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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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A novel method for estimating pathogen presence, prevalence, load, and dynamics at multiple scales

A novel method for estimating pathogen presence, prevalence, load, and dynamics at multiple scales

FORT staff with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) co-authored a publication in Scientific Reports on a new modeling framework for...

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New research highlights opportunities for enhacing amphibian occupancy in Rocky Mountain National Park

New research highlights opportunities for enhacing amphibian occupancy in Rocky Mountain National Park

Determining where animals are, and if they are persisting across protected landscapes, is necessary to implement appropriate management and...

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FORT scientists host interactive training on bat monitoring data management and analysis

FORT scientists host interactive training on bat monitoring data management and analysis

USGS FORT staff with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) held an in-person workshop to train potential users of the NABat Partner Portal...

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FORT scientists present research at the Society for Range Management 2025 Annual Meeting

FORT scientists present research at the Society for Range Management 2025 Annual Meeting

A group of FORT scientists presented virtually and in-person at the Society for Range Management 2025 Annual Meeting in Spokane, Washington, from...

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New software simulates the genetic effects of wildlife management actions

New software simulates the genetic effects of wildlife management actions

In a new study published in Molecular Ecology Resources, FORT researchers developed the software cgsim to aid managers in predicting the genetic...

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Considering current ecosystem condition in restoration planning

Considering current ecosystem condition in restoration planning

Restoration planning requires managers to weigh the potential benefits and costs of restoration action at a site. Sometimes, managers use structured...

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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA February 2025 Seminar

Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA February 2025 Seminar

On February 26th the Saline Lakes Ecosystems project science leads will be discussing their projects and plans for the 2025 field season. The science...

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Fort Collins Science Center 2024: A Year in Review

Fort Collins Science Center 2024: A Year in Review

2024 was another successful year for the Fort Collins Science Center. Below are highlights of the many new products and accomplishments from our...

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Fort Collins Science Center hosts the Third Annual Big Rivers Data Integration Workshop

Fort Collins Science Center hosts the Third Annual Big Rivers Data Integration Workshop

The Fort Collins Science Center hosted the Third Annual Big Rivers Data Integration Workshop December 4–5 combining efforts by scientists at FORT...

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Ecological benefits and risks of fuel breaks vary across the sagebrush biome

Ecological benefits and risks of fuel breaks vary across the sagebrush biome

Fuel breaks – strips of land managed for reduced flammability – are designed to aid wildfire suppression and management. However, construction of fuel...

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Researchers map rates of change in invasive annual grass cover and corresponding management implications across the sagebrush biome

Researchers map rates of change in invasive annual grass cover and corresponding management implications across the sagebrush biome

The continued proliferation of invasive annual grasses could re-shape ecosystems by diminishing native vegetation and increasing the spread and...

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