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O Romeo! Environmental DNA could prevent a tragedy for the elusive Chucky Madtom (Noturus crypticus) O Romeo! Environmental DNA could prevent a tragedy for the elusive Chucky Madtom (Noturus crypticus)
Using environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance methods, we report the first evidence of the persistence of the Chucky Madtom (Noturus crypticus) in Little Chucky Creek, Tennessee, which has been absent from conventional surveys since 2004, and in Dunn Creek, Tennessee, where it was last collected in 1940. This highlights the utility of eDNA for detecting cryptic, rare fish species that may...
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Robert T. Paine, Hannah Swain-Menzel, Amanda E. Rosenberger, Auburn Velasquez
Relationships between larval fish drift, time of day and discharge in an Ozark stream Relationships between larval fish drift, time of day and discharge in an Ozark stream
We examined the relationship between larval fish numbers and discharge during a high flow event in Bear Creek, Arkansas, a small Ozark stream. Additionally, we examined the relationship between fish numbers and time of day, and the spatial distribution of families and size classes. A total of 3,083 fish from five families were collected. Leuciscidae was the dominant family collected...
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Daniel D. Magoulick, Christy L. Graham
Hydrogeology and groundwater quality in the Snake River alluvial aquifer at Jackson Hole Airport, Wyoming, 2011–20 Hydrogeology and groundwater quality in the Snake River alluvial aquifer at Jackson Hole Airport, Wyoming, 2011–20
The Snake River alluvial aquifer underlying the Jackson Hole Airport (JHA) in northwest Wyoming is an important source of water used for domestic, commercial, and irrigation purposes by the airport and nearby residents. The U.S. Geological Survey, in response to previously identified water-quality concerns in the area, monitored and evaluated changes in hydrogeologic characteristics and
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Peter R. Wright, Timothy T. Bartos
Component identification of solid biomass fuels using reflected light microscopy: Interlaboratory study 2 Component identification of solid biomass fuels using reflected light microscopy: Interlaboratory study 2
As nations transition toward sustainable energy systems, biomass has become a vital component of global energy portfolios. Derived from organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, forestry byproducts, and organic waste, biomass is a renewable energy source with significant environmental and economic benefits. Responsible biomass energy production can improve waste management...
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Agnieszka Drobniak, Maria Mastalerz, Zbigniew Jelonek, Iwona Jelonek, Menandro Acda, Tushar Adsul, Neža Malenšek Andolšek, Lorenzo Animali, Omid Ardakani, Telma Ataide, Demberelsuren Batbold, Mohd Younus Bhat, Tara Congo, Bryon S. Donohoe, Olugbenga Ehinola, Deolinda Flores, Carolina Fonseca, Santanu Ghosh, Paula Gonçalves, Paul C. Hackley, James Hower, Luvsanchultem Jargal, Michelle Nicole Johnston, Stavros Kalaitzidis, Sławomir Kędzior, Wayne Knowles, Susheel Kumar, Jolanta Kus, Grzegorz Lis, Kacper Lis, Bei Liu, Bangjun Liu, Qingyong Luo, Meili Du, Alessio Mencarelli, Divya Mishra, Magdalena Misz-Kennan, Nicola Mitillo, Roksana Muzyka, Jennifer Nedzweckas, Jennifer M.K. O'Keefe, Silvia Omodeo-Salé, Luvsannyam Oyunjargal, Jackie Park, Aulia Agus Patria, Richard Pearson, Henrik I. Petersen, Georgeta Predeanu, Ganzorig Ranjin, Julito Reyes, Joana Ribeiro, Genaro de la Rosa Rodríguez, Arka Rudra, Marcin Sajdak, Margaret M. Sanders, George Siavalas, Piotr Sosnowski, Atul K. Varma, Małgorzata Wojtaszek-Kalaitzidi, Mateusz Wolszczak, Zhanjie Xu, Alexander Zdravkov, Lei Zhao, Magdalena Zielińska, Konrad Ziemianin
Trends in richness and occupancy of Ugandan birds and relation to local tree cover Trends in richness and occupancy of Ugandan birds and relation to local tree cover
Changes in vegetation cover are occurring across sub-Saharan Africa and can have substantial effects on ecological communities, but limited data make understanding status and trends difficult for many taxa. We surveyed birds for several decades across Uganda using point counts. Using time-to-detection analysis in a trait-informed Bayesian multi-species occupancy framework, we model bird...
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Ryan C. Burner, Evan M. Adams, Derek Pomeroy, Herbert Tushabe, Micheal Kibuule, Lars Jørgen Rostad, Zander S. Venter, Douglas Sheil
Fomites could determine severity of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in low-density white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) populations Fomites could determine severity of SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in low-density white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) populations
The establishment of a reservoir species for zoonotic diseases is concerning for both animal and human health. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV)-2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has been detected in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the United States. Since its initial detection, various studies have documented circulation and...
