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Balancing on Dangerous Terrain: How Avalanches Affect Mountain Goat Populations

Balancing on Dangerous Terrain: How Avalanches Affect Mountain Goat Populations

A 17-year study supported by the Alaska CASC offers insights to managers assessing avalanche-related risks to mountain goat populations in...

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Multi-Year, Multi-Partner Collaboration Results in Landmark Report to Support Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in the Northeast

Multi-Year, Multi-Partner Collaboration Results in Landmark Report to Support Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in the Northeast

The Northeast CASC’s long-standing partnership with state agency partners has resulted in a landmark report that will inform updates to the 2025 State...

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Heather Kerkering wins Pinnacle Award for Federal Employee of the Year

Heather Kerkering wins Pinnacle Award for Federal Employee of the Year

Heather Kerkering receives national recognition for her exceptional service to local communities in the Pacific Islands.

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Approaches for Managing Post-Fire Vegetation Shifts

Approaches for Managing Post-Fire Vegetation Shifts

Northwest CASC researchers and partners identify key needs to consider when managing vegetation shifts after wildfires.

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Varying Climate Impacts on Brook Trout Populations in Neighboring Streams

Varying Climate Impacts on Brook Trout Populations in Neighboring Streams

A study supported by the Southeast CASC demonstrates how the impacts of climate change on streams and brook trout populations can vary across small...

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The USGS Dives in at the World Fisheries Congress

The USGS Dives in at the World Fisheries Congress

USGS scientists from around the country participated in the World Fisheries Congress, demonstrating the bureau’s role and commitment to fisheries...

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Highlighting Changes to Snow and Water in the West

Highlighting Changes to Snow and Water in the West

The Southwest CASC Regional Administrator discusses shrinking snowpack and the effects on water resources in the Western United States in an article...

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A New Dynamic Resource for Climate Collaborations with Tribes

A New Dynamic Resource for Climate Collaborations with Tribes

North Central CASC-supported researchers created a storymap to serve as a living resource for scientists and managers partnering with Tribes and...

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Data Spotlight: Explore Climate-Induced Range Shifts with the CoRE (Contractions and Range Expansions) Database

Data Spotlight: Explore Climate-Induced Range Shifts with the CoRE (Contractions and Range Expansions) Database

Climate change represents one of the foremost drivers of ecological change, yet its documented impacts on biodiversity remain uncertain and complex...

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Pacific Island Landscapes Shaped by People, Rainfall, Vegetation, and Fire

Pacific Island Landscapes Shaped by People, Rainfall, Vegetation, and Fire

A large regional study across nine Pacific Islands, supported by the Pacific Islands CASC, shows how people, climate, and vegetation type have...

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A Public Radio Discussion about Migratory Birds with Olivia LeDee

A Public Radio Discussion about Migratory Birds with Olivia LeDee

Midwest CASC Regional Administrator Olivia LeDee discusses the challenges facing migratory birds in the United States on Minnesota Public Radio. 

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