Wild turkeys run along a path in an eastern US forest
Wild turkeys run along a path in an eastern US forestWild turkeys run along a path in Massachusetts. Photo by Meredith Hartwell, USGS.
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Wild turkeys run along a path in an eastern US forest
Wild turkeys run along a path in an eastern US forest
Wild turkeys run along a path in an eastern US forestWild turkeys run along a path in Massachusetts. Photo by Meredith Hartwell, USGS.
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout displayUSGS scientists Shannon Sartain and Paul Grams smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display. The display was part of the SBSC information table at the Flagstaff Biennial conference on Science and Technology, Sept 2025. Photo by Anya Metcalfe, USGS.
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout displayUSGS scientists Shannon Sartain and Paul Grams smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display. The display was part of the SBSC information table at the Flagstaff Biennial conference on Science and Technology, Sept 2025. Photo by Anya Metcalfe, USGS.
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout displayUSGS scientists Shannon Sartain and Paul Grams smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display. The display was part of the SBSC information table at the Flagstaff Biennial conference on Science and Technology, Sept 2025. Photo by Anya Metcalfe, USGS.
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display
Two USGS scientists smile through a playful humpback chub cutout displayUSGS scientists Shannon Sartain and Paul Grams smile through a playful humpback chub cutout display. The display was part of the SBSC information table at the Flagstaff Biennial conference on Science and Technology, Sept 2025. Photo by Anya Metcalfe, USGS.
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app screenshot
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app screenshotA screenshot of the Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app form fields.
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app screenshot
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app screenshotA screenshot of the Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app form fields.
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting appA screenshot of the Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app form fields.
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app
Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting appA screenshot of the Grand Canyon community science natural hazard event reporting app form fields.
A USGS Ecologist gives a tour of a Northern Arizona RestoreNet site
A USGS Ecologist gives a tour of a Northern Arizona RestoreNet siteLaura Shriver, RAMPS coordinator, gives a tour of a Northern Arizona RestoreNet site to Northern Arizona University students. Photo by Jessica Archibald (Diablo Trust).
A USGS Ecologist gives a tour of a Northern Arizona RestoreNet site
A USGS Ecologist gives a tour of a Northern Arizona RestoreNet siteLaura Shriver, RAMPS coordinator, gives a tour of a Northern Arizona RestoreNet site to Northern Arizona University students. Photo by Jessica Archibald (Diablo Trust).
Researchers and ranchers discuss land management in Northern Arizona
Researchers and ranchers discuss land management in Northern ArizonaResearchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Arizona collaborate with Diablo Trust ranchers on range improvement and restoration efforts on Northern Arizona rangelands. Photo by Jessica Archibald (Diablo Trust).
Researchers and ranchers discuss land management in Northern Arizona
Researchers and ranchers discuss land management in Northern ArizonaResearchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Arizona collaborate with Diablo Trust ranchers on range improvement and restoration efforts on Northern Arizona rangelands. Photo by Jessica Archibald (Diablo Trust).
Monsoon season at a Northern Arizona RestoreNet site
Monsoon season at a Northern Arizona RestoreNet siteA RestoreNet site in Northern Arizona with late summer monsoon rain clouds in the background. Photo by Laura Shriver.
Monsoon season at a Northern Arizona RestoreNet site
Monsoon season at a Northern Arizona RestoreNet siteA RestoreNet site in Northern Arizona with late summer monsoon rain clouds in the background. Photo by Laura Shriver.
Illustrations of Grand Canyon native fish species
Illustrations of eight Grand Canyon native fish species by Lindsay Hansen, USGS, SBSC.
Illustrations of eight Grand Canyon native fish species by Lindsay Hansen, USGS, SBSC.
A series of flash flood warnings from the Grand Canyon River Alert System (GCRAS) for the Colorado River Basin
A series of flash flood warnings from the Grand Canyon River Alert System (GCRAS) for the Colorado River BasinA series of flash flood warnings sent by text on June 3, 2025, from the Grand Canyon River Alerts System (GCRAS) for the Colorado River Basin.
A series of flash flood warnings from the Grand Canyon River Alert System (GCRAS) for the Colorado River Basin
A series of flash flood warnings from the Grand Canyon River Alert System (GCRAS) for the Colorado River BasinA series of flash flood warnings sent by text on June 3, 2025, from the Grand Canyon River Alerts System (GCRAS) for the Colorado River Basin.
An eDNA autosampler
An inside view of an eDNA autosampler to monitor for invasive aquatic species.
