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Shows a screenshot of the conservation efforts database sagebrush module, there are pink shapes indicating restoration areas
CED Sagebrush Module
CED Sagebrush Module
CED Sagebrush Module

conservation efforts database sagebrush module screenshots, there are pink shapes indicating current restoration areas of sagebrush

conservation efforts database sagebrush module screenshots, there are pink shapes indicating current restoration areas of sagebrush

image of a Lahontan cutthroat trout in stream bed full of rocks and moss
Cutthroat trout in stream
Cutthroat trout in stream
Cutthroat trout in stream

Image of a Lahontan cutthroat trout swimming in a stream. Image taken by Justin Welty. 

Image of a Lahontan cutthroat trout swimming in a stream. Image taken by Justin Welty. 

map of western North America showing high concentration of reptile species in the southwest U.S.
Reptile climate-niche species richness if no dispersal is possible
Reptile climate-niche species richness if no dispersal is possible
Reptile climate-niche species richness if no dispersal is possible

If dispersal is not possible, reptile species-richness will remain concentrated in the southwest U.S. and northern Mexico as the climate changes. Areas shaded in dark brown show a loss of reptile species, which may happen if the climate becomes too warm. Areas in white have no change in species richness.

If dispersal is not possible, reptile species-richness will remain concentrated in the southwest U.S. and northern Mexico as the climate changes. Areas shaded in dark brown show a loss of reptile species, which may happen if the climate becomes too warm. Areas in white have no change in species richness.

map of western North America showing that climate-niche space for reptiles will shift northward in the future
Reptile climate-niche species richness change with full dispersal
Reptile climate-niche species richness change with full dispersal
Reptile climate-niche species richness change with full dispersal

Climate-niche species richness for 130 lizard and snake species between recent and late-century future climate scenario if animals are able to disperse freely to areas with suitable climate. Areas in dark brown have fewer species in the future and areas in teal gained climate-niche space for novel species.

Climate-niche species richness for 130 lizard and snake species between recent and late-century future climate scenario if animals are able to disperse freely to areas with suitable climate. Areas in dark brown have fewer species in the future and areas in teal gained climate-niche space for novel species.

gif showing the contraction of the northern rubber boa's climate-niche
Northern rubber boa climate-niche shift
Northern rubber boa climate-niche shift
Northern rubber boa climate-niche shift

The northern rubber boa is an example of a species predicted to have a smaller climate-niche space by the end of the century. Under climate scenario RCP 8.5--which assumes carbon emissions stay near current levels--this species' range could be reduced from most of the northwestern U.S. to only a small portion of British Columbia.

The northern rubber boa is an example of a species predicted to have a smaller climate-niche space by the end of the century. Under climate scenario RCP 8.5--which assumes carbon emissions stay near current levels--this species' range could be reduced from most of the northwestern U.S. to only a small portion of British Columbia.

the range of the Gila monster shifting towards the north by the end of the century
Gila monster climate-niche shift
Gila monster climate-niche shift
Gila monster climate-niche shift

The Gila monster is an example of a species predicted to have an expanded climate-niche space by the end of the century. Under climate scenario RCP 8.5--which assumes carbon emissions stay near current levels--this species' range could expand as far north as Washington State.

The Gila monster is an example of a species predicted to have an expanded climate-niche space by the end of the century. Under climate scenario RCP 8.5--which assumes carbon emissions stay near current levels--this species' range could expand as far north as Washington State.

Videos

title slide of presentation on USGS Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment webinar on bird movements Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements
Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements
Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements

The fourth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on movement of bird species associated with Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Cory Overton of the Western Ecological Research Center gives an overview of the USGS bird movement monitoring strategy and presents results from the 2024 field season.

The fourth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on movement of bird species associated with Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Cory Overton of the Western Ecological Research Center gives an overview of the USGS bird movement monitoring strategy and presents results from the 2024 field season.

screenshot of title slide for saline lakes water-quality monitoring presentation Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Water-Quality Monitoring of Great Basin Terminal Lake Ecosystems
Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Water-Quality Monitoring of Great Basin Terminal Lake Ecosystems
Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Water-Quality Monitoring of Great Basin Terminal Lake Ecosystems

The third webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on water-quality monitoring of Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Christine Rumsey of the Utah Water Science Center and Casie Smith of the Oregon Water Science Center give an overview of the USGS water-quality monitoring strategy and present results from the 2024 field season.

screenshot of the title slide of a presentation on saline lake ecosystems water budgets Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Physical and Chemical Monitoring in Support of Water Budgets of Select Great Basin Saline Lakes
Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Physical and Chemical Monitoring in Support of Water Budgets of Select Great Basin Saline Lakes
Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Physical and Chemical Monitoring in Support of Water Budgets of Select Great Basin Saline Lakes

The second webinar in the Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on physical and chemical monitoring in support of water budgets of select Great Basin saline lakes.

screenshot of title slide of Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA project overview presentation Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Project Overview
Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Project Overview
Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Project Overview

Allison Shipp, Deputy Regional Director for Science and Research and Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Project Manager, kicked off the Fall 2024 webinar series. This presentation gives an overview of the project and introduces topics that will be covered by the USGS research team throughout the webinar series.

