Publications

• Costello, D.M. & CELLDEX Consortium (2022). Global Patterns and Controls of Nutrient Immobilization on Decomposing Cellulose in Riverine Ecosystems. Global Biogeochemical Cycles. Accepted, 02/15/2022.
  https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GB007163
• Jennifer Follstad Shah, R. Bares, B.B. Bowen, G.J. Bowen, D.R. Bowling, D.P. Eiriksson, B. Fasoli, R.P. Fiorella, A.G. Hallar, S.J. Hinners, J.D. Horel, A.A. Jacques, J.C. Lin, D.L. Mendoza, L.E. Mitchell, D.E. Pataki, S.M. Skiles, R.M. Smith, M.A. Wolf & P.D. Brooks (2021). The Wasatch Environmental Observatory: A mountain to urban research network in the semi-arid Western US. Hydrologic Processes. Published, 08/17/2021.
  https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14352
• Ardón, M., L.H. Zeglin, R.M. Utz, S.D. Cooper, W.K. Dodds, R.J. Bixby, A. Burdett, J.J. Follstad Shah, N.A. Griffiths, T.K. Harms, S.L. Johnson, J. Jones, J.S. Kominoski, W.H. McDowell, A.D. Rosemond, M.T. Trentman, D. Van Horn & A. Ward (2021). Experimental nitrogen and phosphorus enrichment stimulates multiple trophic levels of algal and detrital-based food webs: A global meta-analysis from streams and rivers. Biological Reviews. Vol. 96. Published, 03/04/2021.
  http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/brv.12673
• J.S. Kominoski, S.K. Chapman, W.K. Dodds, J.J. Follstad Shah, J.S. Richardson, C.M. Swan (ed.), C. Canhoto (ed.) & L. Boyero (ed.) (2021). Causes and consequences of changes in riparian vegetation for plant litter decomposition throughout river networks in The Ecology of Plant Litter Decomposition in Streams and Rivers. (pp. 273-296). Springer. Published, 02/01/2021.
• Follstad Shah, J.J., Swan, C.M. (ed.), Canhoto, C. (ed.) & Boyero, L. (ed.) (2021). Individual and interacting effects of elevated CO2, warming, and hydrologic intensification on leaf litter decomposition in streams. (pp. 237-272). Springer. Accepted, 02/01/2021.
• Carri LeRoy, Andrew Hipp, Kate Leuders, Jennifer J. Follstad Shah, John S. Kominoski, Marcelo Ardón, Walter Dodds, Mark O. Gessner, Natalie A. Griffiths, Antoine Lecerf, David W. P. Manning, Robert L. Sinsabaugh & Jack R. Webster (2019). Plant phylogenetic history explains in-stream decomposition at the global scale. Journal of Ecology. Published, 07/27/2019.
  https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13262
• Jennifer Follstad Shah, Yusuf Jameel, Rose Smith, Rachel Gabor, Paul Brooks & Samantha Weintraub (2019). Altered hydrologic connectivity and spatio-temporal variability in water resources impact chemical and physical properties of a semi-arid urban river system. Journal of the North American Water Resources Association. 1-17. Published, 03/05/2019.
  https://doi.org/10.1111/1752-1688.12734
• Scott Tiegs & CELLDEX collaborators (2019). Global patterns and drivers of ecosystem functioning in rivers and riparian zones. Science Advances. Vol. 5, eaav0486. Published, 01/09/2019.
  http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/1/eaav048...
• Stoichiometric estimation of microbial carbon use efficiency in soils. Ecological Monographs. Accepted, 02/12/2016.
• Scaling microbial biomass, metabolism and resource supply. Biogeochemistry 122:175-190. Published, 01/2015.
• Extracellular enzyme kinetics scale with resource availability. Biogeochemistry 121:287-304. Published, 09/2014.
• Predicting functional implications of global changes in riparian plant communities. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 11:423-432. Published, 09/2013.
• Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry and ecological theory. Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics 43:313-343. Published, 09/2012.
• Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry of stream sediments with comparison to terrestrial soils. Biogeochemistry 111:455-467. Published, 11/2011.
• Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry of recalcitrant organic matter decomposition: The growth rate hypothesis in reverse. Biogeochemistry 102:31-43. Published, 01/2011.
• Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry in relation to productivity for freshwater biofilm and plankton communities. Microbial Ecology 60:885-893. Published, 11/2010.
• Integrating resource utilization and temperature in metabolic scaling of riverine bacterial production. Ecology 91:1455-1465. Published, 05/2010.
• Elaeagnus angustifolia alters soil inorganic nitrogen pools in riparian ecosystems. Ecosystems 13:46-61. Published, 02/2010.
• Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry of microbial nutrient acquisition in soil and sediment. Nature 462:795-798.. Published, 12/2009.
• Decomposition of native and nonnative leaf litter in relation to hydrology of riparian ecosystems. Ecological Applications 19:1135-1146.. Published, 07/2009.
• Flood regime and leaf fall determine soil inorganic nitrogen dynamics in semiarid riparian forests. Ecological Applications 18:771-788. Published, 04/2008.
• River and riparian restoration in the Southwest: Results from the National River Restoration Science Synthesis Project. Restoration Ecology 15(3):550-562. Published, 09/2007.
• Restoring rivers one reach at a time: Results from a survey of U.S. river restoration practitioners. Restoration Ecology 15(3): 482-493. Published, 09/2007.
• Stream restoration databases and case studies: a guide to information resources and their utility in advancing the science and practice of restoration. Restoration Ecology 14(2):177-186. Published, 06/2006.
• Standards for ecologically successful river restoration. Journal of Applied Ecology 42(2):208-217. Published, 04/2005.
• Restoration of U.S. rivers – A national synthesis. Science 308:636-637. Published, 04/2005.
• Standards for ecologically successful river restoration. Journal of Applied Ecology 42(2):208-217. Published, 04/2005.

