Hilary D. Flower

Hilary D. Flower serves as Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Eckerd College, conducting interdisciplinary research at the nexus of ecohydrology and climate change with emphasis on coastal ecosystems like the Everglades. Her methodology integrates laboratory experiments, geochemical modeling, and ecological landscape analysis to investigate saltwater intrusion impacts on nutrient cycling and water-rock interactions in estuarine environments.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Geology from the University of South Florida
• M.S. in Geology from the University of California at Santa Barbara
• B.A. in English Literature from the University of Virginia

Dr. Flower's research program spans saltwater intrusion dynamics, phosphorus cycling in carbonate systems, and climate change impacts on coastal landscapes. She employs geochemical modeling to analyze phosphorus release mechanisms during seawater intrusion events while developing ecological landscape models to project Everglades responses to sea-level rise scenarios. Her current book project examines conservation efforts for the endangered Everglade snail kite as a narrative of resilience in damaged ecosystems.

Analysis of her 2015-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on biogeochemical processes in coastal carbonate environments under climate stressors. Key contributions include modeling saltwater-induced phosphorus desorption from calcite/limestone, quantifying carbon-nitrogen pools in mangrove ecotones, and developing scenario-based landscape projections for the Everglades. Her work bridges geology, hydrology, and ecology to address nutrient management challenges in subtropical estuaries.

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