USGS scientist conducting agricultural research
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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.
USGS scientist conducting agricultural research
Pictured are members of the Wildfire Research (WiRe) Team, a nonprofit organization that works with wildfire practitioners to help communities adapt to wildfires. (Public domain.)
Pictured are members of the Wildfire Research (WiRe) Team, a nonprofit organization that works with wildfire practitioners to help communities adapt to wildfires. (Public domain.)
This photo was taken just before wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
This photo was taken just before wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
This photo was taken just after wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
This photo was taken just after wildfire mitigation efforts. The WiRe (Wildfire Research Team) conducts research on these mitigation efforts and other components of wildfires and communities. More can be learned on their website.
A little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) with white-nose syndrome hibernating in a Virginia cave during late spring of 2016.
A little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) with white-nose syndrome hibernating in a Virginia cave during late spring of 2016.
Pinus edulis on a rocky outcrop near Colorado National Monument. Photo by Andreas Wion (USGS).
Pinus edulis on a rocky outcrop near Colorado National Monument. Photo by Andreas Wion (USGS).
The Colorado River in Grand Canyon taken from Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.
The Colorado River in Grand Canyon taken from Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.
![Cheatgrass invaded landscape](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Aldridge_Cheatgrass_NV_20170403_143819.jpg?itok=yD9zupJz)
Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.A.
Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) invasion of sagebrush habitats after a fire in northwestern Nevada, U.S.A.
![The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/New%20Lab.jpg?itok=5FtxiUrk)
The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center
The Molecular Ecology Lab at the Fort Collins Science Center
Invasive black and white tegu lizards (Salvator merianae). USGS is working on development of tools for the detection and capture of invasive reptiles in Florida.
Invasive black and white tegu lizards (Salvator merianae). USGS is working on development of tools for the detection and capture of invasive reptiles in Florida.
Alaska Interior mountain range shot with snow capped mountains.
Alaska Interior mountain range shot with snow capped mountains.
![Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/Chaco%20Culture%20NHP%20-%20huber.jpg?itok=UZpzB5Oo)
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico.
A landscape view of the "Devil's Backbone" near Loveland, CO.
A landscape view of the "Devil's Backbone" near Loveland, CO.
A view of the highway going over Loveland Pass in Colorado.
A view of the highway going over Loveland Pass in Colorado.
A sunset in western Loveland, Colorado.
A sunset in western Loveland, Colorado.
![Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/TegugrassEmmaHanslowe.jpg?itok=z2AISvTQ)
Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.
Black and white Tegu lizard in the Florida Everglades grass.
![Dissected bat guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body fragments of midges.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/fragments%20of%20midge%20found%20in%20guanoValdez.jpg?itok=cnU1RlBA)
Dissected guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body fragments of midges.
Dissected guano pellet showing antennae, eyes, and body fragments of midges.
![Wind turbines and a rainbow towering high above trees on an island in Hawaii. Paul Cryan, USGS, Fort Collins Science Center.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/windturbineHawaii_Paul_Cryan_0.jpg?itok=HJEuBL-z)
Wind turbines and a rainbow towering high above trees on an island in Hawaii. Paul Cryan, USGS, Fort Collins Science Center.
Wind turbines and a rainbow towering high above trees on an island in Hawaii. Paul Cryan, USGS, Fort Collins Science Center.
The South Platte River at the 52 Bridge. Photo by Laura Perry, USGS.
The South Platte River at the 52 Bridge. Photo by Laura Perry, USGS.
![The South Platte River at 104th Street bridge in Denver, CO. Photo by Lindsay Reynolds, USGS.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/SouthPlatte104thLindsayReynoldsUSGS.jpg?itok=XtkvA8HD)
The South Platte River at 104th Street bridge in Denver, CO. Photo by Lindsay Reynolds, USGS.
The South Platte River at 104th Street bridge in Denver, CO. Photo by Lindsay Reynolds, USGS.