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The USGS Science Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife and Environmental Change

The USGS Science Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife and Environmental Change

The USGS uses a collaborative approach – working at the local, regional, national, and global levels – with the goal of achieving optimal health...

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FORT Research Zoologist Erin Muths receives the 2024 Rocky Mountain Stewardship Award for her substantial contributions to amphibian conservation and management in the park

FORT Research Zoologist Erin Muths receives the 2024 Rocky Mountain Stewardship Award for her substantial contributions to amphibian conservation and management in the park

Last week, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) awarded USGS Research Zoologist Dr. Erin Muths the 2024 RMNP Stewardship Award. This award recognizes...

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Scientists from the FORT Molecular Ecology Lab teach local 6th grade students all about DNA!

Scientists from the FORT Molecular Ecology Lab teach local 6th grade students all about DNA!

On February 14, 2024, Sara Oyler-McCance (FORT Supervisory Research Geneticist) and Jenny Fike (FORT Geneticist) hosted 6th graders from the Compass...

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In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

This publication examined patterns and predictors of non-native plant invasion following fire across the western United States by synthesizing data...

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FORT Research Wildlife Biologist Kate Schoenecker will represent the U.S. Geological Survey, as one of five DOI agencies participating in the DOI Bison Working Group Shared Stewardship meetings

FORT Research Wildlife Biologist Kate Schoenecker will represent the U.S. Geological Survey, as one of five DOI agencies participating in the DOI Bison Working Group Shared Stewardship meetings

The envisioned Shared Stewardship Strategy seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for American bison restoration, including strengthening long...

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FORT researchers publish annotated bibliography of science on the invasive annual grass, medusahead

FORT researchers publish annotated bibliography of science on the invasive annual grass, medusahead

This recently published USGS Open-File Report compiles and summarizes 211 research products about medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) published...

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Charismatic Wildlife and the Charismatic Women who Study Them

Charismatic Wildlife and the Charismatic Women who Study Them

USGS celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by featuring five fascinating animals and five phenomenal female scientists who...

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USGS and partners publish the second in a series of structured science syntheses: the effects of culverts on stream habitat connectivity

USGS and partners publish the second in a series of structured science syntheses: the effects of culverts on stream habitat connectivity

USGS is working with federal land management agencies to develop a series of structured science syntheses to support analyses that agencies conduct to...

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FORT scientists share expertise at the Society for Range Management 2024 Annual Meeting

FORT scientists share expertise at the Society for Range Management 2024 Annual Meeting

The theme of this year's meeting is "Change on the Range."  It will take place in Sparks Nevada, from January 28 — February 1, 2024. 

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New guidelines for successful oil and gas reclamation

New guidelines for successful oil and gas reclamation

The report provides specific and comprehensive reclamation guidance for surface oil and gas exploration and development. 

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FORT biologists and collaborators find that conservation of greater sage-grouse habitat may partially conserve habitat for other species of concern

FORT biologists and collaborators find that conservation of greater sage-grouse habitat may partially conserve habitat for other species of concern

Greater sage-grouse are often considered an umbrella species, or a species whose conservation indirectly protects other species within the umbrella...

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