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Friday's Findings - May 6, 2022

Friday's Findings - May 6, 2022

Date: May 6, 2022 from 2:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern time

Speaker: Ellis Q. Margolis, USGS Fort Collins Science Center, New Mexico Landscapes Field Station

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Ecologist recognized by the Ecological Society of America for long and distinguished service and contributions to the scientific community

Ecologist recognized by the Ecological Society of America for long and distinguished service and contributions to the scientific community

The Ecological Society of America has awarded Jill S. Baron, Research Ecologist at Fort Collins Science Center and Director of John Wesley Powell...

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Release of Invasive Annual Grass (IAG) Spatial Dataset Compilation and Synthesis Products

Release of Invasive Annual Grass (IAG) Spatial Dataset Compilation and Synthesis Products

A compilation of spatial data products and synthesis resources has been released. These information transfer resources support land managers and...

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New Research Verifies Invasive Tegu Lizards Adaptable to Various Climates

New Research Verifies Invasive Tegu Lizards Adaptable to Various Climates

Invasive tegu lizards from South America are currently established in four locations in Florida and negatively impact native, ground-nesting animals...

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Friday's Findings - February 25 2022

Friday's Findings - February 25 2022

Date: February 25, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speakers: 
John M. Mola, Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow, Fort Collins Science Center 
Ian S...

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Translating the Relevance of USGS Science to Trout Unlimited’s Conservation and Engagement Work

Translating the Relevance of USGS Science to Trout Unlimited’s Conservation and Engagement Work

Scientists with the USGS and Trout Unlimited (TU) recently hosted an event to facilitate cross-organizational learning and collaborative...

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Biologists Address Wind Energy Impact to Bats

Biologists Address Wind Energy Impact to Bats

New research published in a Special Issue of the Journal Animals advances our knowledge of the interactions of bats with wind turbines. Scientists lay...

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How Can Managers Respond to Changing Ecosystems?

How Can Managers Respond to Changing Ecosystems?

A new Special Section in the journal BioScience provides an in-depth exposition of the Resist-Accept-Direct framework, a new approach to guide natural...

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Ecologist recognized by Department of Interior for Exceptional Scientific Contributions

Ecologist recognized by Department of Interior for Exceptional Scientific Contributions

Research Ecologist Dr. Craig Allen was recently awarded the Department of Interior Distinguished Service Award for developing a deep understanding of...

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Field Research for the Benefit of Bees

Field Research for the Benefit of Bees

USGS scientists take on the task of surveying native bee populations to understand what may put native bees at risk, and how to help them.  

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Fort Collins Science Center Ecologists Share Expertise on Invasive Species

Fort Collins Science Center Ecologists Share Expertise on Invasive Species

Research Ecologists Amy Yackel Adams and Andrea Currylow present “Invasive Reptiles: Lizards, Treesnakes, and Burmese Pythons, Oh My!” lecture

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National Park Visitor Spending Contributed $28.6 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2020, Report NPS and USGS

National Park Visitor Spending Contributed $28.6 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2020, Report NPS and USGS

Visitor spending in communities near national parks resulted in a $28.6 billion contribution to the nation's economy and supported 234,000 jobs in...

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