Research Keywords

• Riparian Ecosystem
• Microbial Ecology
• Global Environmental Change
• Environmental Restoration or Remediation
• Ecosystem

Presentations

• Department of Geography Seminar Series Speaker, WEO2: Using the Wasatch Environmental Observatory to engage in water resource research, education & outreach. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 12/02/2022.
• Y.D. Hastings, K.A. Mann, R. Smith, and J. Follstad Shah. Green infrastructure microbial community response to simulated storm events in semi-arid environments. Poster presentation at the Salt Lake County Annual Watershed Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 11/17/2022.
• Y.D. Hastings, K.A. Mann, R. Smith, and J. Follstad Shah. Green infrastructure microbial community response to simulated storm events in semi-arid environments. Poster presentation at the Joint Aquatic Sciences Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/18/2022.
• K.A. Mann, Y.D. Hastings, R. Smith, and J. Follstad Shah. Diverse vegetation and simulated storm events stimulate short-term N retention in semi-arid bioswales. Poster presentation at the Joint Aquatic Sciences Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/18/2022.
• Follstad Shah, J., Y.D. Hastings, K.A. Mann, D. Pataki, R. Goel, and R. Smith. Plant selection, climate & site age drive biophysical patterns in experimental green infrastructure facilities. Joint Aquatic Sciences Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/16/2022.
• Y.D. Hastings, K.A. Mann, R. Smith, and J. Follstad Shah. Green infrastructure microbial community response to simulated storm events in semi-arid environments. Poster presentation at the Intermountain Sustainability Summit at Weber State University, Ogden, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 03/23/2022.
• Follstad Shah, J. & Affiliated WEO Scientists. 2022. WEO2: Using the Wasatch Environmental Observatory to engage in water resource research, education & outreach. University of Utah Global Change & Sustainability Center Seminar Series, March 1, 2022. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/01/2022.
• Follstad Shah, J., M. Ardón, J. Kominoski, A. Lecerf, and M. Gessner, 2021. Temperature invariance of leaf litter breakdown amongst taxonomic groups and streams varying in trophic status. Society of Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, virtual conference, May 25, 2021. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/25/2021.
• Follstad Shah, J. and affiliated WEO scientists. Stable isotopes & hydrochemistry reveal controls on the supply & quality of water resources along wildland to urban land use gradients within the Wasatch Environmental Observatory. CUASI Catchment Science Virtual Seminar Series, March 24, 2021. Presentation, Presented, 03/24/2021.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1mmI2QzAjM&list=P...
• Brooks, P.D., J. Ehleringer, B. Bowen, D.R. Bowling, J. Follstad Shah, S. Hinners, J. Lin, D. Pataki, S.M. Skiles, J. Steenberg D.K. Solomon, C. Strong, S. Burian, and D. Eiricksson. 2019. PA13B-1004 Red Butte Creek and the Wasatch Environmental Observatory: A Mountain to Urban Research Facility in the Semi-arid Western US. Poster presentation at the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December 2019. Poster, Presented, 12/09/2019.
• Follstad Shah, J. 2019. Biophysical patterns of streams & riparia along wildland to urban gradients: Partnerships, community science, & student projects. Poster presentation at the Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT, November 13, 2019. Poster, Presented, 11/13/2019.
• Boogaard, S., J. Follstad Shah, Z. Lundeen, and K. Grady. 2019. Population-level genetics influences Populus fremontii success more than antecedent climate regime at Rio Mesa research garden. Poster presentation at the Science and Management of the Colorado Plateau 15th Biennial Conference, September 11, 2019. Poster, Presented, 09/11/2019.
