Data
Our interdisciplinary, integrated science teams develop various data sets in support of the USGS mission areas. This information then aids natural resource managers in decision making and support of the complex issues they face in today's world. The data and tools listed here are official USGS data releases.
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Data describing species consumed by mountain lions during predation events in eastern Nevada, USA, 2018 to 2022 Data describing species consumed by mountain lions during predation events in eastern Nevada, USA, 2018 to 2022
This dataset consists of 1,353 ground observer investigations of mountain lion predation events ("kills") in eastern Nevada, USA, from 2018 to 2022. Over the period of the data collection, we had 29 mountain lions equipped with telemetry collars and we investigated clusters of locations when GPS collar locations were in the same area for three nights -- we used this criteria to identify...
Data Describing Effects of Telemetry Collars on Horses and Burros Between 2016 and 2020 Data Describing Effects of Telemetry Collars on Horses and Burros Between 2016 and 2020
This dataset includes a number of datasets collected to assess the potential effects of GPS telemetry collars on free-roaming feral equid species in North America: horses and burros. The behavior dataset (Behavioral_data_collared_uncollared.csv) includes frequency of maintenance behaviors of collared and un-collared horses at Conger Herd Management Area (HMA), and burros at Lake Pleasant...
Data on behavior of adult horses and burros between 2016 and 2020, in Utah and Arizona, USA Data on behavior of adult horses and burros between 2016 and 2020, in Utah and Arizona, USA
We investigated the behavior of feral horses (Equus caballus) at Conger Herd Management Area (HMA), UT, and of burros (Equus asinus) at Lake Pleasant HMA, AZ, and Sinbad HMA, UT between 2016 and 2020 (Sinbad HMA 2016 to 2019; Conger and Lake Pleasant HMAs 2017 to 2020). We collected data on the time budget and social behavior of adults (2 years old and older) between April and September...
Amplicon sequencing of pollen foraged by multiple bee species in units of the National Park Service, National Capital Region, 2021-2022 Amplicon sequencing of pollen foraged by multiple bee species in units of the National Park Service, National Capital Region, 2021-2022
This study generated genetic 'metabarcode' data using high-throughput sequencing to characterize pollen foraging behavior of pollinating bee species on managed field habitat within units of the National Park Service. Specimens were collected within parks of the National Capital Region from 2021-2023 and subsequently identified to species or genus. DNA was then extracted from specimens...
Amplicon sequencing of pollen foraged by Bombus affinis for compositional analysis, 2021-2023 Amplicon sequencing of pollen foraged by Bombus affinis for compositional analysis, 2021-2023
This study generated genetic 'metabarcode' data using high-throughput sequencing to characterize pollen foraging behavior of the endangered rusty-patched bumblebee, Bombus affinis. Pollen samples were collected primarily from forest meadow habitats in the Appalachian piedmont of the eastern United States, specifically within the states of Virginia and West Virginia. Three additional...
Spatial data layers for a site prioritization tool for invasive species Spatial data layers for a site prioritization tool for invasive species
These spatial layers were created to provide estimates of non-native species invasion risk across the contiguous United States based on proximity to human population centers and transportation corridors, and proximity to known locations of non-native species. To calculate the human transport risk layer we estimated the proximity to human population centers, transportation corridors, and...
Revised extents of neighborhood and climate population clusters for greater sage-grouse, western U.S. Revised extents of neighborhood and climate population clusters for greater sage-grouse, western U.S.
The authors and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have expanded the greater sage-grouse (GRSG [also referenced as sage-grouse]; Centrocercus urophasianus) hierarchical population units/clusters to ensure inclusion of the proposed revisions (2025) of the BLM habitat management areas (HMAs) in future management implementation decisions. The authors used a consolidated dataset of all GRSG...
Vegetation and ground cover constituents within Capulin and Frijoles canyon bottoms in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, US 2020 Vegetation and ground cover constituents within Capulin and Frijoles canyon bottoms in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, US 2020
Please see (https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/6827a7c9d4be02693eeabdc3) for more information on the broader project associated with this data release and additional, related datasets. This data release presents observations of vegetation and ground cover within Capulin and Frijoles canyon bottoms in the Jemez Mountains, including Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. Methods...
Data on factors affecting reproductive success of feral horse males from Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas, UT, USA, between 2017 and 2020 Data on factors affecting reproductive success of feral horse males from Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas, UT, USA, between 2017 and 2020
We investigated male reproductive success of feral horses (Equus caballus) at Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in Utah, USA between 2017 and 2020. We collected data on male social status (harem stallion, lieutenant, tag, bachelor or in natal group) and group type (single male or multi-male) at both sites, and at Conger we additionally examined social interactions among...
Current and future hydrology and occupancy predictions for boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) in the Southern Rocky Mountains Current and future hydrology and occupancy predictions for boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) in the Southern Rocky Mountains
These data consist of three primary types of products for managers of boreal toads in the Southern Rocky Mountains: 1) Re-constructed hydroperiods for historical breeding sites from LANDSAT imagery from 1985-2022 (SMA_hydroperiod_reconstruction.csv). This dataset was developed using a Spectral Mixture Analysis (SMA). 2) Current (1985-2022) and future (2040-2069) predictions of...
Survey Responses Collected in 2024 Measuring End-users' and Experts' Experiences Being Engaged in Development of Scientific Tools Survey Responses Collected in 2024 Measuring End-users' and Experts' Experiences Being Engaged in Development of Scientific Tools
Engagement of end-users and fellow experts is fundamental to the creation of useful scientific tools. We conducted a survey-based research project to assist scientists responsible for creating scientific tools by evaluating their engagement of end-users and experts in the development of these tools. Our study includes a suite of six United States Geological Survey (USGS) projects that...
Values Mapping for Planning in Regional Ecosystems: Mojave Trails National Monument, California, 2024 Values Mapping for Planning in Regional Ecosystems: Mojave Trails National Monument, California, 2024
Values Mapping for Planning in Regional Ecosystems (VaMPIRE) is a Public Participatory GIS tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management to aid in gathering information from the public about their values for public lands and waters. This contains data from 121 surveys returned in 2024 for the Mojave Trails National Monument in California...