Scientific information is fundamental to understanding how proposed actions on public lands may impact the environment. Development of new science is occurring at rates that can make it challenging for biologists, resource managers, decision makers, private landowners, and other stakeholders to ensure they are using up-to-date, high-quality science information to inform their decisions. Further…

This United States Geological Survey news article "A new science synthesis for public land management of the effects of noise from oil and gas development on raptors and songbirds" was originally found on https://www.usgs.gov/news