Constructed wetland complex associated with Muddy Creek near Dad, Wyoming. USGS science indicates that the development of the wetland complex and changes to livestock grazing management practices have greatly reduced severe bank erosion and stream headcutting over the last few decades. Photo by Patrick Anderson (USGS)
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Here, you'll find images related to research going on at the Fort Collins Science Center. Our team of scientists are working on multiple areas of environmental interest, ranging from land conservation effectiveness to invasive reptiles.
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Constructed wetland complex associated with Muddy Creek near Dad, Wyoming.
Constructed wetland complex associated with Muddy Creek near Dad, Wyoming. USGS science indicates that the development of the wetland complex and changes to livestock grazing management practices have greatly reduced severe bank erosion and stream headcutting over the last few decades. Photo by Patrick Anderson (USGS)
Attendees of the first Pacific Northwest Native American Workshop on Bats
This workshop was attended by 30 individuals from the Yakama Nation, Quinault Indian Nation, Kalispel Tribe, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Umatilla Tribe, Yurok Tribe, Snoqualmie Tribe, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Colville Tribe, White Mountain Apache, Pueblo of Isleta, Navajo Nation and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, as well as sister agencies within D
This workshop was attended by 30 individuals from the Yakama Nation, Quinault Indian Nation, Kalispel Tribe, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Umatilla Tribe, Yurok Tribe, Snoqualmie Tribe, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Colville Tribe, White Mountain Apache, Pueblo of Isleta, Navajo Nation and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, as well as sister agencies within D
Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) hanging in a cave
Tricolored Bat hanging upside down in a cave. Photo by Andrea Schuhmann (USGS).
Tricolored Bat hanging upside down in a cave. Photo by Andrea Schuhmann (USGS).
USGS researcher Janet Prevey deploys timelapse camera to capture cheatgrass phenology
We are deploying timelapse cameras across elevational and latitudinal gradients to capture variation in cheatgrass phenology.
We are deploying timelapse cameras across elevational and latitudinal gradients to capture variation in cheatgrass phenology.
Invasive Annual Grasses
Field of invasive annual grasses. Photo by Janet Prevéy (USGS - Fort Collins Science Center).
Field of invasive annual grasses. Photo by Janet Prevéy (USGS - Fort Collins Science Center).
Landscape view of encroaching invasive annual grasses
Landscape view of encroaching invasive annual grasses. Photo by Janet Prevéy (USGS).
Landscape view of encroaching invasive annual grasses. Photo by Janet Prevéy (USGS).
Post-fire plant surveys on plots that were surveyed prior to burning in recent fires
Measuring invasive annual plant abundance in post-fire plots. Photo by Janet Prevéy (USGS).
Measuring invasive annual plant abundance in post-fire plots. Photo by Janet Prevéy (USGS).
Sagebrush landscape
Sagebrush landscapes are prone to fire, which can increase the invasion of exotic annual grasses. Photo by Janey Prevéy (USGS)
Sagebrush landscapes are prone to fire, which can increase the invasion of exotic annual grasses. Photo by Janey Prevéy (USGS)
Burned sagebrush habitat
Measuring annual grass abundance in a burned sagebrush plot. Photo by Janet Prevéy.
Measuring annual grass abundance in a burned sagebrush plot. Photo by Janet Prevéy.
PReSET Infographic
Process map of the application of the Prioritizing Restoration of Sagebrush Ecosystems Tool (PReSET) within the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Area.
Process map of the application of the Prioritizing Restoration of Sagebrush Ecosystems Tool (PReSET) within the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Area.
Average abundance values within neighborhood clusters across the sage-grouse range over 6 low points
linkAverage abundance values within neighborhood clusters across the sage-grouse range over six low points.
Average abundance values within neighborhood clusters across the sage-grouse range over 6 low points
linkAverage abundance values within neighborhood clusters across the sage-grouse range over six low points.
Burros in Lake Pleasant HMA
Burros of the Lake Pleasant Herd Management Area, Arizona. Photo by K. Whyle (USGS).
Burros of the Lake Pleasant Herd Management Area, Arizona. Photo by K. Whyle (USGS).
Tracking northwestern pond turtles at Fall Creek Reservoir
USGS scientist Nick Esser using radio telemetry to track northwestern pond turtles at Fall Creek Reservoir in Oregon. USGS researchers partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study movement of turtles in response to fluctuating water levels.
USGS scientist Nick Esser using radio telemetry to track northwestern pond turtles at Fall Creek Reservoir in Oregon. USGS researchers partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study movement of turtles in response to fluctuating water levels.
Agua Fria National Monument Science Plan Kickoff Meeting - 2023
11 individuals collaborating on potential science needs in preparation for drafting the Agua Fria National Monument Science Plan. This kickoff meeting occurred at the BLM field office on June 30, 2023.
11 individuals collaborating on potential science needs in preparation for drafting the Agua Fria National Monument Science Plan. This kickoff meeting occurred at the BLM field office on June 30, 2023.
Rapid Wildfire Risk Assessment: A Visual Guide
A visual guide to rapid wildfire risk assessment from the Wildfire Research Team (WiRē).
A visual guide to rapid wildfire risk assessment from the Wildfire Research Team (WiRē).
Wild horse stands in sagebrush within the Frisco Herd Management area, UT
Wild horse stands in sagebrush, within the Frisco Herd Management Area, Utah. Photo by L. Prevot.
Wild horse stands in sagebrush, within the Frisco Herd Management Area, Utah. Photo by L. Prevot.
Sagebrush with and without cheatgrass
Sagebrush ecosystems with (top) and without (bottom) invasive annual grasses near Billings, MT (Photos: David Wood, USGS).
Sagebrush ecosystems with (top) and without (bottom) invasive annual grasses near Billings, MT (Photos: David Wood, USGS).
Horses in the Frisco HMA
Wild horses stand in a sagebrush landscape in the Frisco Herd Management Area, Utah. Photo by E. Long (USGS)
Wild horses stand in a sagebrush landscape in the Frisco Herd Management Area, Utah. Photo by E. Long (USGS)
ARMI scientists visit Capitol Hill during the 2023 Amphibian Week
ARMI scientists (Mike Adams, Erin Muths, Evan Grant and Kelly Smalling) visiting congress during Amphibian Week in 2023
ARMI scientists (Mike Adams, Erin Muths, Evan Grant and Kelly Smalling) visiting congress during Amphibian Week in 2023
Researcher holding a wood frog
Researcher holds a wood frog in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo by Amanda Kissel (USGS).
Researcher holds a wood frog in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo by Amanda Kissel (USGS).
National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information Systems Contact Information
National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information Systems Contact Information
National Early Detection and Rapid Response Information Systems Contact Information