Data
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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Amplicon sequencing of pollen foraged by Bombus affinis for compositional analysis, 2021-2023 Amplicon sequencing of pollen foraged by Bombus affinis for compositional analysis, 2021-2023
This study generated genetic 'metabarcode' data using high-throughput sequencing to characterize pollen foraging behavior of the endangered rusty-patched bumblebee, Bombus affinis. Pollen samples were collected primarily from forest meadow habitats in the Appalachian piedmont of the eastern United States, specifically within the states of Virginia and West Virginia. Three additional...
Digital data for a 3D geologic model of the Michigan Basin region, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, USA (ver. 2.0, February 2026) Digital data for a 3D geologic model of the Michigan Basin region, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, USA (ver. 2.0, February 2026)
This digital GIS dataset and accompanying nonspatial files synthesize model outputs from a regional-scale volumetric 3D geologic model that portrays the generalized subsurface geology of the Michigan Basin region of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The intent of this product is to rapidly and efficiently synthesize large quantities of geologic data from a wide variety of...
Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) imagery and data products from a multiscale remote sensing field campaign at a biocrust monitoring site located near Castle Valley, Utah in February 2022 Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) imagery and data products from a multiscale remote sensing field campaign at a biocrust monitoring site located near Castle Valley, Utah in February 2022
In February 2022, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) conducted uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) remote sensing flights to support biological soil crust (biocrust) research at an experiment site located near Castle Valley, Utah. Researchers at the USGS Southwest Biological Science Center have managed this site for over 50 years to study the effects of
Data release for Effects of Total Suspended Solids on Photomineralization of Dissolved Organic Matter in the Peace-Athabasca Delta, Canada Data release for Effects of Total Suspended Solids on Photomineralization of Dissolved Organic Matter in the Peace-Athabasca Delta, Canada
Northern deltas receive chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) from their watersheds, which can be oxidized to carbon dioxide upon absorption of sunlight (i.e., photomineralized). These deltas also receive total suspended solids (TSS), which may shade sunlight absorption by CDOM, thus limiting photomineralization. To quantify this interaction for the first time, we measured
Bedrock geologic map database for the Aztec 1-degree x 2-degree quadrangle, northern New Mexico and southern Colorado Bedrock geologic map database for the Aztec 1-degree x 2-degree quadrangle, northern New Mexico and southern Colorado
This data release presents geologic map data for the bedrock geology of the Aztec 1-degree by 2-degree quadrangle, New Mexico. Geologic mapping incorporates new interpretive contributions and compilation from published geologic map data sources primarily ranging from 1:24,000 to 1:50,000 scale. Much of the geology incorporated from published geologic maps is adjusted based on digital...
Spatial data layers for a site prioritization tool for invasive species Spatial data layers for a site prioritization tool for invasive species
These spatial layers were created to provide estimates of non-native species invasion risk across the contiguous United States based on proximity to human population centers and transportation corridors, and proximity to known locations of non-native species. To calculate the human transport risk layer we estimated the proximity to human population centers, transportation corridors, and...
Revised extents of neighborhood and climate population clusters for greater sage-grouse, western U.S. Revised extents of neighborhood and climate population clusters for greater sage-grouse, western U.S.
The authors and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have expanded the greater sage-grouse (GRSG [also referenced as sage-grouse]; Centrocercus urophasianus) hierarchical population units/clusters to ensure inclusion of the proposed revisions (2025) of the BLM habitat management areas (HMAs) in future management implementation decisions. The authors used a consolidated dataset of all GRSG...
Vegetation and ground cover constituents within Capulin and Frijoles canyon bottoms in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, US 2020 Vegetation and ground cover constituents within Capulin and Frijoles canyon bottoms in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, US 2020
Please see (https://www.sciencebase.gov/catalog/item/6827a7c9d4be02693eeabdc3) for more information on the broader project associated with this data release and additional, related datasets. This data release presents observations of vegetation and ground cover within Capulin and Frijoles canyon bottoms in the Jemez Mountains, including Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. Methods...
Detrital zircon U-Pb data for paleontological localities in the Piceance Creek Basin Detrital zircon U-Pb data for paleontological localities in the Piceance Creek Basin
This data release hosts detrital zircon U-Th-Pb geochronology data that were created to support geologic mapping and research in the context of the Geologic Framework of the Intermountain West Project supported by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program. These data characterize the deposition age and provenance of Cretaceous stratigraphic units exposed in the Piceance Creek...
Data on factors affecting reproductive success of feral horse males from Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas, UT, USA, between 2017 and 2020 Data on factors affecting reproductive success of feral horse males from Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas, UT, USA, between 2017 and 2020
We investigated male reproductive success of feral horses (Equus caballus) at Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in Utah, USA between 2017 and 2020. We collected data on male social status (harem stallion, lieutenant, tag, bachelor or in natal group) and group type (single male or multi-male) at both sites, and at Conger we additionally examined social interactions among...
Current and future hydrology and occupancy predictions for boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) in the Southern Rocky Mountains Current and future hydrology and occupancy predictions for boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) in the Southern Rocky Mountains
These data consist of three primary types of products for managers of boreal toads in the Southern Rocky Mountains: 1) Re-constructed hydroperiods for historical breeding sites from LANDSAT imagery from 1985-2022 (SMA_hydroperiod_reconstruction.csv). This dataset was developed using a Spectral Mixture Analysis (SMA). 2) Current (1985-2022) and future (2040-2069) predictions of...
Survey Responses Collected in 2024 Measuring End-users' and Experts' Experiences Being Engaged in Development of Scientific Tools Survey Responses Collected in 2024 Measuring End-users' and Experts' Experiences Being Engaged in Development of Scientific Tools
Engagement of end-users and fellow experts is fundamental to the creation of useful scientific tools. We conducted a survey-based research project to assist scientists responsible for creating scientific tools by evaluating their engagement of end-users and experts in the development of these tools. Our study includes a suite of six United States Geological Survey (USGS) projects that...