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EcoNews is a quarterly newsletter highlighting ecosystems science and activities coming out of our Science Centers, Cooperative Research Units, and Climate Adaptation Science Centers across the Nation.

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Understanding Mercury’s Effects on Birds

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Understanding Mercury’s Effects on Birds

In a recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, USGS researchers have derived new mercury toxicity reference values and...

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Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More

Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More

The U.S. Federal Oceanographic Fleet supports Federal and academic marine activities that address a wide range of national needs. The Fleet is...

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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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Art Illuminates the Grand Canyon: Exploring the Environmental Puzzle

Art Illuminates the Grand Canyon: Exploring the Environmental Puzzle

In an innovative approach to addressing uranium mining's impact in the Grand Canyon region, the U.S. Geological Survey has released a visually...

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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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A new strategy to help unleash USGS eDNA capabilities

A new strategy to help unleash USGS eDNA capabilities

Imagine you could use just a few drops of water to know what sorts of animals and plants were present in an area. What an incredible tool this would...

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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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Pathology Case of the Month - Little Brown Bat

Pathology Case of the Month - Little Brown Bat

History: An adult female 7.57-g Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) was found dead in May in Montana, USA and was collected for screening for white...

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Forecasters warn this hurricane season could be the busiest on record

Forecasters warn this hurricane season could be the busiest on record

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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RAMPS Newsletter - Spring 2024

RAMPS Newsletter - Spring 2024

In this edition: RestoreNet 2.0 installation, project highlights, publications, conferences, and saying goodbye to RAMPS staff

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USGS biologists selected as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2023 Recovery Champions

USGS biologists selected as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2023 Recovery Champions

The USFWS Recovery Champion awards recognized USGS researchers Robert Fisher, Adam Backlin, and Elizabeth Gallegos for their work in advancing the...

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Coring Expedition to Palmyra Atoll

Coring Expedition to Palmyra Atoll

Recently, a team of USGS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scientists traveled to Palmyra Atoll to collect sediment cores. Analyzing the cores and...

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