FORT Updates: From Plains to Peaks - Vol. 1 | Issue 3
Amphibians have one more thing to worry about—mercury—large USGS study shows
RESTON, Va. — The first widescale assessment of methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. to date shows that, in amphibians, this toxic compound is common, widespread and, at least for some, can reach very high levels.
USGS and partners publish the first in a series of science syntheses to support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses
USGS is working with federal land management agencies to develop a series of science syntheses to support environmental effects analyses that agencies conduct to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The first synthesis in this series provides a foundation for facilitating use of the best available science in agency decisions for oil and gas development on public lands.
FORT geneticist Scott Cornman uses data mining to gain new insights into a mysterious virus infecting honey bees
A new paper on an enigmatic giant virus of honey bees, Apis mellifera filamentous virus (AmFV), was recently authored by FORT geneticist (Robert) Scott Cornman as an example of how mining big data repositories can generate new insights not readily achievable by other means.
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Publications
FORT scientists have produced more than 1,500 peer reviewed publications that are registered in the USGS Publications Warehouse, along with many others prior to their work at the USGS or in conjunction with other government agencies.
Data
Our interdisciplinary, integrated science teams develop various data sets in support of the USGS mission areas. This information then aids natural resource managers in decision making and support of the complex issues they face in today's world. The data and tools listed here are official USGS data releases.
FORT scientists publish an updated annotated bibliography of greater sage-grouse research
A recently published USGS Open-File Report compiles and summarizes 147 research products about greater sage-grouse published between 2019 and 2022.
USGS scientists collaborate with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies to develop a standardized assessment protocol to support monitoring of the impact of transportation structures on bats
USGS scientists from FORT with the North American Bat Monitoring Program are working with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) to standardize transportation structure assessments, data collection, and submissions regarding bat use and occupancy to the NABat database.
FORT scientists develop density-habitat relationships and density distribution maps to guide management of 11 songbird species in the Intermountain West
FORT scientists Nicholas Van Lanen, Adrian Monroe, and Cameron Aldridge recently published population trends and density-habitat associations for 11 songbird species using summertime point count data collected throughout the Intermountain West. These maps can help managers identify areas for protection or where management activities may have undesired effects on species.
FORT research economist Aaron Enriquez invited to present work on nonmarket valuation of wildlife and recreation to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
USGS Research Economist Aaron Enriquez was invited to be a guest speaker at the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife's lunchtime seminar series on Monday, November 6th. Aaron's talk is titled "Pricing Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation: An Introduction to Nonmarket Valuation."