USGS EcoNews

shouse@usgs.gov — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 17:02:55 EDT

We hope you enjoy the fall edition of EcoNews - the quarterly newsletter published by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. As the seasons change, we have been busy! New partnerships, the discovery of humans in North America thousands of years earlier than once thought, and new threats to amphibians are just a few of the science highlights in this issue.

USGS EcoNews

shouse@usgs.gov — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:00:27 EDT

We hope you enjoy this edition of EcoNews - the quarterly newsletter published by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. In this edition, we're featuring a nationwide water-quality study, pollinators, amphibians, fire science, and much more!

USGS EcoNews

shouse@usgs.gov — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 15:43:50 EDT

We hope you enjoy this edition of EcoNews - the quarterly newsletter published by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. In this edition we highlight the 2024 Presidential Budget Request, 2022 science highlights from our Cooperative Research Units and Climate Adaptation Science Centers, USGS science on why wildlife migration matters, plus much more!

USGS EcoNews

ssoileau@usgs.gov — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 11:28:20 EST

We hope you enjoy this edition of EcoNews - the quarterly newsletter published by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. In this issue we highlight USGS science that is helping bridge natural resource management solutions to pressing cultural, social, and economic issues across the Nation.

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:11:06 EDT

In this edition we feature USGS science addressing coronavirus as part of the 2020 CARES Act. We highlight our science helping to mitigate impacts on ecosystems across the Nation including coastal areas, the sagebrush biome, urban ecosystems, and the heartland. We also look globally to better understand species extinction and conservation. Plus, much more!

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annescott@usgs.gov — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:47:53 EDT

In this edition, we highlight Secretary Haaland's official opening of the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, how indigenous management has helped shaped California forests for over 1000 years, USGS COVID-19 wastewater surveillance research, studies focused on the conservation of birds across the U.S., honoring a career advancing the recovery of endangered and threatened plants, and more.

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:29:29 EDT

In this edition of EcoNews we highlight the 2023 Presidential Budget Request, the USGS strategy addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and science and tools helping managers address tough issues facing fish and wildlife. Tune in to our podcast series "Outstanding in the Field" on the changing climate and Alaska Voices, produced in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:32:45 EST

Happy New Year! We kick off 2022 with the new USGS fire science newsletter "Firelight" and introduce the new Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center. You can also review our portfolio of USGS science on invasive species. And to hear straight from our scientists, check out the 2022 Friday's Findings webinar series lineup.

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:15:00 EDT

In this edition we highlight the USGS National Climate Change Viewer, Sea Otter Awareness Week, the return of our annual sea otter surveys, and our new Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Plus, check out our science on recreational fishing during a pandemic, wind energy and raptors, contaminants, wildlife disease, and more!

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:15:00 EDT

Welcome to EcoNews! In this edition we highlight the first ever USGS Landscape Science Strategy, and research helping in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, supporting managers planning for impacts of climate change, assessing the effects of utility-scale solar energy projects, improving the understanding of anticoagulant rodenticide exposure and effects to wild birds, and more!

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Thu, 13 May 2021 08:30:00 EDT

May is Wetlands Month and full of events and celebrations providing us an opportunity to highlight our ecosystems science supporting amphibian and migratory bird conservation, prevention and control of invasive species, global ungulate migrations, and more!

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 07:00:00 EST

The USGS turned 142 years old this month, but we continue to deliver new science! Hot off the press we have the USGS Wildland Fire Science Strategy and the Cooperative Research Units 2020 Year in Review. In this edition we also feature research on climate adaptation at National Parks, waterfowl ecology, aquatic diseases, avalanches, sea lampreys, our webinars, ... and what

USGS EcoNews

ssoileau@usgs.gov — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:30:00 EST

Welcome to a New Year and a new Ecosystems Mission Area! Our team has grown and this means more science for us to share. You can read more about this in "Our New Team" below. We're excited to feature research on COVID-19, water quality, invasive Asian carp, tools to measure effects of human activity on wildlife, and chronic wasting disease. We hope you enjoy this edition!

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ssoileau@usgs.gov — Wed, 9 Sep 2020 05:30:00 EDT

Welcome to EcoNews! In this edition our Associate Director, Anne Kinsinger, provides a welcome and we highlight our Cooperative Research Units, USGS wildland fire science, research efforts in the southwest, and the 100th anniversary of the Bird Banding Lab. Our staff will also be hosting a special session at the upcoming AFWA meeting. Plus, check out the new “I Am A…&rd

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jgittens@usgs.gov — Mon, 1 Jun 2020 11:24:48 EDT

Welcome to the first edition of EcoNews! We highlight our Invasive Species Program; the USGS led North American Bat Monitoring Program; the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; Scientist Spotlight; our new webinar series, Friday's Findings; and our educational resources and podcasts for students of all ages. Plus, check out how to connect with us through our social media and our