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Friday's Findings - April 7 2023

Friday's Findings - April 7 2023

Title:  USGS Drought Science for the Colorado River Basin: What do we have? How do we use it? and Where is the cool communication tech?

Speaker: Kath...

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Sea level rise could significantly impact an endangered sparrow in Florida 

Sea level rise could significantly impact an endangered sparrow in Florida 

Sea level rise along southern Florida’s coast could contribute to a significant decrease in the endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow population in...

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Sparing or Sharing the Effects of Urbanization for Conservation

Sparing or Sharing the Effects of Urbanization for Conservation

Southeast CASC researchers explore how different urbanization strategies may benefit communities, ecosystems, and conservation goals as cities...

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Understanding Tree Seedlings Response to Changing Fire Conditions in the Northwest

Understanding Tree Seedlings Response to Changing Fire Conditions in the Northwest

Northwest CASC researchers studied the impacts of wildfire severity and climate change on tree species in the Northwest that rely on fire to release...

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Connecting Seabirds and Humans Waste to Coral Reef Health

Connecting Seabirds and Humans Waste to Coral Reef Health

Pacific Island CASC researchers are exploring how seabird and human waste affect coral reef health in the Pacific Islands.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Advice for the Next Generation of Women in Climate Science

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Advice for the Next Generation of Women in Climate Science

To celebrate Women’s History Month, USGS climate scientists were asked what advice they would give to their younger selves and to aspiring scientists...

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Grant funding will advance a novel immune-based strategy to prevent white-nose syndrome in North American bats

Grant funding will advance a novel immune-based strategy to prevent white-nose syndrome in North American bats

MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Geological Survey, together with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, today announced...

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New study describes HPAI infections in wild mammals in US

New study describes HPAI infections in wild mammals in US

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus (HPAIv) has been present in North America since its first detection in wild birds in November 2021...

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Expanding Biologists’ Toolbox for Assessing the Status of Southeastern Freshwater Fishes

Expanding Biologists’ Toolbox for Assessing the Status of Southeastern Freshwater Fishes

The Southeastern U.S. is a global hotspot for freshwater biodiversity. The region contains the highest diversity of fishes in the U.S. (around 589...

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Friday's Findings - March 24 2023

Friday's Findings - March 24 2023

Title:  A Decision Support Tool for Grassland Management in Northern Great Plains National Park Service Units

Speaker: Amy Symstad, Chief - Climate...

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Reopened Call for Nominations: Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science

Reopened Call for Nominations: Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science

The request for nominations for the Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science has been reopened. The Council will advise the Secretary of the...

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USFWS and CASCs Work with Grasslands Managers to Prepare for Climate Change

USFWS and CASCs Work with Grasslands Managers to Prepare for Climate Change

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the CASCs have partnered to develop a training course, webinars, and workshops to help grassland...

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