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In June and July 2026, state and federal partners collaborated with USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) scientists to sample the...

Natural resource managers often look to summary and synthesis products to find the science they need for decision making. However, decision timelines...

It’s no secret that today’s wildfires are severe. But are current fire patterns novel or the norm? Partnering with experts across the West, USGS Fort...

Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity across the Western United States, posing significant risk to public safety and security. FORT...

In honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 26, here are examples of how USGS science supports our nation’s hunting heritage.

The Wildfire Research (WiRē) Team works in close collaboration with partners to collect data and develop community-focused programs for reducing...

Invasive fine fuels like cheatgrass are spreading across western landscapes, destroying ecosystems and increasing wildfire risks. FORT scientists...

USGS scientists of the Disease Decision Analysis and Research (DDAR) group and their collaborators support the management of wildlife diseases in...

Invasive reptiles in the Greater Everglades, like the Burmese python and Argentine black and white tegu, are threatening ecosystems and pose a major...

USGS scientists estimated how quickly chronic wasting disease was spreading in multiple regions of North America and compared those rates to model...