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Eastern Ecological Science Center

At the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC), we strive to provide world-class science to inform natural resource decisions that preserve and enhance our quality of life. 

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Notes from the Field: Eastern Mallard Project

Notes from the Field: Eastern Mallard Project

Ghost forests: Learn more as Halloween sneaks up!

Ghost forests: Learn more as Halloween sneaks up!

EESC Scientist Leads Committee Tasked with Classifying North American Bird Species

EESC Scientist Leads Committee Tasked with Classifying North American Bird Species

Publications

Influenza A virus antibodies in ducks and introduction of highly pathogenic influenza A(H5N1) virus, Tennessee, USA

Testing of ducks in Tennessee, United States, before introduction of highly pathogenic influenza A(H5N1) virus demonstrated a high prevalence of antibodies to influenza A virus but very low prevalence of antibodies to H5 (25%) or H5 and N1 (13%) subtypes. Antibody prevalence increased after H5N1 introduction.
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David Stallknect, Deborah Carter, Abigail Blake-Bradshaw, Nicholas Masto, Cory Highway, Jamie Feddersen, Richard J. Webby, Bradley S. Cohen, Jeffery D. Sullivan, Rebecca L. Poulson

Anatidae brood records in Maine during studies of Anas rubripes (American black duck), 1977–94

This report describes a compilation of brood observations for Anatidae species breeding in Maine during an 18-year period (1977–94) that were made by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Patuxent Wildlife Research Center while it was operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. During four focused studies, variables affecting the declining Anas rubripes (Brewster, 1902) (American black duck, hereafter
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Jerry R. Longcore, Christine M. Bunck, Daniel G. McAuley, David A. Clugston

Trends and environmental impacts of virtual water trade

Virtual water describes water embedded in the production of goods and offers meaningful insights about the complex interplay between water, trade and sustainability. In this Review, we examine the trends, major players, traded products and key drivers of virtual water trade (VWT). Roughly 20% of water used in global food production is traded virtually rather than domestically consumed. As such, ag
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Mesfin M. Mekonnen, Mahlet M. Kebede, Betelhem W. Demeke, Joel A. Carr, Ashok Chapagain, Carole Dalin, Peter Debaere, Paolo D'Odorico, Landon Marston, Chittaranjan Ray, Lorenzo Rosa, La Zhuo

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Coastal Wetland Vulnerability to Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise: Understanding Ecological Thresholds and Ecosystem Transformations

Eighteen USGS coastal scientists from all four coasts of the conterminous United States are working together to advance the understanding of climate change and sea-level rise impacts to coastal wetlands.
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Conservation Genetics of American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) and River Herring (Alosa aestivalis and Alosa pseudoharengus)

USGS scientists are studying American shad ( Alosa sapidissima ), blueback herring ( Alosa aestivalis ), and alewife ( Alosa pseudoharengus ; collectively “alosines”) to develop robust genetic baselines that will inform management practices for individual species.
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Conservation Genetics of American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) and River Herring (Alosa aestivalis and Alosa pseudoharengus)

USGS scientists are studying American shad ( Alosa sapidissima ), blueback herring ( Alosa aestivalis ), and alewife ( Alosa pseudoharengus ; collectively “alosines”) to develop robust genetic baselines that will inform management practices for individual species.
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Fish Passage Research to Identify the Ideal Fishway Entrance for River Herring (Alosa spp)

USGS is working to identify an improved fishway entrance design for two at-risk species, blueback herring ( Alosa aestivalis ) and alewife ( Alosa pseudoharengus ).
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Fish Passage Research to Identify the Ideal Fishway Entrance for River Herring (Alosa spp)

USGS is working to identify an improved fishway entrance design for two at-risk species, blueback herring ( Alosa aestivalis ) and alewife ( Alosa pseudoharengus ).
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