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USGS Factsheet Highlights Importance of Cryospheric Research

USGS Factsheet Highlights Importance of Cryospheric Research

A recently published USGS factsheet highlights USGS cryospheric science, including glacier, snow, and avalanche research that NOROCK conducts

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Vacuolar Myelinopathy in an American Coot

Vacuolar Myelinopathy in an American Coot

History: An American Coot (Fulica americana) was observed with neurologic signs in North Carolina, USA. The coot was euthanized and submitted to the U...

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Long-term drought assessment:  hydrologic, ecological, and social impacts

Long-term drought assessment:  hydrologic, ecological, and social impacts

Title:  Long-term drought assessment:  hydrologic, ecological, and social impacts

Date:  March 14, 2025, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am...

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Carolina Wrens and the Carters – A Brief History of the North American Breeding Bird Survey

Carolina Wrens and the Carters – A Brief History of the North American Breeding Bird Survey

Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn were avid birders who assisted in the BBS, one of the nation’s most foundational sources for...

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Spring 2025 Highlights from EESC’s Disease Decision Analysis and Research Group

Spring 2025 Highlights from EESC’s Disease Decision Analysis and Research Group

The Disease Decision Analysis and Research (DDAR) group is a multi-disciplinary team based out of the Eastern Ecological Science Center whose...

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What 100 Years of USGS Bird Monitoring Data Tell Us About Hummingbirds

What 100 Years of USGS Bird Monitoring Data Tell Us About Hummingbirds

A flash of iridescence caught in sunshine.  

A whirring sound that moves so quickly your eyes cannot follow its source.  

And then delight as you...

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EESC in the News: CWD in Elk

EESC in the News: CWD in Elk

By Mike Koshmrl

WyoFile, February 25, 2025

Wildlife managers are plotting an initial response to the disease outbreak as more confirmed and suspected...

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Invasive Species Science at WARC

Invasive Species Science at WARC

This year, we recognize National Invasive Species Awareness Week on February 24 - 28. Learn about USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC)...

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Putting Fish on Ice: Designer Flows to Stop an Invasion in Grand Canyon

Putting Fish on Ice: Designer Flows to Stop an Invasion in Grand Canyon

Title:  Putting Fish on Ice: Designer Flows to Stop an Invasion in Grand Canyon 

Date:  February 28, 2025, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am...

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Esophageal-proventricular Aspergillosis in a Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) from Wisconsin, USA

Esophageal-proventricular Aspergillosis in a Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) from Wisconsin, USA

History: An adult male 2850-g Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) was observed lethargic, easily approachable, and with a tucked head in September in...

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