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Science Spotlight Blog: Recreational Inland Fishing for Fun and Food

Science Spotlight Blog: Recreational Inland Fishing for Fun and Food

Fishing for fun does not mean that food isn’t an important factor. 

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Plant Biodiversity: An Often Overlooked Factor in Carbon Storage Models

Plant Biodiversity: An Often Overlooked Factor in Carbon Storage Models

Research from the National, North Central, and Northeast CASCs highlights the link between climate change, plant biodiversity loss, and future carbon...

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Fridays Findings - June 14, 2024

Fridays Findings - June 14, 2024

Title:  What's the Buzz in USGS Pollinator Science

Date:  June 14, 2024, at 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am-12:00 pm Pacific 

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North Central CASC Supports Next Generation of Tribal Environmental Leaders

North Central CASC Supports Next Generation of Tribal Environmental Leaders

The North Central CASC’s Tribal Climate Leaders Program supports Indigenous students as they design and conduct climate research that can be useful in...

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60 years of data show shifts in the winter ranges of three duck species in the Midwest

60 years of data show shifts in the winter ranges of three duck species in the Midwest

RESTON, Va. — The autumn and winter ranges of three species of economically important dabbling ducks have shifted since the 1960s according to new...

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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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