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There is always something news worthy happening at the Fort Collins Science Center. Read below to learn more about our latest research, new advances in our fields of study, and topics that affect all of our lives.

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FORT Science in Action, Part 15: Bat science in support of food and economic security

FORT Science in Action, Part 15: Bat science in support of food and economic security

A deadly fungus is causing large declines in hibernating bats around the world. Detailed life history information can support wildlife managers in...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 14: Science, leadership, and innovative technical solutions for efficient decision-making

FORT Science in Action, Part 14: Science, leadership, and innovative technical solutions for efficient decision-making

FORT’s Ecoinformatics and Wildlife Technology (ECOTECH) Branch works closely with state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental partners to address...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 13: Predictive genetic tools for guiding resource management

FORT Science in Action, Part 13: Predictive genetic tools for guiding resource management

FORT scientists developed a flexible simulation model to predict the genetic consequences of planned, proposed, or previously implemented management...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 12: A decision optimization tool to facilitate efficient and effective sagebrush ecosystem management

FORT Science in Action, Part 12: A decision optimization tool to facilitate efficient and effective sagebrush ecosystem management

Sagebrush ecosystems represent one of the most imperiled biomes in North America. To guide strategic conservation efforts and help land managers...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 11: Understanding fire history to inform current wildfire and fuels management

FORT Science in Action, Part 11: Understanding fire history to inform current wildfire and fuels management

Wildfires in the United States are increasing in size and severity, impacting lives, property, public health, ecosystems, and ecosystems services...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 10: Valuing the economic benefits of recreation on public lands

FORT Science in Action, Part 10: Valuing the economic benefits of recreation on public lands

The value people get from public lands goes beyond the billions of dollars spent each year on travel, entrance fees, licenses, and equipment for...

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FORT Science in Action Part 9: The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative produces science for energy development and conservation in southwestern Wyoming

FORT Science in Action Part 9: The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative produces science for energy development and conservation in southwestern Wyoming

As the science backbone of the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI), USGS has developed 200+ science products for WLCI partners over the...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 8: Enhancing visitor data in support of the EXPLORE Act

FORT Science in Action, Part 8: Enhancing visitor data in support of the EXPLORE Act

The Department of Interior (DOI) manages 480 million acres of public lands that attract over 565 million visitors every year, generating $1.2 trillion...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 7: Science in support of invasive reptile management in the Greater Everglades

FORT Science in Action, Part 7: Science in support of invasive reptile management in the Greater Everglades

The USGS leads federal research efforts to address the growing threat of invasive reptiles in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. 

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FORT Science in Action, Part 6: Wild horse and burro research to support Interior managers, rural economies, tribal partners, and world-class hunting

FORT Science in Action, Part 6: Wild horse and burro research to support Interior managers, rural economies, tribal partners, and world-class hunting

In collaboration with universities, federal land management agencies, state wildlife organizations, and tribal biologists, FORT scientists are...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 5: A web tool for mapping and management of invasive plant species in the United States

FORT Science in Action, Part 5: A web tool for mapping and management of invasive plant species in the United States

A critical component of invasive species management efforts is access to reliable, high-resolution geographic data on where invasive species currently...

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FORT Science in Action, Part 4: the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat)

FORT Science in Action, Part 4: the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat)

The North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) was established in 2015 as a multi-national, multi-agency coordinated bat population monitoring...

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