USGS EcoNews - Vol. 3 | Issue 2
In this edition of EcoNews we highlight the 2023 Presidential Budget Request, the USGS strategy addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and science and tools helping managers address tough issues facing fish and wildlife. Tune in to our podcast series "Outstanding in the Field" on the changing climate and Alaska Voices, produced in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
President Proposes $1.7 Billion FY 2023 Budget for USGS
The FY 2023 Presidential Budget Request promotes science to address climate change, natural resource conservation, and natural hazard mitigation while strengthening programs to meet the needs of underserved communities
U.S. Geological Survey Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Science Strategy Identifies Science Gaps and Opportunities
USGS recently (2022) released a strategic vision document that identifies science gaps and opportunities for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) monitoring, assessment, and research activities (sampling protocols and analytical methods, environmental sources and source apportionment, environmental occurrence, environmental fate and transport, human and wildlife exposure routes, bioaccumulation and biomagnification, and ecotoxicology) that are tied to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) capabilities and expertise.
Video on the North Pacific Marine Heatwave
This USGS video highlights women in science and their research and outreach on the impacts of the North Pacific Marine Heatwave in Alaska. The USGS is studying the impacts of marine heatwaves on ocean food webs using seabirds and their prey as key indicators. These studies allow citizens, scientists, and resource managers to understand responses of marine ecosystems to warming global temperatures.
Climate Research & Development Program - 2021 Year in Review
Geonarrative that summarizes research highlights from the Climate Research & Development Program from 2021.
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units program — 2021 year in review
Established in 1935, the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units program is a unique cooperative partnership among State fish and wildlife agencies, universities, the Wildlife Management Institute, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Designed to meet the scientific needs of natural resource management agencies and the necessity for trained professionals in the
New Dataset on Inland Fisheries Expert Knowledge
In a new article in Nature, National CASC researchers and co-authors synthesize inland fisheries expert knowledge from across the globe.
SBSC TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS
The Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) conducts and provides scientific information as part of our mission and Federal Trust Responsibility to strengthen relationships and build partnerships with sovereign tribal nations. Here, we highlight a few examples of projects with tribal partners.
Release of Invasive Annual Grass (IAG) Spatial Dataset Compilation and Synthesis Products
A compilation of spatial data products and synthesis resources has been released. These information transfer resources support land managers and scientists in locating, comparing, and selecting IAG maps.
CWD Simulation App
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal disease of deer, elk, and moose transmitted through direct contact and via environmental contamination. This software provide tools to simulate CWD and harvest management scenarios. These models were developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in collaboration with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.
USGS Ecosystems Podcast Series - Outstanding in the Field
The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, an original podcast series that tells stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.
Webinar Series - Friday's Findings
Friday's Findings is a public webinar series hosted by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. These half hour webinars are meant to provide listeners an overview of the science topic and chance to ask questions. We hope to offer our audience an opportunity to discover the Ecosystems science capacity within the USGS.