See caption. Conservation Efforts Database — Registration
Conservation Efforts Database — Registration
Conservation Efforts Database — Registration

This video shows you how to register for access to the Conservation Efforts Database, update your user profile, and navigate the site’s resources.


 

This video shows you how to register for access to the Conservation Efforts Database, update your user profile, and navigate the site’s resources.


 

See caption. Conservation Efforts Database — Single Record Data Entry Step 1
Conservation Efforts Database — Single Record Data Entry Step 1
Conservation Efforts Database — Single Record Data Entry Step 1

This video is step 1 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 1 is the creation of a new conservation effort.

This video is step 1 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 1 is the creation of a new conservation effort.

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USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Who's Your Mama? Conservation Genetics and At-Risk Species
Who's Your Mama? Conservation Genetics and At-Risk Species
USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
Who's Your Mama? Conservation Genetics and At-Risk Species

USGS science supports management, conservation, and restoration of imperiled, at-risk, and endangered species. Endangered Species Day is commemorated in May, and we’re taking some time to find out just how one goes about studying at-risk species and what part cutting-edge technologies can play in helping us do the science that informs managers and policy makers.

USGS science supports management, conservation, and restoration of imperiled, at-risk, and endangered species. Endangered Species Day is commemorated in May, and we’re taking some time to find out just how one goes about studying at-risk species and what part cutting-edge technologies can play in helping us do the science that informs managers and policy makers.

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Oregon Songbirds: Singing for Their Supper in Evergreen Forests
Oregon Songbirds: Singing for Their Supper in Evergreen Forests
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Oregon Songbirds: Singing for Their Supper in Evergreen Forests

In this episode we sit down with USGS wildlife biologist Joan Hagar and discuss her recent study on songbirds in the Pacific Northwest. New research indicates a possible relationship between reductions in the abundance of some species of songbird and reductions in the amount of deciduous trees in evergreen forests.

In this episode we sit down with USGS wildlife biologist Joan Hagar and discuss her recent study on songbirds in the Pacific Northwest. New research indicates a possible relationship between reductions in the abundance of some species of songbird and reductions in the amount of deciduous trees in evergreen forests.

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Unearthing the Secrets Beneath the Forest Floor
Unearthing the Secrets Beneath the Forest Floor
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Unearthing the Secrets Beneath the Forest Floor

There is a black box hidden beneath the forests of the Pacific Northwest, guarding the secrets to why the trees grow so large! The black box is soil, which harbors immense biological diversity and controls the release of water and nutrients that support the life above ground.

There is a black box hidden beneath the forests of the Pacific Northwest, guarding the secrets to why the trees grow so large! The black box is soil, which harbors immense biological diversity and controls the release of water and nutrients that support the life above ground.

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To Burn or Not to Burn? A Framework to Answer the Question
To Burn or Not to Burn? A Framework to Answer the Question
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To Burn or Not to Burn? A Framework to Answer the Question

Prescribed burns are a common tool used by land managers to control invasive plant species and to promote native plants. There are many benefits to using a prescribed burn as a management tool; however, controlling fire is often difficult as it can be unpredictable.

Prescribed burns are a common tool used by land managers to control invasive plant species and to promote native plants. There are many benefits to using a prescribed burn as a management tool; however, controlling fire is often difficult as it can be unpredictable.

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Drab Appearance Masks Complexity of Imperiled Sagebrush Ecosystems
Drab Appearance Masks Complexity of Imperiled Sagebrush Ecosystems
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Drab Appearance Masks Complexity of Imperiled Sagebrush Ecosystems

Compared to the rich diversity of forests, sagebrush shrublands contain relatively few species. Yet, these shrublands in the western United States have incredibly complex dynamics that present major challenges for conservation. They are also one of the most imperiled habitats in North America, primarily due to invasive plant species.

Compared to the rich diversity of forests, sagebrush shrublands contain relatively few species. Yet, these shrublands in the western United States have incredibly complex dynamics that present major challenges for conservation. They are also one of the most imperiled habitats in North America, primarily due to invasive plant species.

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Fatal Frog Fungus
Fatal Frog Fungus
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Fatal Frog Fungus

The potentially lethal fungal disease chytridiomycosis has been associated with declining amphibian populations around the globe. This rapidly emerging disease, and the chytrid fungus that causes it, have forced scientists to scramble to learn more. There are still plenty of mysteries about the origin and spread of the fungus.

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The potentially lethal fungal disease chytridiomycosis has been associated with declining amphibian populations around the globe. This rapidly emerging disease, and the chytrid fungus that causes it, have forced scientists to scramble to learn more. There are still plenty of mysteries about the origin and spread of the fungus.

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