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Read the latest news coming out of the Ecosystems Mission Area.
EcoNews
EcoNews is a quarterly newsletter highlighting ecosystems science and activities coming out of our Science Centers, Cooperative Research Units, and Climate Adaptation Science Centers across the Nation.
Programs and Science Centers within the Ecosystems Mission Area are publishing a diverse set of topical newsletters. Subscribe to keep up with the latest USGS ecosystems science.
The Changing Economics of Forestry in a Hotter, Wetter South
By linking historical employment data and future climate projections, researchers supported by the Southeast CASC assessed how rising temperatures and...
Clocking Wildlife: Camera Traps Reveal Most Mammals Have Flexible Activity Schedules
An international study of mammal activity, co-led by a former Northeast CASC fellow, used nearly 9 million wildlife camera observations to show that...
Wild about wildlife: leveraging park visitor support to fund conservation
Every year, millions of people visit national parks hoping to see iconic wildlife like bears, elk, and bison. Conserving wildlife, and the landscapes...