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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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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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Virtual Symposium: Informing Species Conservation in a Changing World

Virtual Symposium: Informing Species Conservation in a Changing World

Please join us on March 29th and 30th for a virtual symposium hosted by the USGS Species Management Research Program showcasing climate-related...

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USGS Friday's Findings - March 25 2022

USGS Friday's Findings - March 25 2022

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

Speaker: Dr. Ryan C. Burner, Research Wildlife Biologist, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental...

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Research Spotlight: Drought Vulnerability Maps for Sierra Nevada Forests

Research Spotlight: Drought Vulnerability Maps for Sierra Nevada Forests

USGS and partners have created maps of forest vulnerability to drought in the Sierra Nevada, aimed at helping managers determine where forest...

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Penguins May Wear Tuxedos, But It’s Their Genes That Are Teaching USGS Scientists About Penguin Health

Penguins May Wear Tuxedos, But It’s Their Genes That Are Teaching USGS Scientists About Penguin Health

Seabirds are among the most threatened marine taxonomic groups in the world, and among seabirds, the penguins are the most threatened seabird family...

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Tips for Dryland Restoration - Winter 2021-2022

Tips for Dryland Restoration - Winter 2021-2022

IN THIS EDITION: 2021 year in review, native seed development process, RestoreNet protocol published and lots of associated research, a handful of...

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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 - March 11 2022

Friday's Findings - March 11 2022

Date: March 11, 2022 from 2 - 2:30 pm ET

Speaker: Adam Sepulveda, Research Zoologist, USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center

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Environmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species

Environmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species

USGS Science is Refining eDNA Techniques and Developing New Applications 

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With Livestock Gone, an Island’s Decimated Native Flora Makes a Comeback

With Livestock Gone, an Island’s Decimated Native Flora Makes a Comeback

A century of ranching severely damaged Santa Rosa Island’s rich plant diversity. A new study finds that native plant species are recovering after...

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USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022

USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022

USGS researchers Davina Passeri, Erika Lentz, and Nicholas Enwright, co-organized and led a two-part session at the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting titled...

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