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Scroll through the images below to see more of the fascinating science projects we are conducting at the Fort Collins Science Center. These are just a handful of the many amazing shots by FORT scientists and support staff that you will find on our website.

Images

three people stand in a large prairie, with trees sparsely distributed throughout and blue sky above
Researchers search for pythons in Everglades prairie habitat
Researchers search for pythons in Everglades prairie habitat
three people stand in a large prairie, with trees sparsely distributed throughout and blue sky above

Researchers search for pythons in Everglades prairie habitat

Researchers search for pythons in Everglades prairie habitat

Researchers search for Burmese pythons in Florida Everglades prairie habitat. Photo by Matthew Metcalf (USGS).

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Fort Collins Science Center
three people stand in a large prairie, with trees sparsely distributed throughout and blue sky above

Researchers search for pythons in Everglades prairie habitat

Researchers search for pythons in Everglades prairie habitat

Researchers search for Burmese pythons in Florida Everglades prairie habitat. Photo by Matthew Metcalf (USGS).

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Fort Collins Science Center
a person with red backpack and purple hat holds up a tracking device in a field with yellow flowers, trees in background
Tracking Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades
Tracking Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades
a person with red backpack and purple hat holds up a tracking device in a field with yellow flowers, trees in background

Tracking Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades

Tracking Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades

Researchers working in the Florida Everglades use radio telemetry to track Burmese pythons tagged with location devices. 

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Fort Collins Science Center
a person with red backpack and purple hat holds up a tracking device in a field with yellow flowers, trees in background

Tracking Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades

Tracking Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades

Researchers working in the Florida Everglades use radio telemetry to track Burmese pythons tagged with location devices. 

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Fort Collins Science Center
photo montage of yearly riverbed changes across 2020-2024
Channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River
Channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River
photo montage of yearly riverbed changes across 2020-2024

Channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River

Channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River

High resolution natural color imagery collected by uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for mapping channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge near Ouray, Utah from 2020-2024.

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Fort Collins Science Center
photo montage of yearly riverbed changes across 2020-2024

Channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River

Channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River

High resolution natural color imagery collected by uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for mapping channel and vegetation change along a 6-mile reach of the Middle Green River at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge near Ouray, Utah from 2020-2024.

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Fort Collins Science Center
screen recording of the INHABIT application, with a mouse clicking through different options and map changing in response
The Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT)
The Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT)
screen recording of the INHABIT application, with a mouse clicking through different options and map changing in response

The Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT)

The Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT)

Mapping invasive species habitat suitability within the INHABIT application.

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Fort Collins Science Center
screen recording of the INHABIT application, with a mouse clicking through different options and map changing in response

The Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT)

The Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT)

Mapping invasive species habitat suitability within the INHABIT application.

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Fort Collins Science Center
a large lizard stands outside of a cage in a forest. A green box outlines the lizard and a label on the box reads 'tegu .84'
Photo used to train AI-based image detection algorithms for tegu surveillance
Photo used to train AI-based image detection algorithms for tegu surveillance
a large lizard stands outside of a cage in a forest. A green box outlines the lizard and a label on the box reads 'tegu .84'

Photo used to train AI-based image detection algorithms for tegu surveillance

Photo used to train AI-based image detection algorithms for tegu surveillance

FORT scientists are using images like this to train artificial intelligence-based, image detection algorithms. These algorithms will be house in trail cameras to surveil natural areas for invasive tegus like the one seen in this photo. 

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Fort Collins Science Center
a large lizard stands outside of a cage in a forest. A green box outlines the lizard and a label on the box reads 'tegu .84'

Photo used to train AI-based image detection algorithms for tegu surveillance

Photo used to train AI-based image detection algorithms for tegu surveillance

FORT scientists are using images like this to train artificial intelligence-based, image detection algorithms. These algorithms will be house in trail cameras to surveil natural areas for invasive tegus like the one seen in this photo. 

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Fort Collins Science Center
two people look through binoculars at a group of bison standing out in a field, partly cloudy sky above
Observing bison behavior in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Observing bison behavior in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
two people look through binoculars at a group of bison standing out in a field, partly cloudy sky above

Observing bison behavior in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Observing bison behavior in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Researchers use binoculars to observe when bison are grazing or not in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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Fort Collins Science Center
two people look through binoculars at a group of bison standing out in a field, partly cloudy sky above

Observing bison behavior in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Observing bison behavior in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Researchers use binoculars to observe when bison are grazing or not in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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Fort Collins Science Center
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Videos

a group of horses running through tall trees and brown grasses a group of horses running through tall trees and brown grasses
Wild horses on the Warm Springs Reservation
a group of horses running through tall trees and brown grasses

Wild horses on the Warm Springs Reservation

Wild horses on the Warm Springs Reservation

Wild horses run through trees on the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon.

