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USGS Announces New Leaders for Five Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

USGS Announces New Leaders for Five Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

RESTON, VA. — The U.S. Geological Survey has hired five experts from academic, non-profit and federal organizations to lead the Southwest, Northeast...

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A long-term assessment of ecosystem resilience in a protected grassland in the southwest US Canyonlands

A long-term assessment of ecosystem resilience in a protected grassland in the southwest US Canyonlands

In a rare, never-grazed, and undisturbed grassland in the southwest US, researchers conducted a multi-decadal study to assess how a protected...

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Ancient fish, modern problem: How the pallid sturgeon could be a warning for the Missouri River

Ancient fish, modern problem: How the pallid sturgeon could be a warning for the Missouri River

The Pallid Sturgeon is a U.S. Threatened species that primarily inhabits the Missouri River and lower Mississippi rivers. Ongoing work in the...

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USGS Scientists Explore Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities in the Gulf of Mexico

USGS Scientists Explore Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities in the Gulf of Mexico

A USGS-led expedition set sail into the northern Gulf of Mexico on September 8 to examine and characterize seafloor communities in areas impacted by...

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FORT Hosts 2023 SyncroSim User Conference

FORT Hosts 2023 SyncroSim User Conference

From September 19-22, the Fort Collins Science Center is hosting the 2023 SyncroSim User Conference.

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Can oceans store more CO2 to help with climate change?

Can oceans store more CO2 to help with climate change?

Did you know that oceans capture a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change? It’s true, and scientists are...

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Collaborative Research Between FORT Scientist Jill Baron and the Rocky Mountain National Park Featured in the Continental Divide Research Learning Center's September Newsletter

Collaborative Research Between FORT Scientist Jill Baron and the Rocky Mountain National Park Featured in the Continental Divide Research Learning Center's September Newsletter

The Rocky Mountain National Park Continental Divide Learning Center September newsletter has an article titled "Let Me Count the Ways: How Citizen...

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New interagency study in Colorado identifies science needs to manage federal public lands

New interagency study in Colorado identifies science needs to manage federal public lands

Terrestrial wildlife, protected birds and impacts of energy development were among the topics analyzed for land management decisions.

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FORT Ecologist Adrian Monroe Coauthors Book Chapter on Sage-Grouse Ecology and Conservation Issues

FORT Ecologist Adrian Monroe Coauthors Book Chapter on Sage-Grouse Ecology and Conservation Issues

FORT ecologist Adrian Monroe is a coauthor on a new book chapter summarizing the ecology and conservation issues affecting Greater (Centrocercus...

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Friday's Findings - September 15 2023

Friday's Findings - September 15 2023

Title: Diverse Portfolios: Investing in Tributaries for Restoration of Large River Fishes

Speaker: Kristen Bouska, Research Ecologist, USGS Upper...

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USGS scientists shade corals in emergency rescue effort amidst unprecedented ocean temperatures

USGS scientists shade corals in emergency rescue effort amidst unprecedented ocean temperatures

Coral provide shelter for many marine species and directly support most of Florida’s multibillion dollar recreation and fishing industries. They also...

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