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Secretary Haaland Announces Progress Toward Conservation and Restoration of Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity

Secretary Haaland Announces Progress Toward Conservation and Restoration of Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity

Grants to states and Tribes, new partnerships, and innovative science part of suite of announcements helping to advance wildlife corridor work at the...

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Friday's Findings - April 8 2022

Friday's Findings - April 8 2022

Date: April 8, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speaker: Michelle I. Jeffries, Biologist, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center

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Release of Invasive Annual Grass (IAG) Spatial Dataset Compilation and Synthesis Products

Release of Invasive Annual Grass (IAG) Spatial Dataset Compilation and Synthesis Products

A compilation of spatial data products and synthesis resources has been released. These information transfer resources support land managers and...

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Virtual Symposium: Informing Species Conservation in a Changing World

Virtual Symposium: Informing Species Conservation in a Changing World

Please join us on March 29th and 30th for a virtual symposium hosted by the USGS Species Management Research Program showcasing climate-related...

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USGS Friday's Findings - March 25 2022

USGS Friday's Findings - March 25 2022

Date: March 25, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speaker: Dr. Ryan C. Burner, Research Wildlife Biologist, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental...

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Research Spotlight: Drought Vulnerability Maps for Sierra Nevada Forests

Research Spotlight: Drought Vulnerability Maps for Sierra Nevada Forests

USGS and partners have created maps of forest vulnerability to drought in the Sierra Nevada, aimed at helping managers determine where forest...

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Penguins May Wear Tuxedos, But It’s Their Genes That Are Teaching USGS Scientists About Penguin Health

Penguins May Wear Tuxedos, But It’s Their Genes That Are Teaching USGS Scientists About Penguin Health

Seabirds are among the most threatened marine taxonomic groups in the world, and among seabirds, the penguins are the most threatened seabird family...

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Tips for Dryland Restoration - Winter 2021-2022

Tips for Dryland Restoration - Winter 2021-2022

IN THIS EDITION: 2021 year in review, native seed development process, RestoreNet protocol published and lots of associated research, a handful of...

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New Research Verifies Invasive Tegu Lizards Adaptable to Various Climates

New Research Verifies Invasive Tegu Lizards Adaptable to Various Climates

Invasive tegu lizards from South America are currently established in four locations in Florida and negatively impact native, ground-nesting animals...

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