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Fort Collins Science Center
a group of horses running through tall trees and brown grasses

Wild horses on the Warm Springs Reservation

Wild horses on the Warm Springs Reservation

Wild horses run through trees on the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon.

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Fort Collins Science Center
a blue-green river with many sand bars and beaches surrounded by trees and rock formations a blue-green river with many sand bars and beaches surrounded by trees and rock formations
Aerial footage of the Green River in Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
a blue-green river with many sand bars and beaches surrounded by trees and rock formations

Aerial footage of the Green River in Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Aerial footage of the Green River in Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

USGS researchers use high-resolution remote sensing data acquired from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to monitor and analyze long-term hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological dynamics in river systems.

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Fort Collins Science Center
a blue-green river with many sand bars and beaches surrounded by trees and rock formations

Aerial footage of the Green River in Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Aerial footage of the Green River in Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

USGS researchers use high-resolution remote sensing data acquired from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to monitor and analyze long-term hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological dynamics in river systems.

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Fort Collins Science Center
a small heard of bison walk alongside yellow and tan hills, with partly cloudy sky above a small heard of bison walk alongside yellow and tan hills, with partly cloudy sky above
Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
a small heard of bison walk alongside yellow and tan hills, with partly cloudy sky above

Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

USGS researchers and collaborators are currently studying the grazing behavior of bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park to determine the effects of ungulates on vegetation in the park. These studies will support park managers in maintaining healthy bison herds, conserving critical habitat, and sustaining outdoor recreation.

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Fort Collins Science Center
a small heard of bison walk alongside yellow and tan hills, with partly cloudy sky above

Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

USGS researchers and collaborators are currently studying the grazing behavior of bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park to determine the effects of ungulates on vegetation in the park. These studies will support park managers in maintaining healthy bison herds, conserving critical habitat, and sustaining outdoor recreation.

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Fort Collins Science Center
title slide of USGS presentation on satellite observations of lake surface water dynamics title slide of USGS presentation on satellite observations of lake surface water dynamics
Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Satellite Observations of Lake Surface Water Dynamics
title slide of USGS presentation on satellite observations of lake surface water dynamics

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Satellite Observations of Lake Surface Water Dynamics

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Satellite Observations of Lake Surface Water Dynamics

The sixth and final webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on satellite observations of lake surface water dynamics. John W. Jones of the USGS Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch introduces the surface water and wetland remote sensing component of the Integrated Water Availability Assessment.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Nevada Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
title slide of USGS presentation on satellite observations of lake surface water dynamics

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Satellite Observations of Lake Surface Water Dynamics

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Satellite Observations of Lake Surface Water Dynamics

The sixth and final webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on satellite observations of lake surface water dynamics. John W. Jones of the USGS Hydrologic Remote Sensing Branch introduces the surface water and wetland remote sensing component of the Integrated Water Availability Assessment.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Nevada Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
title slide of a presentation on Great Basin terminal lakes waterbird prey availability title slide of a presentation on Great Basin terminal lakes waterbird prey availability
Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Waterbird Prey Availability
title slide of a presentation on Great Basin terminal lakes waterbird prey availability

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Waterbird Prey Availability

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Waterbird Prey Availability

The fifth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on waterbird prey availability in Great Basin terminal lakes.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Nevada Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
title slide of a presentation on Great Basin terminal lakes waterbird prey availability

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Waterbird Prey Availability

Saline Lakes IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Waterbird Prey Availability

The fifth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on waterbird prey availability in Great Basin terminal lakes.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Nevada Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
title slide of presentation on USGS Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment webinar on bird movements title slide of presentation on USGS Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment webinar on bird movements
Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements
title slide of presentation on USGS Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment webinar on bird movements

Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements

Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements

The fourth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on movement of bird species associated with Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Cory Overton of the Western Ecological Research Center gives an overview of the USGS bird movement monitoring strategy and presents results from the 2024 field season.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Nevada Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
title slide of presentation on USGS Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment webinar on bird movements

Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements

Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements

The fourth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on movement of bird species associated with Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Cory Overton of the Western Ecological Research Center gives an overview of the USGS bird movement monitoring strategy and presents results from the 2024 field season.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Nevada Water Science Center, Oregon Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment
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