Research Scientist - Dr. Elizabeth Smith

Curriculum Vitae

Email: elizabeth.smith@tamucc.edu
Research Interests
  • Coastal ecology, (wetland, barrier island, riparian systems)

  • Coastal resource management

  • Habitat conservation planning, restoration and enhancement
Select Publications

Habitat Assessment:

  • Sims, M. in prep. A geomorphic survey and ecological assessment of selected rookery islands, Laguna Madre, Texas. Master's Thesis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas. 94 pp. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Smith, E.H., S.J. Dilworth, M. Sims, and D. McCann. In prep. Hydrologic assessment of three altered estuarine wetland systems in Nueces/Corpus Christi bays.

  • Smith, E.H. S.J. Dilworth, A. Koltermann, J. Wood, R. Hays, D. Moulton, and W.J. Pulich, Jr. 2002. Riparian habitat corridor characterization in the Coastal Bend bays and estuaries program area. Coastal Bend Bays and
  • Estuaries Program, Corpus Christi, TX.

  • Longfield, A.J. 2001. Spatial and temporal evaluation of riparian habitat dynamics along a coastal river in Texas. Master's Thesis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas. 77 pp. (funded M.S. through Welder Wildlife Foundation, Sinton, Texas)

  • White, W.A., T.A. Tremblay, J. Hinson, D. Moulton, W.J. Pulich, Jr., E.H. Smith, K.V. Jenkins, and S.A. Cox. 1998. Current status and historical trends of selected estuarine and coastal habitats in the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program Study Area. CCBNEP-29, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Service, Austin, Texas.

  • Jenkins, K.V. and E.H. Smith. 1997. Baseline evaluation of the natural resources of Mustang Island State Park, Nueces County, Texas. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9707-CCS. (funded M.S.through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Weller, M.W., L.A. Reynolds, S. Garner, S. Coltman, E.H. Smith, and M.L. Lange. 1994. Vegetation relationships to water gradient in a constructed freshwater wetland near Brazoria, Texas. Texas Journal of Science 46:205-219.

  • Smith, E.H. 1994. Vegetation dynamics of a Texas Coastal Marsh: a simulation model. Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Ecological Community Assessment:

  • Tunnell, J.W., Jr., and F.W. Judd (editors). 2002. The Laguna Madre of Texas and Tamaulipas. Texas A&M Press, College Station, Texas. Smith, E.H. Barrier islands. Pp. 183-189; Redhead and other waterfowl. Pp. 200-220; Colonial waterbirds and rookery islands. Pp. 221-240; (and S. A. Childs). Sea turtles. Pp. 261-280.

  • McCullough, L.C. 2001. Distribution of seagrass meadows and wintering redheads in eastern Nueces Bay, Texas. Master's Thesis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas. 94 pp. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Dilworth, S.J. and E.H. Smith. 2000. Benthic Macroinvertebrates. Chapter in Habitat Management Assessment at Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area.Texas Parks and Wildife report.

  • Gorman, C.M. 2000. Evaluation of long-term habitat and colonial waterbird dynamics to develop future management strategies for Shamrock Island, Nueces County, Texas. Master's Thesis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas.137 pp. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Smith, E.H., S.J. Dilworth, M.D. Campbell, and M.C. Woodin. 2000. Development of habitat-based population model of redheads in north america: year one. (Limnological review). Sylvia 36, Suppl:39-40.

  • Blount, G., E.H. Smith, and S.J. Dilworth. 1999. ASARCO Property: Land use survey and biodiversity assay. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9908-CCS.

  • Dilworth, S. and E.H. Smith. 1998. Effects of Rice Tailwater Inflows to Coastal Wetland Dynamics. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9904-CCS.

  • Withers, K.W. and E.H. Smith. 1998. A comparison of benthic and nektonic communities in created and natural salt marshes, Mesquite-Ayres Bay, Texas. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9809-CCS.

