United States Geological Survey
Title: SPARCS: Suppression and Planning Actions for Restoring Communities and Species in the Southern California Ecoregion Date: February 14, 2025, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am Pacific Speaker: Austin Parker, […]
Between January 21 and January 26, U.S. Geological Survey experts, working with partners, volunteers, and community members from Port St. Joe, rescued endangered or threatened sea turtles that were in
“Notes From the Field” news articles highlight the continued importance of bird banding. This article was contributed by Paul Link with Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries who began researching
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and the components as described in the Public Health Service Policy
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Hunting greater numbers of male deer can slow the spread of chronic wasting disease, a lethal wildlife disease, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological
On February 26th the Saline Lakes Ecosystems project science leads will be discussing their projects and plans for the 2025 field season. The science leads will give a presentation followed
On February 26th the Saline Lakes Ecosystems project science leads will be discussing their projects and plans for the 2025 field season. The science leads will give a presentation followed
We produce basic and applied science needed to manage landscapes in ways that make them resistant and resilient to stressors such as wildfire, exotic plant invasions, drought, and temperature extremes.
Identifying populations of animals that are sensitive to climate variation is a critical component of conservation efforts. However, vulnerability assessments are usually applied at the species level, even though temperature
A new progress report showcases how partnership and federal investment have advanced the National Seed Strategy, a pragmatic tool for restoring healthy ecosystems. Investing in native seeds is essential to
Mercury is a toxic substance that poses serious health risks to fish, wildlife and humans. While it can originate from natural sources, human activities such as mining and coal combustion
Many FORT projects extend across biomes, countries, or continents. Here are just a few of the boundary-spanning products published by FORT scientists in 2024. Invasive plant management To understand the
This dataset contains Sanger ITS sequences from biocrust lichen taxa collected at Horse Heaven Hills in Washington, USA. It also includes metagenomic biocrust lichen data from 20 plots at Horse
As wildfire regimes shift, resource managers are concerned about potential threats to aquatic ecosystems and the species they support, especially fishes. However, predicting fish responses can be challenging because wildfires
Invasive annual grasses can replace native vegetation and alter fire behavior, impacting a range of habitats and species. A team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado State University,
