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The Southwest Biological Science Center's scientists conduct sound science to help land managers, agencies, and the public understand and make land-management decisions about the ecological communities of the Southwest. This research assists those who recreate, manage, conserve, rehabilitate and live in the arid regions of the nation.
Home to Arches, Grand Canyon, and Saguaro National Parks, among others, the American Southwest’s landscapes are as fragile as they are iconic. Energy development, water security, and grassland restoration are important to the region as it experiences population growth and increased demand for resources. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Southwest Biological Science Center provides sound scientific information to help identify effective management strategies for the Southwest’s abundant natural resources and vast public lands. Our research is focused on two key areas—dryland ecology and river science.
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