  • Cox, S.A., E.H. Smith, and J.W. Tunnell, Jr. 1997. Macronektonic and macrobenthic community dynamics in a coastal saltmarsh: Phase I. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9701-CCS. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Darnell, T.M., E.H. Smith, J.W. Tunnell, Jr., K. Withers, and E.R. Jones.1997. The influence of landscape features on bird use of marsh habitat created for Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) through beneficial use of dredged material: Final report. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9704-CCS. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Dilworth, S., E.H. Smith, J.W. Tunnell, Jr., and Q.R. Dokken. 1997. Ecological evaluation of an open and semi-impounded marsh system in the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9702-CCS. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Weller, M.W., E.H. Smith, and L.A. Reynolds. 1996. Waterbird utilization of a freshwater impoundment on a Texas coastal wildlife refuge. Texas Journal of Science 48:319-328.

  • Tunnell, J.W. Jr., Q.R. Dokken, E.H. Smith, and K. Withers. 1995. Editors. Current status and historical trends of the estuarine living resources in the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program study area. Vol. 1. CCBNEP-06A, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Service, Austin, Texas. 542 pp. Smith, E. H.Coastal marshes. Pp. 250-293, Volume 1; Barrier islands.Pp. 357-381, Volume 1; Whooping Cranes. Pp. 410-422, Volume 1; Marine Mammals. Pp. 463-473, Volume 1; Vascular Plants. Pp. 41-65, Volume 4; Insects. Pp. 156-167, Volume 4. Amphibians. Pp. 201-203, Volume 4; Reptiles. Pp. 204-211, Volume 4; Mammals. Pp. 288-293, Volume 4.

Conservation and Management:

  • Chávez, E.A., E.H. Smith, and J.W. Tunnell Jr. in prep. Optimizing exploitation strategies for the Laguna Madre of Texas, an ecosystem trophic modeling approach. Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC.

  • Smith, E.H., M.C. Woodin, and J. Wood. In prep. Development of a conservation plan for Redheads in Laguna Madre ecosystem. Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC.

  • Childs, C. 2000. Development of a natural resource conservation for Punta Allen Peninsula, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Master's Thesis, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas. 94 pp. (funded M.S. through Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC)

  • Smith, E.H. and S J. Dilworth. 1999. Fennessey Ranch Mitigation Bank. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9900-CCS.

  • Smith, E.H. and S J. Dilworth. 1999. Mission/Aransas Watershed Wetland Conservation Plan. Texas General Land Office, Coastal Division, Austin, Texas.

  • Smith, E.H., and S.J. Dilworth. 1999. ASARCO Property: Proposed management plan. Center for Coastal Studies-TAMU-CC Technical Report TAMU-CC-9909-CCS.

  • Smith, E.H., K. Withers, And K. Jenkins. 1995. Evaluation of beach management methods and their effects on natural resources of barrier islands. Center for Coastal Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi technical report, TAMU-CC-9506-CCS. 120 pp.

  • Smith, E.H., T.R. Calnan, and S.A. Cox. 1997. Potential sites for wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation: Corpus Christi/Nueces Bay Area. CCBNEP-29, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Service, Austin, Texas.

Additional Information

  • 2002 - present - Development of Research Priorities for Binational Laguna Madre and Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem Workshop - participant

  • 2002 - present - National Estuary Research Reserve Technical Advisory Committee - member of Site Selection Subcommittee

  • 2000 - present - ASARCO Advisory Council - member

  • 2001 - present - Flint Hills Resources Environmental Advisory Committee -member

  • 2000 - present - Texas Parks and Wildlife for the 21st Century - member, Texas Coastal Habitats

  • 1998 - present - Habitat Project Advisory Committee - member, Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program (Riparian Habitat Assessment, Coastal Bend Land Trust, Beneficial Uses Group, Pollywog Pond Habitat Enhancement, Lake Whitney Restoration, Indian Point Wetland Enhancement) HH

  • 1998 - present - Coastal Bend Land Trust - wetland specialist for habitat assessment

  • 1997- present - Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee - member, Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program
Honors, Awards, & Fellowships
  • EPA Award for Environmental Excellence in Wetlands, Region 6, 1999
  • Coastal America Partnership Award for Shamrock Island Protection, 1999
  • Welder Wildlife Foundation Graduate Fellowship, 1992-1994
  • Graduate Academic Excellence Award, 1994
  • National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program, Honorable Mention, 1991
  • National Science Foundation Minority (American Indian) Graduate Fellowship, 1983-1986
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