• Jennifer J. Follstad Shah, Zachary Lundeen, Kevin Grady, Tyler Roberts, Brianna Milot, and Sydney Boogaard. Influence of landscape legacies on riparian plant communities in a changing climate. Science and Management of the Colorado Plateau 15th Biennial Conference. Conference Paper, Presented, 09/10/2019.
• Microbial community response to shifting water quantity and quality in an arid urban river ecosystem. Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, May 21, 2019. Presentation in the special session Novel stressors and novel ecosystems: Ecological processes in freshwaters of the built environment. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/21/2019.
• Gallafent, J. and J. Follstad Shah. 2019. Temperature sensitivity of leaf litter decomposition in streams with varying nutrient availability. Poster presentation at the University of Utah Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 9, 2019. Poster, Presented, 04/09/2019.
• Jennifer J. Follstad Shah, Zachary Lundeen, Kevin Grady, Tyler Roberts, Brianna Milot, and Sydney Boogaard. Influence of landscape legacies on riparian plant communities in a changing climate. Soil, Water & Climate Cluster Research Group Luncheon. Presentation, Presented, 03/28/2019.
• Follstad Shah, J. Sensitivity of leaf litter breakdown to global changes. Biodiversity Research Seminar Series, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/06/2019.
• Jameel, Y., Follstad Shah, J., R. Gabor, R. Smith, and S. Weintraub. 2018. Spatiotemporal variability in hydrologic connectivity controls the physicochemical properties of a semi-arid urban river system. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Conference Paper, Presented, 12/12/2018.
• Follstad Shah, J., Y. Jameel, R. Smith, R. Gabor, and S. Weintraub. 2018. Linking water quantity to water quality in the Jordan River, Utah. Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 11/15/2018.
• Follstad Shah, J. Linking Water Sources & Water Qualitywithin the Jordan River, Utah. Presentation to the Utah Division of Water Quality TMDL Technical Committee. Conference Paper, Presented, 10/15/2018.
• Gabor, R.S., M. Barnes, G.J. Bowen, W. Brazelton, P.D. Brooks, D. Eiriksson, A. Gelderloos, S.J. Hall, Y. Jameel, M. Millington, M. Navidomskis, B.T. Neilson, J. Follstad Shah, R. Smith, T. Stout, H. Tennant, C. Thornton, S. Weintraub. 2017. Microbes, nutrients and organic matter in urban-impacted rivers. American Chemistry Society 253rd National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2-6, 2017. Conference Paper, Submitted, 11/15/2017.
• Smith, R., J. Follstad Shah, R. Gabor, Y. Jameel, M. Navidomskis. 2017. Nutrient cycling in the Jordan River: seasonal and spatial variation. Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT, November 15-16, 2017. Conference Paper, Submitted, 11/15/2017.
• Follstad Shah, J., R. Gabor, Y. Jameel, R. Smith, and S. Weintraub. 2017. Evidence of groundwater connectivity in the Jordan River despite flow regulation and groundwater inputs. Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT, November 15-16, 2017. Conference Paper, Presented, 11/15/2017.
• Follstad Shah, J., S. Weintraub, R. Gabor, R. Smith, Y. Jameel, M. Navidomskis. 2017. Microbial community response to energy and nutrient flows within a semi-arid, effluent dominated urban river system. American Water Resources Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, May 1-3, 2017. Conference Paper, Submitted, 05/01/2017.
• Macroscale analysis of microbial community homeostasis. Oral presentation at the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, USA. Co-presenter. Conference Paper, Presented, 08/11/2015.
• Follstad Shah, J. Temperature sensitivity of ecosystem processes in streams and rivers. Evergreen State College, Evergreen, WA, USA. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/29/2015.
• Global synthesis of the temperature sensitivity of leaf litter breakdown in streams and rivers. Oral presentation at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, USA. Presenter. Conference Paper, Presented, 05/18/2015.

