Welcome to the Abbott Lab of Ecosystem Ecology

We research how human activity affects the water and nutrient cycles that sustain all life on Earth. Our current projects investigate water chemistry in river networks undergoing permafrost degradation in Alaska, water stewardship in agricultural and urban landscapes around the world, and the ongoing renewable revolution.

We are always looking for creative and motivated students to help address these important environmental and societal issues. Click here to find out how to join the team.

Announcements:

1. The recording for BYU's first Traditional Ecological Knowledge forum is now out! You can watch the complete event here. The event was organized by the Environmental Science & Sustainability Capstone Class of 2023.
2. We worked with a team of 32 researchers and managers to put together an emergency briefing on Great Salt Lake. We provide an overview of the lake's ongoing collapse and call for the establishment of a minimum flow requirement to restore the lake.
3. As a part of the Permafrost Carbon Network, we published a comprehensive overview of Permafrost and Climate Change inAnnual Review of Environment and Resources.