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USGS Researchers Discuss Sagebrush Science Convergence at FORT
The USGS Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) cohosted a joint workshop with the Colorado River Basin: Actionable and Strategic Integrated...
Global Trends in Recreational Angling Across the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study co-authored by National CASC Fish Biologist Abigail Lynch reveals global trends in angling interest and activity across the course of the...
Native Prairie Stream Fishes in Nebraska’s Sandhills Ecoregion
Greater than half of known fish diversity is supported by freshwater that accounts for approximately 3% of global water supply. The Nebraska CRU at Dr...
Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or...