Research Groups

• Ashtyn Drechsel, Undergraduate Student. Environmental & Sustainability Studies. 02/01/2024 - 04/30/2024.
• Abbie Nistler, Undergraduate Student. Environmental & Sustainability Studies. 08/20/2023 - 04/15/2024. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Wilkes Center Fellowship + UROP.
• Jacob Berryhill, Undergraduate Student. Environmental & Sustainability Studies. 08/22/2022 - 12/23/2022. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: UROP.
• Crystal Eldredge, Undergraduate Student. Environmental & Sustainability Studies. 08/22/2022 - 07/31/2023.
• Brenna Egan, Graduate Student. Geography. 08/22/2022 - 08/01/2024.
• Julie Williams, Undergraduate Student. Environmental & Sustainability Studies. 06/01/2021 - 12/15/2021. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Can green infrastructure maximize ecosystem processes related to nitrogen? (paid undergraduate research technician and independent research student).
• Mary Roalstad, Undergraduate Student. Environmental & Sustainability Studies. 06/01/2021 - 04/15/2024. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: UROP (2 semesters).
• Isabel Fuller, Undergraduate Student. City and Metropolitan Planning. 01/20/2021 - 05/15/2022. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Fellowship.
• Yvette Hastings, Graduate Student. Geography. 09/01/2020 - 12/31/2022.
• Kyra Mann, Other. Geography. 09/01/2020 - 08/31/2022. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Research Experience for Post-baccalaureate Students (NSF REPS): Can green infrastructure maximize ecosystem processes related to nitrogen?
• Madeline Jensen, Undergraduate Student. Biology. 09/01/2020 - 05/15/2022. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Fellowship (2 semesters) and a paid research technician.
• Ryan Thomas, Graduate Student. Professional Masters of Science and Technology. 01/13/2020 - 06/01/2020.
• Anna Sahl, Graduate Student. Professional Masters of Science and Technology. 01/15/2018 - 04/20/2018. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Stipend support from the Utah Rivers Council.
• Brittany Duncan, Graduate Student. Watershed Sciences (Utah State University). 01/01/2015 - present.
• Eric McCulley, Graduate Student. Watershed Sciences (Utah State University). 01/01/2010 - 12/05/2014.

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

• Can green infrastructure maximize ecosystem processes related to nitrogen? PI: Rose Smith. Co-PI(s): Jennifer Follstad Shah, Diane Pataki, Ramesh Goel. National Science Foundation, 05/01/2020 - 04/30/2022. Total project budget to date: $25,000.00

Research/Scholarship Projects

• Cellulose Decomposition Experiment. PI: Scott Tiegs. 05/01/2015 - present.
• Meta-Analysis and Synthesis of Leaf Litter Decomposition. PI: Jennifer Follstad Shah. Co-PI(s): Marcelo Ardon, John Kominoski. 01/01/2011 - present.

Awards

Languages

• English, fluent.
• French, functional.

Geographical Regions of Interest

• United States of America