Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Spring Seminar: Project Updates and 2025 Field Season Plans

This video presents the Spring 2025 Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment Spring Seminar by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Hosted by Allison Shipp, the seminar provides updates on how hydroclimatic changes and water management affect terminal lake ecosystems and waterbird populations. Science leads discuss research progress and 2025 plans across five key pillars: Waterbird Movement, Waterbird Prey Availability, Water Quality, Water Quantity, and Remote Sensing. Topics include bird tracking, prey dynamics, water chemistry, hydrologic resilience, and satellite monitoring, with a focus on key lakes in the Great Basin. The seminar also highlights new fieldwork efforts, collaborations, and recent USGS data releases.