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Staff of USGS Science Centers in Region 7: Upper Colorado Basin collect a wide variety of natural resource data types including spatial, geologic, hydrologic, and biologic. Data included in USGS-series publications that are not publicly available in USGS databases are published in Data Releases. Short descriptions and links to Data Releases produced by Region 7 Science Centers are shown below.
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Donkey location data and disease exposure data in southern California between 2020 and 2022 Donkey location data and disease exposure data in southern California between 2020 and 2022
This dataset includes GPS locations of free-roaming donkeys (Equus asinus; also called burros) in southern California, USA, within Fort Irwin National Training Center and Death Valley National Park between 2020 and 2022, as well as data on the disease status of donkeys in these same areas. Data were collected by placing GPS collars on donkeys and tracking their movements. Collars...
Population size of horses in five Herd Areas in Nevada, 2022 to 2025 Population size of horses in five Herd Areas in Nevada, 2022 to 2025
This dataset includes population sizes of free-roaming horses (Equus caballus) in Nevada, USA, within specific Herd Areas (HAs), which are Bureau of Land Management (BLM) management units. The management units in this dataset include the following HAs: Applewhite, Delamar Mountains, Meadow Valley Mountains, Clover Mountains and Clover Creek. Data were collected via aerial helicopter...
Integrating updated INHABIT V4, AquaINHABIT V1, and INHABIT Global V1 management summaries Integrating updated INHABIT V4, AquaINHABIT V1, and INHABIT Global V1 management summaries
This dataset contains the potential distribution of 344 invasive plant species across terrestrial and aquatic habitats summarized by management areas of interest. Habitat suitability models were developed for invasive plants species, selected by the Department of Interior, the USDA Forest Service land management agencies and other managers. Models were developed based on the modeling...
Experimental manipulation of bait types to assess trapping efficacy of invasive black and white tegu lizards (Salvator merianae) in South Florida Experimental manipulation of bait types to assess trapping efficacy of invasive black and white tegu lizards (Salvator merianae) in South Florida
These data represent two years of trapping effort for invasive black and white tegu lizards (Salvator merianae) in South Florida. Over the course of the two years, traps were deployed in the same locations, but the type of bait in the trap varied. Bait treatment types consisted of a single real chicken egg (traditionally used in the past), 3 real eggs, 3 fake wooden eggs, 2 fake wooden...
Observed and predicted thermal exposure data, and associated land cover characteristics, of commuting locations in Denver Colorado Observed and predicted thermal exposure data, and associated land cover characteristics, of commuting locations in Denver Colorado
Examining urban thermal environments has become a critical area of research spanning epidemiology, urban planning, and ecology. While traditional metrics like air temperature (Tair) and satellite-derived surface temperature (SD-LST) dominate urban heat studies, these measures often fail to reflect how people actually experience thermal exposure intensity. More human-oriented metrics...
Luminescence data for: Digital database for geologic and geophysical maps of the San Gorgonio Pass region, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, southern California Luminescence data for: Digital database for geologic and geophysical maps of the San Gorgonio Pass region, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, southern California
This report and accompanying maps and database address the geologic and geophysical character of a block of ten 7.5’ quadrangles that span the San Gorgonio Pass region. The study culminates more than four decades of intermittent geologic and geophysical mapping investigations by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Published results from these investigations fall into two categories: (1)...
Regional invasive annual grass simulation models and invaded cover across the sagebrush biome (2022-2042) Regional invasive annual grass simulation models and invaded cover across the sagebrush biome (2022-2042)
This data release contains spatially explicit state-and-transition simulation model (STSM) packages, simulation results, and projected invaded cover layers of Invasive annual grasses (IAG). IAGs continue to spread within the sagebrush biome of the western United States, and managers need ways to scope IAG management strategy effectiveness for long-term strategic planning. We developed a...
Radiocarbon, U-series, and amino acid chronology data for late Quaternary marine terraces in coastal Santa Barbara County, California, USA Radiocarbon, U-series, and amino acid chronology data for late Quaternary marine terraces in coastal Santa Barbara County, California, USA
In several early studies, central California marine terraces between Santa Barbara and Point Conception were interpreted to record sea-level high stands of the last interglacial complex, ~80 ka to ~120 ka (marine isotope stage [MIS] 5). These ages and their elevations (~20 m to ~45 m) indicate modest rates of tectonic uplift, similar to those from other localities in southern and central
Years since implementation of U.S. Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS) vegetation management activities for bat habitat Years since implementation of U.S. Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS) vegetation management activities for bat habitat
This data release contains the spatial raster outputs, R code, and lookup table from a synthesis of U.S. Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS) vegetation management activities hypothesized to influence bat habitat. The included raster data cover the continental United States and represent the number of years that have passed since a given management action was implemented...
Effects of traffic on the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses: an annotated bibliography produced through a structured literature search and semi-automated content analysis Effects of traffic on the establishment and spread of invasive annual grasses: an annotated bibliography produced through a structured literature search and semi-automated content analysis
This data release includes citation details, abstracts, and results of a semi-automated content analysis for 88 publications we identified on the topic of the potential effects of traffic from oil and gas development on invasive annual grasses. Our goal was to develop a structured literature search and semi-automated content analysis process to compile and provide an initial...
Freshwater Habitat Environmental Predictor Layers for Waterbodies and Streams across the Contiguous United States Freshwater Habitat Environmental Predictor Layers for Waterbodies and Streams across the Contiguous United States
This dataset contains raster layers for environmental characteristics for freshwater habitats including waterbodies (standing water including lakes and wetlands) and streams (moving water) for the contiguous United States. These data can be used to model habitat suitability of non-native species in the contiguous United States. Habitat predictors were developed in four suites: current...
Aqua INHABIT species potential distribution across the contiguous United States Aqua INHABIT species potential distribution across the contiguous United States
This is a dataset containing the potential distribution of 103 invasive species found in or adjacent to freshwater environments. We developed habitat suitability models for invasive freshwater species selected by resource management agencies and other managers. We adapted the modeling workflow described in Jarnevich et al. (2024, https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.96.134842). We developed...