Revised Page: Annual Update 2003
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Note that the data published in the 2002 State of the Nation’s Ecosystems Report as well as the 2003 and 2005 Web-Only Updates have been superseded by the 2008 Report and thus should be used with caution. For the most recent data, purchase the 2008 Report from Island Press.

Core National Indicators Core National Indicators Technotes (.pdf, 201KB) (201 KB)
Ecosystem Extent Updated 2003
Movement of Nitrogen Updated 2003Updated 2005
Chemical Contamination Updated 2003
At-Risk Native Species
Condition of Plant and Animal Communities
Plant Growth Index Updated 2003Updated 2005
Production of Food and Fiber and Water Withdrawals Updated 2003Updated 2005
Outdoor Recreation Updated 2003
 
Coasts and Oceans Coasts and Oceans Technotes (.pdf, 115 KB) (115 KB)
Coastal Living Habitats
Shoreline Types
Areas with Depleted Oxygen
Contamination in Bottom Sediments Updated 2003
Coastal Erosion
Sea Surface Temperature
At-Risk Native Marine Species - see National At-Risk Native Species
Non-native Species
Unusual Marine Mortalities
Harmful Algal Blooms
Condition of Bottom-Dwelling Animals Updated 2003
Chlorophyll Concentrations
Commercial Fish and Shellfish Landings Updated 2003Updated 2005
Status of Commercially Important Fish Stocks
Selected Contaminants in Fish and Shellfish
Recreational Water Quality
 
Farmlands Farmlands Technotes (.pdf, 333KB) (333 KB)
Total Cropland Updated 2003Updated 2005
The Farmland Landscape
Fragmentation of Farmlands Landscapes by Development
Shape of “Natural” Patches in the Farmland Landscape
Nitrate in Farmland Streams and Groundwater
Phosphorus in Farmland Streams
Pesticides in Farmland Streams and Groundwater
Soil Organic Matter
Soil Erosion
Soil Salinity
Soil Biological Condition
Status of Animal Species in Farmlands Areas
Native Vegetation Cover in Areas Dominated by Croplands
Stream Habitat Quality
Major Crop Yields Updated 2003Updated 2005
Agricultural Inputs and Outputs Updated 2003
Monetary Value of Agricultural Production Updated 2003Updated 2005
 
Forests Forests Technotes (.pdf, 108KB) (108 KB)

Forest Area and Ownership Updated 2003
Forest Types Updated 2003
Forest Management Categories Updated 2003
Forest Pattern and Fragmentation
Nitrate in Forest Streams
Carbon Storage Updated 2003
At-Risk Native Species
Area Covered by Non-native Plants
Forest Age Updated 2003
Forest Disturbance: Fire, Insects, and Disease Updated 2003
Fire Frequency
Forest Community Types with Significantly Reduced Area
Timber Harvest Updated 2003
Timber Growth and Harvest Updated 2003
Recreation in Forests Updated 2003
 
Fresh Waters Fresh Waters Technotes (.pdf, 107 KB) (107 KB)
Extent of Freshwater Ecosystems
Altered Freshwater Ecosystems
Phosphorus in Lakes, Reservoirs, and Large Rivers
Nutrients in Fresh Waters (see technical notes for National, Farmlands - nitrates and phosphorous, Forests, Urban - nitrate and phosphorus indicators)
Chemical Contamination in Fresh Waters (see National, Farmlands and Urban indicators)
Changing Stream Flows
Water Clarity
At-Risk Native Species
Non-native Species
Animal Deaths and Deformities
Status of Freshwater Animal Communities
At-Risk Freshwater Plant Communities
Stream Habitat Quality
Water Withdrawals Updated 2005
Groundwater Levels
Waterborne Human Disease Outbreaks Updated 2003Updated 2005
Freshwater Recreation Activities (see National Outdoor Recreation)
 
Grasslands and Shrublands Grasslands and Shrublands Technotes (.pdf, 113 KB) (113 KB)
Area of Grassland and Shrublands
Land Use Updated 2003Updated 2005
Area and Size of Grassland and Shrubland Patches
Nitrate in Groundwater
Carbon Storage
Number and Duration of Dry Periods in Grassland/Shrubland Streams
Depth to Shallow Groundwater
At-Risk Native Species
Percent Non-native Plant Cover
Population Trends in Invasive and Non-invasive Birds
Fire Frequency Index
Riparian Condition
Production of Cattle Updated 2003Updated 2005
 
Urban and Suburban Lands Urban and Suburban Technotes (.pdf, 74 KB) (74 KB)

Area of Urban and Suburban Lands
Patches of Forest, Grassland and Shrubland, and Wetlands
Total Impervious Area
Stream Bank Vegetation
Nitrate in Urban and Suburban Streams
Phosphorus in Urban and Suburban Streams
Air Quality (High Ozone Levels) Updated 2003Updated 2005
Chemical Contamination
Urban Heat Island
Species Status
Status of Animal Communities in Urban and Suburban Streams
Publicly Accessible Open Space per Resident
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