Brooks, P.D. 1995. Microbial activity and nitrogen cycling under seasonal snowpacks, Niwot Ridge, Colorado. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 138 pp.

Cline, D. W. 1995. Studies supporting the development of spatially-distributed, physically-based snowmelt models for continental alpine areas. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 186 pp.

Fisk, M.C. 1995. Nitrogen dynamics in an alpine landscape. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 114 pp.

Mullen, R.B. 1995. Fungal endophytes in the alpine buttercup Ranunculus adoneus: Implications for nutrient cycling in alpine systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 122 pp.

Theodose, T.A. 1995. Interspecific plant competition in alpine tundra. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 160 pp.

1994

Davies, E.F. 1994. Disturbance in alpine tundra ecosystems: The effects of digging by northern pocket gophers (Thomomys talpoides). M.S. Thesis, Utah State University, Logan. 69 pp.

Davinroy, T.C. 1994. Rates and controls of rock movement through alpine couloirs, Colorado Front Range. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 161 pp.

1993

Humphries, H.C. 1993. An individual-based approach to alpine plant distributions. Ph.D. Dissertation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins. 215 pp.

Jaeger, C.H. 1993. Plant and soil nitrogen interactions in the alpine. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder. 98 pp.

1992

Cline, D.W. 1992. Modeling the redistribution of snow in alpine areas using geographic information processing techniques. M.A. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 206 pp.

Coxwell, C.C. 1992. Abiotic and biotic influences on the distribution and abundance of an alpine grasshopper, Aeropedellus clavatus. M.S. Thesis, University of Colorado, Boulder. 102 pp.