The goal of the ESNERR research program is to investigate estuarine ecosystems and their associated watersheds. In particular, we emphasize science that will help us to better conserve Elkhorn Slough and other estuaries. This estuarine conservation research includes long-term monitoring to detect changes over time, and short-term projects focused on understanding and diminishing threats to Slough habitats and communities.

State of the Estuary Report - Updated July 2010

How are different indicators of estuarine health changing over time? Download a report highlighting temporal trends in key indicators monitored by the Elkhorn Slough Reserve
State_of_Estuary_2010-08-06-1.pdf (709KB).

ESNERR Research Questions

Download this document (ESNERR_research_questions_Feb09.pdf) with the major questions that ESNERR scientists will be addressing, through long-term monitoring and short-term applied research. These represent questions whose answers are critically needed for improving Elkhorn Slough area conservation, and which lend themselves to the expertise and resources of ESNERR.

Download this document (student_project_ideas_Feb09.pdf) containing interesting questions that could be addressed in term papers or thesis research.

Research Permits

Click here for a guide for researchers wishing to work in the coastal habitats of the Elkhorn Slough area near Moss Landing, California.

References about Elkhorn Slough

Download a list of references about Elkhorn Slough or search the Slough bibliography.
Download technical reports about Elkhorn Slough.
Download abstracts and powerpoints from the January 2010 Slough Symposium.