First Research Site (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption The first of the 72 sites where nitrogen-15 was fed into streams to be monitored was set up by the Virginia Tech Stream Team in the Coweeta forest of western North Carolina. Researchers came from a great distance to observe the process. Shown here are Stev Earl, who received his Ph.D. in biology in 2004 based on this research; Linda R. Ashkenas, a faculty member in fisheries and wildlife at Oregon State University; and Alan Hildrew, professor of biological and chemical sciences at Queen Mary, University of London. Credit Jack Webster Usage Restrictions With information about the stream research project funded by NSF and reported in Nature. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.