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Could You Be a Mendenhall Fellow?

Could You Be a Mendenhall Fellow?

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking new Mendenhall Research Fellows! The USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for...

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Protecting Monarchs through Forecasting the Future

Protecting Monarchs through Forecasting the Future

Midwest CASC supported researchers are using climate projections to identify areas that will remain suitable for monarchs, helping guide conservation...

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Collaborative Efforts May Help Forest Climate Adaptation Planning in the Southwest

Collaborative Efforts May Help Forest Climate Adaptation Planning in the Southwest

A recent article in Fire Ecology demonstrates how collaboration and co-production can allow forest managers in the Southwest to better learn about...

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Mapping Climate Refuges for Foothill Yellow-legged Frogs

Mapping Climate Refuges for Foothill Yellow-legged Frogs

Southwest and Northeast CASC mapping identifies potential climate strongholds for vulnerable foothill yellow-legged frogs, charting a path forward for...

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Water-Starved Shrubs Likely Intensified Recent Wildfires in Southern California

Water-Starved Shrubs Likely Intensified Recent Wildfires in Southern California

Researchers link shrubs that died during a severe drought to recent large fires.  

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Friday's Findings - August 26, 2022

Friday's Findings - August 26, 2022

Title: Science to streamline renewable energy development:  the Renewables-Wildlife Solutions Initiative

Date: August 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm Eastern

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Working with Kansas Farmers and Non-Farmers to Benefit Habitat, Wildlife, Land, Aquatic Biodiversity

Working with Kansas Farmers and Non-Farmers to Benefit Habitat, Wildlife, Land, Aquatic Biodiversity

The Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, USGS Ecosystems Mission Area, located at Kansas State University, is working with conservation...

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Science Communication Summer Intern Explores North Carolina’s Snakes – and Their Parasites

Science Communication Summer Intern Explores North Carolina’s Snakes – and Their Parasites

A National and Southeast CASC science communication summer intern shares her experience of searching the forests of North Carolina for snakes and...

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Coral Reefs in 3D: A New Look at Guam’s Marine Habitats

Coral Reefs in 3D: A New Look at Guam’s Marine Habitats

Pacific Island CASC supported research uses an innovate technique to map Guam’s coral reefs to protect them from the effects of climate change. 

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David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

This release was originally shared by the Department of the Interior. 

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Dignitaries, scientists celebrate advanced technologies in Great Lakes research

Dignitaries, scientists celebrate advanced technologies in Great Lakes research

ASHLAND, Wis. — Reporters are invited to an event Tuesday, August 9, showcasing the use of sailboat-like drones, autonomous underwater vehicles, large...

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Friday's Findings - August 12, 2022

Friday's Findings - August 12, 2022

Title: Getting the Most out of Climate Change Scenario Planning: A Decade of Lessons Learned 

Date: Friday, August 12th at 2:00 pm Eastern

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