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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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Secretary Haaland and Director Applegate Visit the Southeast CASC

Secretary Haaland and Director Applegate Visit the Southeast CASC

Southeast CASC scientists, students, and partners shared their work with DOI Secretary Deb Haaland and USGS Director Dave Applegate.

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The USGS Science Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife and Environmental Change

The USGS Science Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife and Environmental Change

The USGS uses a collaborative approach – working at the local, regional, national, and global levels – with the goal of achieving optimal health...

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Land Treatment Exploration Tool Version 2.1 Launch

Land Treatment Exploration Tool Version 2.1 Launch

New features include updated data inputs, new data sources, and a new figure that displays annual vegetation cover for planned treatment polygons.  

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FORT Research Zoologist Erin Muths receives the 2024 Rocky Mountain Stewardship Award for her substantial contributions to amphibian conservation and management in the park

FORT Research Zoologist Erin Muths receives the 2024 Rocky Mountain Stewardship Award for her substantial contributions to amphibian conservation and management in the park

Last week, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) awarded USGS Research Zoologist Dr. Erin Muths the 2024 RMNP Stewardship Award. This award recognizes...

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