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Images

A box-like device used to analyze eDNA
PCR machine under hood
PCR machine under hood
PCR machine under hood

A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine is one of the scientific devices used to analyze eDNA samples

A Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machine is one of the scientific devices used to analyze eDNA samples

A metal box beside a creek contains equipment that collects and filters water samples
Smith-Root autosampler deployed on Cherry Creek, MT
Smith-Root autosampler deployed on Cherry Creek, MT
Smith-Root autosampler deployed on Cherry Creek, MT

A Smith-Root autosampler is programmed to collect and filter water samples for eDNA analysis every 3 hours on Cherry Creek, MT

A Smith-Root autosampler is programmed to collect and filter water samples for eDNA analysis every 3 hours on Cherry Creek, MT

A small herd of bison congregate around a truck in a rural landscape
Bison by sampler parking area
Bison by sampler parking area
Bison by sampler parking area

Bison waiting by field technician's truck after a sample collection in Montana.

Bison waiting by field technician's truck after a sample collection in Montana.

A graphic depiction of the six components of READI-Net each represented by an interlocking hexagon,
READI-Net infographic_white
READI-Net infographic_white
READI-Net infographic_white

The 6 components that comprise READI-Net are each represented by an interlocking hexagon, illustrating the multi-dimensional aspect of the project including: Autonomous eDNA samplers, Broad spectrum surveillance, Where & when to sample, Lab analysis standards, Information framework, and Communication. 

The 6 components that comprise READI-Net are each represented by an interlocking hexagon, illustrating the multi-dimensional aspect of the project including: Autonomous eDNA samplers, Broad spectrum surveillance, Where & when to sample, Lab analysis standards, Information framework, and Communication. 

A graphic depiction of the six components of READI-Net each represented by an interlocking hexagon
READI-Net infographic_6 polygon
READI-Net infographic_6 polygon
READI-Net infographic_6 polygon

The 6 components that comprise READI-Net are each represented by an interlocking hexagon, illustrating the multi-dimensional aspect of the project including: Autonomous eDNA samplers, Broad spectrum surveillance, Where & when to sample, Lab analysis standards, Information framework, and Communication. 

The 6 components that comprise READI-Net are each represented by an interlocking hexagon, illustrating the multi-dimensional aspect of the project including: Autonomous eDNA samplers, Broad spectrum surveillance, Where & when to sample, Lab analysis standards, Information framework, and Communication. 

Round white filter paper is imprinted with muddy star shape where turbid water was pulled through the filter to extract eDNA.
eDNA sampler filter with turbid sample
eDNA sampler filter with turbid sample
eDNA sampler filter with turbid sample

A filter from the Smith-Root sampler that collects eDNA when water is pushed through. This pattern is indicative of turbid water passing through the filter.

A filter from the Smith-Root sampler that collects eDNA when water is pushed through. This pattern is indicative of turbid water passing through the filter.

Videos

Working with Large Datasets Workshop (2023) Day 1 Outline Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 1)
Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 1)
Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 1)

NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets

Day 1 covered data storage and management, quality assurance/control of incoming data, batch attribution and data curation, and batch processing of auto-classifiers.

Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.

NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets

Day 1 covered data storage and management, quality assurance/control of incoming data, batch attribution and data curation, and batch processing of auto-classifiers.

Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.

Title card for: Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 2) Webinar Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 2)
Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 2)
Managing Large Datasets Workshop (Day 2)

NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets

Day 2 covered strategies for manual vetting, transferring results to NABat, and automating cooperator reports.

Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.

NABat Virtual Workshop: Managing Large Datasets

Day 2 covered strategies for manual vetting, transferring results to NABat, and automating cooperator reports.

Hosted by the NABat Stationary Acoustic Working Group.

Title card for webinar: Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 Introduction) Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 - Introduction)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 - Introduction)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 1 - Introduction)

Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 1 - Introduction

Introduction contains background information on NABat and Florida Bonneted Bat surveys.

Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)

Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)

Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 1 - Introduction

Introduction contains background information on NABat and Florida Bonneted Bat surveys.

Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)

Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)

title card for Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 Creating an NABat Project and Species List) Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List)

Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List

Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)

Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)

Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop: Part 2 - Creating an NABat Project and Species List

Spreaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)

Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)

title card for recording of Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 External Roost Surveys) Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 - External Roost Surveys)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 - External Roost Surveys)
Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part 3 - External Roost Surveys)

Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part - 3 External Roost Surveys)

Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)

Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)

Recording of the Florida Bonneted Bat Data Submission Workshop (Part - 3 External Roost Surveys)

Speaker: Roxanne Pourshoushtari (USGS)

Presentation contributors and moderators: Laura D’Acunto (USGS) and Sandra Sneckenberger (FWS)