Inventory of Wind Cave Biota: Microbial Diversity
John Moore
Natural Resource Ecology Lab
Colorado State University
Abstract: The purpose of this agreement is to extend Dr.
Moore's microbial studies to the tour routes in Wind Cave,
primarily to determine what impact that the tours are having on
that area of Wind Cave. The goals of this agreement are:
1) Determine the diversity of the microbial community in
Wind Cave in relation to geological gradients/features
2) Determine if tours are having impacts on the
microbial community in Wind Cave
Funding Agency:
National Park Service
Modification # J1560-06-CR02
$20,000
Effective Dates: October 1, 2006 through May 1, 2009.
