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This is a juvenile turtle. When they aren't in scared or in danger, northwestern turtles are very curious and will look towards movements and unusual sounds to figure out what is going on. They have excellent vision and hearing.
Photo taken at Hills Creek Reservoir, Oregon.
This is a juvenile turtle. When they aren't in scared or in danger, northwestern turtles are very curious and will look towards movements and unusual sounds to figure out what is going on. They have excellent vision and hearing.
Photo taken at Hills Creek Reservoir, Oregon.
We glue transmitters onto their upper shells (called their carapace) using non-permanent epoxy. We will track these turtles until the transmitter battery dies (about 2 years) and soon after that the epoxy degrades, and the transmitter will fall off the turtle without harming the turtle or it's shell.
We glue transmitters onto their upper shells (called their carapace) using non-permanent epoxy. We will track these turtles until the transmitter battery dies (about 2 years) and soon after that the epoxy degrades, and the transmitter will fall off the turtle without harming the turtle or it's shell.
Turtle found in the spring coming out of brumation. It is still covered in mud from being buried in the ground all winter. They can brumate up to several months!
Photo taken at Lookout Point Reservoir, Oregon.
Turtle found in the spring coming out of brumation. It is still covered in mud from being buried in the ground all winter. They can brumate up to several months!
Photo taken at Lookout Point Reservoir, Oregon.
A general summary of produced‐water management options and potential routes of exposure.
A general summary of produced‐water management options and potential routes of exposure.
Rainfall mobilizes roadway contaminants that flow from storm drains into aquatic habitats. Photo taken in the Pacific Northeast
Rainfall mobilizes roadway contaminants that flow from storm drains into aquatic habitats. Photo taken in the Pacific Northeast
Northwestern pond turtles often return to the same area each winter for brumation. We tracked this turtle overwintering in almost the exact same area in the winters of 2023 and 2024. It's brumation location was only 11m apart between the two years.
Photo taken at Fall Creek Reservoir, Oregon.
Northwestern pond turtles often return to the same area each winter for brumation. We tracked this turtle overwintering in almost the exact same area in the winters of 2023 and 2024. It's brumation location was only 11m apart between the two years.
Photo taken at Fall Creek Reservoir, Oregon.
Text box including a short question/answer on why microbes are important. Can be used for outreach.
Text box including a short question/answer on why microbes are important. Can be used for outreach.
Q: What’s the difference between PFOS and PFAS?
A: PFAS is a broad term that refers to a large group of man-made chemicals that contain fluorine atoms. This group includes thousands of different compounds and are highly resistant to degradation.
Q: What’s the difference between PFOS and PFAS?
A: PFAS is a broad term that refers to a large group of man-made chemicals that contain fluorine atoms. This group includes thousands of different compounds and are highly resistant to degradation.
This turtle crossed a road leaving the reservoir and will cross it again to return to the reservoir. Road crossings present high risk to turtles and are a large source of mortality.
Photo taken at Lookout Point Reservoir, Oregon
This turtle crossed a road leaving the reservoir and will cross it again to return to the reservoir. Road crossings present high risk to turtles and are a large source of mortality.
Photo taken at Lookout Point Reservoir, Oregon
Boats and trailers can move invasive plants and animals between lakes. Aquatic invasive species are bad news and they need a plan for early detection and fast response.
Boats and trailers can move invasive plants and animals between lakes. Aquatic invasive species are bad news and they need a plan for early detection and fast response.
Invasive swamp eel (Monopterus albus) collected in central Florida. Swamp eels are used as bait and in live food markets and have the potential to impact the ecology and economics of a waterbody.
Invasive swamp eel (Monopterus albus) collected in central Florida. Swamp eels are used as bait and in live food markets and have the potential to impact the ecology and economics of a waterbody.
Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in wild birds the United States, by county, 2021-2025. Updated February 10, 2025.
Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 and H5N1 in wild birds the United States, by county, 2021-2025. Updated February 10, 2025.
RestoreNet is a networked ecological restoration experiment spanning drylands of the American Southwest. It is engaging diverse partners to develop methods for successful revegetation projects that mitigate the effects of drought, invasion by non-native species, and land use practices.
RestoreNet is a networked ecological restoration experiment spanning drylands of the American Southwest. It is engaging diverse partners to develop methods for successful revegetation projects that mitigate the effects of drought, invasion by non-native species, and land use practices.
A fisher retrieving his nets in the Rio Madre de Dios in Bolivia. Previously, fishers in the area reported abundant catches but nowadays it increasingly common for fishers to return home empty-handed because of impacts from dams and gold mining. (Photo credit: Gretchen Stokes)
A fisher retrieving his nets in the Rio Madre de Dios in Bolivia. Previously, fishers in the area reported abundant catches but nowadays it increasingly common for fishers to return home empty-handed because of impacts from dams and gold mining. (Photo credit: Gretchen Stokes)
Bulldozer lines create breaks in vegetation and are commonly used when fighting wildfires. This dozer line was created during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, California in January 2025.
Bulldozer lines create breaks in vegetation and are commonly used when fighting wildfires. This dozer line was created during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, California in January 2025.
Infographic of the Mineral Resources Life Cycle, including: 1) Planning and Siting, 2) Environmental Review and Permitting, 3) Mining, 4) Production, Operations and Maintenance, 5) Transport, 6) Storage, 7) Consumption, 8) Disposal, 9) Reclamation and Decommission, and 10) Remediation and Restoration.
Infographic of the Mineral Resources Life Cycle, including: 1) Planning and Siting, 2) Environmental Review and Permitting, 3) Mining, 4) Production, Operations and Maintenance, 5) Transport, 6) Storage, 7) Consumption, 8) Disposal, 9) Reclamation and Decommission, and 10) Remediation and Restoration.
A conceptual box-and-arrow diagram of avian influenza transmission. In each box, the first letter indicates low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) infection status (susceptible, infected, recovered) and the second indicates highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) infection status.
A conceptual box-and-arrow diagram of avian influenza transmission. In each box, the first letter indicates low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) infection status (susceptible, infected, recovered) and the second indicates highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) infection status.
The front elevation showcases a combination of glass and metal elements, reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. WHC will be a single, integrated, multistory, state-of-the-art building that will include offices, laboratories (BSL-2 and BSL-3), and vivarium
Picture provide by :Julia Lankton
Deputy Center Director
The front elevation showcases a combination of glass and metal elements, reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. WHC will be a single, integrated, multistory, state-of-the-art building that will include offices, laboratories (BSL-2 and BSL-3), and vivarium
Picture provide by :Julia Lankton
Deputy Center Director
NWHC modernization overhead view, The image showcases an overhead view of the NWHC modernization project for the microsite homepage. Its highlighting the contemporary structures integrated into a vibrant landscape. Provided by: Lankton, Julia
NWHC modernization overhead view, The image showcases an overhead view of the NWHC modernization project for the microsite homepage. Its highlighting the contemporary structures integrated into a vibrant landscape. Provided by: Lankton, Julia
A RestoreNet Field Trial Network restoration experiment site in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, in spring 2024. Photo by Laura Shriver (USGS).
A RestoreNet Field Trial Network restoration experiment site in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, in spring 2024. Photo by Laura Shriver (USGS).
Accomplishments in Native Seed Development.
Accomplishments in Native Seed Development.