My experience in aquatic ecology began as an undergraduate at Missouri State University, where I joined the Missouri Stream Team program in my freshman year.  The Stream Team provided my first true exposure to the complexity of river and stream ecosystems. Soon after, I participated in aquatic ecological research with several members of the Biology faculty. Since then, I have retained and developed my joint passion in aquatic ecological research and the empowerment of citizens with the ecological knowledge and tools needed for informed decision-making.

My most recent publication

Haake, D.M., J.H. Knouft. (2019) Comparison of contributions to chloride in urban stormwater from winter brine and rock salt application. Environmental Science & Technology, 53, 11888-11895. 10.1021/acs.est.9b02864