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New Publication Synthesizes Climate Effects on Bears and their Interactions with Humans

New Publication Synthesizes Climate Effects on Bears and their Interactions with Humans

In a new synthesis publication, USGS researchers reviewed the documented and projected effects of climate on the ecology of black and brown bears in...

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CASC Participation at the 2024 National Adaptation Forum

CASC Participation at the 2024 National Adaptation Forum

Are you attending the National Adaptation Forum (NAF) this May in Saint Paul? Don't miss these presentations from staff and partners from across the...

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Mapped: 33 new big game migrations across American West

Mapped: 33 new big game migrations across American West

RESTON, Va. — A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates was published today in the fourth volume of the Ungulate Migrations of the...

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In monarch butterfly decline mystery, scientists rule out habitat loss in migration zone

In monarch butterfly decline mystery, scientists rule out habitat loss in migration zone

DENVER, Colo. — A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey and partners in the U.S. and Mexico lends new insight into the puzzle of monarch butterfly...

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Illegal Oil and Gas Wastewater Dumps Disrupt Foundations of Fragile Desert Ecosystems

Illegal Oil and Gas Wastewater Dumps Disrupt Foundations of Fragile Desert Ecosystems

RESTON, Va. — Illegal dumping of oil and gas wastewater disrupts the microbes in desert ecosystems of southeast New Mexico and West Texas, according...

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Pathology Case of the Month - Raccoon

Pathology Case of the Month - Raccoon

Case History: An adult female 3.39 kg Common Raccoon was found dead at a private residence in Wisconsin, USA. The raccoon was collected for evaluation...

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Friday's Findings - April 12, 2024

Friday's Findings - April 12, 2024

Title: CreelCat, collaborative development of a national inland recreational fisheries database 

Date: April 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am...

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Dr. Ernest Valdez (USGS-FORT) and collaborators have co-organized three bat workshops for Tribal nations from the Southwest and Pacific Northwest regions

Dr. Ernest Valdez (USGS-FORT) and collaborators have co-organized three bat workshops for Tribal nations from the Southwest and Pacific Northwest regions

From recent collaborations with the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Dr. Valdez and his team were presented with a science need for...

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FORT scientists to present research at Wyoming wildlife conference

FORT scientists to present research at Wyoming wildlife conference

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) is jointly hosting a conference with the Wyoming Chapter of The Wildlife Society (WY-TWS) from...

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Project Spotlight: Working Together Towards a Conservation Landscape of the Future

Project Spotlight: Working Together Towards a Conservation Landscape of the Future

Southeast CASC Research Ecologist Adam Terando's urbanizations models predict a future in the American Southeast characterized by concrete...

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North Central CASC Tribal Climate Liaison Supports Wind River Indigenous Youth Culture and Climate Camps

North Central CASC Tribal Climate Liaison Supports Wind River Indigenous Youth Culture and Climate Camps

The North Central CASC Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison, Janna Black, is engaging and empowering a future generation of Indigenous climate leaders...

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CASC Scientist to Serve as Chapter Lead for First National Nature Assessment

CASC Scientist to Serve as Chapter Lead for First National Nature Assessment

The CASC network will contribute to the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s first National Nature Assessment, providing expertise on the integration...

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