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Multi-scale spectroscopy to map intertidal microbial biofilm community and trait diversity Multi-scale spectroscopy to map intertidal microbial biofilm community and trait diversity

Intertidal microbial biofilms, or microphytobenthos, support estuarine biogeochemical cycling, the physical stability of mudflats, and food webs, particularly those of migratory shorebirds. Photosynthetic biofilms dominated by diatoms, cyanobacteria, and chlorophytes represent a significant fraction of biofilm biomass and contain pigments that can be detected with remote sensing. These...
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Kristin B. Byrd, Sherry L. Palacios, Nicole Chin Taylor, Isa Woo, Stacy M. Moskal, Raymond F. Kokaly, Todd M. Hoefen, John Chapman, Susan E.W. De La Cruz
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Western Geographic Science Center

Population dynamics of White Sturgeon in the upper Snake River, Idaho: Evaluation of management options for a harvest fishery Population dynamics of White Sturgeon in the upper Snake River, Idaho: Evaluation of management options for a harvest fishery

Objective Understanding how fish populations will respond to management actions is critical for making effective management ­decisions. This study provides important information regarding population demographics for a nonnative, hatchery-implemented population of White Sturgeon Acipenser transmontanus. We investigated the population dynamics of White Sturgeon in the upper Snake River...
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Donavan Maude, Brett J. Bowersox, Matthew P. Corsi, Patrick Kennedy, Brett High, Mike Peterson, Carson J. Watkins, Michael C. Quist
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Cooperative Research Units

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
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Cooperative Research Units

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
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Cooperative Research Units

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
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Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center

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 C. Hower, Luvsanchultem Jargal, Michelle N. 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
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Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center
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