How does this ecosystem support the Nation’s fish and wildlife?
What are some management alternatives for ecosystem rehabilitation?
What is the impact of natural resource use on the environment?
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Environments Program
USGS Environments Program scientists conduct research for the restoration and management of 500 million acres managed by DOI. Scientists work in estuaries, coastlines, deserts, grasslands, rivers and forests from Alaska to Florida to predict how systems respond to change, evaluate restoration, improve habitat for biodiversity and provide services including clean water, food, and storm protect
Environments Science
USGS scientists conduct research to inform the management and conservation of ecosystems across the US. Explore our science using the links below.
News
They Do That, Too? Relatable Experiences for Mommas (and Momma-figures) of All Species
USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022
New Report Highlights Declining Sagebrush Ecosystem, Provides Foundation for Next Generation of Conservation and Management
Publications
Comparison of preservation and extraction methods on five taxonomically disparate coral microbiomes
Assessing the ecological risks of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances: Current state‐of‐the science and a proposed path forward
Per‐ and poly‐fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) encompass a large, heterogenous group of chemicals of potential concern to human health and the environment. Based on information for a few relatively well‐understood PFAS such as perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoate, there is ample basis to suspect that at least a subset can be considered persistent, bioaccumulative, and/or toxic. However, d