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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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Science Educators Build ‘Pilina’ (Relationships) at the Recent ‘Earth to Sky’ Workshop in Hawaiʻi

Science Educators Build ‘Pilina’ (Relationships) at the Recent ‘Earth to Sky’ Workshop in Hawaiʻi

An immersive 3-day workshop, supported by the Pacific Islands CASC, connected 42 educators to place-based teaching resources and current climate...

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Alaska CASC Engagement with Salmon Fishing Community Featured in the White House’s “Ocean Justice Strategy”

Alaska CASC Engagement with Salmon Fishing Community Featured in the White House’s “Ocean Justice Strategy”

The new White House Ocean Justice Strategy features an Alaska CASC-funded project that engaged with the Yakutat community to monitor and manage salmon...

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Scientists bite back at invasive mosquitoes, work for Hawaiian Honeycreeper conservation

Scientists bite back at invasive mosquitoes, work for Hawaiian Honeycreeper conservation

Biologists from the U.S. Geological Survey are racing the clock to pull four species of native Hawaiian Honeycreeper forest birds back from the brink...

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Friday's Findings - March 8, 2024

Friday's Findings - March 8, 2024

Title: Celebrating International Women's Day and the Paths Taken to a Career in Science

Date: March 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Pacific

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In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

This publication examined patterns and predictors of non-native plant invasion following fire across the western United States by synthesizing data...

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San Francisco Bay Shallow Water Strategic Placement Pilot Project

San Francisco Bay Shallow Water Strategic Placement Pilot Project

The USGS is providing support for an innovative project between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Conservancy, and Port of Redwood...

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Alessandra Jerolleman, Supporting Equity as a Climate Justice Leader

Alessandra Jerolleman, Supporting Equity as a Climate Justice Leader

Alessandra Jerolleman takes the lead on climate justice with the National CASC and brings a comprehensive approach to tackling equity and justice...

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New Publication Looks at Wildfire Policy in the United States

New Publication Looks at Wildfire Policy in the United States

A comprehensive OECD Environmental Policy Paper on wildfire risk, policy, and strategy in the United States explains how to incorporate climate change...

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Mapping the Effect of Permafrost on One Alaskan Community as They Respond to a Changing Environment

Mapping the Effect of Permafrost on One Alaskan Community as They Respond to a Changing Environment

As permafrost thawing threatens the village of Nunapitchuk, scientists, tribal leaders, and policy experts collaborate to create a relocation plan...

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Latest science findings from Ocean Ecology Research to be presented at Conferences in February 2024

Latest science findings from Ocean Ecology Research to be presented at Conferences in February 2024

USGS scientists will present findings from their ocean and coastal research at three scientific conferences this February.  USGS research in ocean...

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Friday's Findings - February 23, 2024

Friday's Findings - February 23, 2024

Title:  National EDRR Framework: focus on tools for early detection 

Speaker: Wes Daniel, Fish Biologist, USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center 

Date...

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