An inside view of an eDNA autosampler to monitor for invasive aquatic species.
An open eDNA autosampler device
An open eDNA autosampler device showing the console.
An open eDNA autosampler device showing the console.
Ben Miller staff photo
Benjamin Miller is a fish biologist with the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center’s Grand Canyon and Monitoring and Research Center in Flagstaff, AZ.
Benjamin Miller is a fish biologist with the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center’s Grand Canyon and Monitoring and Research Center in Flagstaff, AZ.
Researchers and cows at a seeding and grazing study site on the Colorado Plateau, Utah
Researchers and cows at a seeding and grazing study site on the Colorado Plateau, UtahUSGS and university scientists observe a herd of cattle while taking a break from collecting vegetation cover data from an experiment examining the impacts of drought and grazing on grassland productivity on the Colorado Plateau, Utah.
Researchers and cows at a seeding and grazing study site on the Colorado Plateau, Utah
Researchers and cows at a seeding and grazing study site on the Colorado Plateau, UtahUSGS and university scientists observe a herd of cattle while taking a break from collecting vegetation cover data from an experiment examining the impacts of drought and grazing on grassland productivity on the Colorado Plateau, Utah.
USGS scientists collect vegetation forage data from a grazing and drought experiment, Colorado Plateau
USGS scientists collect vegetation forage data from a grazing and drought experiment, Colorado PlateauUSGS scientists collect vegetation forage data from a grazing and drought drylands experiment on the Colorado Plateau, Utah.
USGS scientists collect vegetation forage data from a grazing and drought experiment, Colorado Plateau
USGS scientists collect vegetation forage data from a grazing and drought experiment, Colorado PlateauUSGS scientists collect vegetation forage data from a grazing and drought drylands experiment on the Colorado Plateau, Utah.
USGS researchers take measurements during vegetation drought monitoring at a long-term study site in Canyonlands National Park
USGS researchers take measurements during vegetation drought monitoring at a long-term study site in Canyonlands National ParkUSGS researchers take measurements during vegetation drought monitoring at a long-term study site in Canyonlands National Park in May 2025.
USGS researchers take measurements during vegetation drought monitoring at a long-term study site in Canyonlands National Park
USGS researchers take measurements during vegetation drought monitoring at a long-term study site in Canyonlands National ParkUSGS researchers take measurements during vegetation drought monitoring at a long-term study site in Canyonlands National Park in May 2025.
eDNA sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir
eDNA sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoirAn eDNA sampling cup with an integrated filter is lowered from the boat into a reservoir to detect invasive aquatic species.
eDNA sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir
eDNA sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoirAn eDNA sampling cup with an integrated filter is lowered from the boat into a reservoir to detect invasive aquatic species.
USGS researchers conducting vegetation and soil research in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
USGS researchers conducting vegetation and soil research in Canyonlands National Park, UtahUSGS researchers conducting vegetation and soil research as part of grasslands and drought research in rangelands, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
USGS researchers conducting vegetation and soil research in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
USGS researchers conducting vegetation and soil research in Canyonlands National Park, UtahUSGS researchers conducting vegetation and soil research as part of grasslands and drought research in rangelands, Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir in the southwest US
Sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir in the southwest USSampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir in the southwest US.
Sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir in the southwest US
Sampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir in the southwest USSampling for invasive aquatic species in a reservoir in the southwest US.
A Bureau of Reclamation researcher works with eDNA equipment during sampling at a reservoir
A Bureau of Reclamation researcher works with eDNA equipment during sampling at a reservoirA Bureau of Reclamation civil engineer works with eDNA equipment during sampling at a reservoir. USGS Southwest Biological Science Center partners with the Bureau of Reclamation on eDNA detection of invasive aquatic species. Photo courtesy of Kim Dibble, USGS.
A Bureau of Reclamation researcher works with eDNA equipment during sampling at a reservoir
A Bureau of Reclamation researcher works with eDNA equipment during sampling at a reservoirA Bureau of Reclamation civil engineer works with eDNA equipment during sampling at a reservoir. USGS Southwest Biological Science Center partners with the Bureau of Reclamation on eDNA detection of invasive aquatic species. Photo courtesy of Kim Dibble, USGS.
Shrubs and biocrusts in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Shrubs and biocrusts in Canyonlands National Park, UtahShrubs and biocrust soils with a view of rock formations in the landscape of Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Shrubs and biocrusts in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Shrubs and biocrusts in Canyonlands National Park, UtahShrubs and biocrust soils with a view of rock formations in the landscape of Canyonlands National Park, Utah.