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Elias Rosenblatt, Jonathan D. Cook, Graziella Vittoria DiRenzo, Evan H. Campbell Grant, Michael C. Runge, Brittany Mosher
Observing northern high-latitude river systems to understand changes in a warming Arctic Observing northern high-latitude river systems to understand changes in a warming Arctic
Purpose of Review Streams and rivers are undergoing rapid change as the Arctic warms and thaws. We review recent observations in Arctic stream systems to identify ubiquitous changes and the most useful tools for observing change and exploring the underlying processes.Recent Findings Recent literature indicates increasingly significant trends in river hydrology and chemistry due to...
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Joshua C. Koch, J. A. O’Donnell
Two new species of Henneguya Thélohan, 1892 (Cnidaria: Bivalvulida: Myxobolidae) infecting gill of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus (Rafinesque) (Siluriformes: Ictaluridae) from the Tallapoosa River and Chesapeake Bay tributaries Two new species of Henneguya Thélohan, 1892 (Cnidaria: Bivalvulida: Myxobolidae) infecting gill of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus (Rafinesque) (Siluriformes: Ictaluridae) from the Tallapoosa River and Chesapeake Bay tributaries
We herein describe 2 new species of Henneguya Thélohan, 1892 (Bivalvulida: Myxobolidae), Henneguya auburnensis Ksepka and Bullard n. sp. and Henneguya chesapeakensis Ksepka, Walsh, and Bullard n. sp., infecting the inter-lamellar epithelium of cultured blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus [Valenciennes, 1840] [Siluriformes: Ictaluridae]) from Saugahatchee Creek (Tallapoosa River; Auburn...
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Steven Ksepka, Heather L. Walsh, Christine Densmore, Triet Truong, Stephen Bullard
Doe diligence: A regional analysis of antlerless deer harvest regulations in the Midwestern United States of America. Doe diligence: A regional analysis of antlerless deer harvest regulations in the Midwestern United States of America.
Wildlife management in the United States of America (US) is primarily delegated to the individual states wherein state wildlife agencies manage wildlife populations to achieve multiple and sometimes conflicting objectives. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are an important species in the Midwestern US whose populations are primarily managed through recreational hunting. Managers...
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John P. Draper, Ellen E. Brandell, Jason Isabelle, Chris Jacques, Clint McCoy, Eric Michel, Daniel J. Storm, Caitlin Ott-Conn, Beth Wojcik, Wendy Christine Turner, Daniel P. Walsh
U.S. Geological Survey monitoring milestones—Rio Grande at Embudo, NM (08279500) U.S. Geological Survey monitoring milestones—Rio Grande at Embudo, NM (08279500)
Located at the site of the first U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) training camp for hydrographers, the Rio Grande at Embudo, NM (08279500), streamgage has been collecting water data since January 1889. The development and adaptation of equipment and techniques at this location became the foundation of USGS streamgaging methods.
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Claire E. Bunch, Melissa L. Riskin
Assessing causes and consequences of winter surface water dynamics in California’s Central Valley using satellite remote sensing Assessing causes and consequences of winter surface water dynamics in California’s Central Valley using satellite remote sensing
California's Central Valley is increasingly vulnerable to winter floods. A comprehensive spatial baseline of flood extents is critical for inundation analyses that can enhance future flood predictions, but cloud cover has prevented the regular observation of surface water extents with optical satellite imagery. In this study, we leveraged the daily resolution of Moderate Resolution...
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Christine M. Albano, Christopher E. Soulard, Blake A. Minor, Jessica J. Walker, Britt Windsor Smith, Eric K. Waller, Michael D. Bartles, Tom Corringham, Anthony T. O'Geen, Melissa M. Rohde, Anne Wein
Shotgun sequencing of airborne eDNA achieves rapid assessment of whole biomes, population genetics and genomic variation Shotgun sequencing of airborne eDNA achieves rapid assessment of whole biomes, population genetics and genomic variation
Biodiversity and its associated genetic diversity are being lost at an unprecedented rate. Simultaneously, the distributions of flora, fauna, fungi, microbes and pathogens are rapidly changing. Novel technology can help to capture and record genetic diversity before it is lost and to measure population shifts and pathogen distributions. Here we report the rapid application of shotgun...
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Orestis Nousias, Mark Mccauley, Maximilian R. Stammnitz, Jessica A. Farrell, Samantha A. Koda, Victoria Summers, Catherine B. Eastman, Fiona G. Duffy, Isabelle J. Duffy, Jenny Whilde, David J. Duffy