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Protecting Protected Land from Pesticides

Protecting Protected Land from Pesticides

A new paper in Science of the Total Environment, co‑authored by researchers from several USGS Mission Areas and Centers, including the California...

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Scent Dogs Join Tick Surveillance Efforts

Scent Dogs Join Tick Surveillance Efforts

National CASC-supported researchers find that scent detection dogs can accurately and efficiently find winter ticks – parasites that are linked to...

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Wild about wildlife: leveraging park visitor support to fund conservation

Wild about wildlife: leveraging park visitor support to fund conservation

Every year, millions of people visit national parks hoping to see iconic wildlife like bears, elk, and bison. Conserving wildlife, and the landscapes...

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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: How Wildfires Reshape Landscapes

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: How Wildfires Reshape Landscapes

Wildfires reshape landscapes, both to the benefit and detriment of impacted areas. After the smoke clears, they can continue to cause hazards like...

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Small, common, and hidden: Collecting and integrating data on amphibian species abundances and distribution

Small, common, and hidden: Collecting and integrating data on amphibian species abundances and distribution

Title:  Small, common, and hidden: Collecting and integrating data on amphibian species abundances and distribution

Speaker:  Evan Grant, Northeast...

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Making every visit count: How Federal agencies estimate visitation to our public lands and waters

Making every visit count: How Federal agencies estimate visitation to our public lands and waters

In a new study, researchers review current approaches used by federal agencies to estimate recreational visitation to their lands and waters, as well...

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Celebrating American Wetlands Month with USGS Wetland Science

Celebrating American Wetlands Month with USGS Wetland Science

This month we’re recognizing American Wetlands Month by sharing the important wetland science the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC)...

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Coldwater Fish in Warm Waters: Redband Trout in the Upper Klamath Lake

Coldwater Fish in Warm Waters: Redband Trout in the Upper Klamath Lake

The warmer waters of the Upper Klamath Lake were once thought to be inhospitable to native redband trout, a coldwater fish species. However...

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Fighting Back Invasive Plants Through “Liko Nā Pilina” or “Budding New Relationships”

Fighting Back Invasive Plants Through “Liko Nā Pilina” or “Budding New Relationships”

Pacific Islands CASC funded researchers found that a fresh approach to managing interactions between native and introduced plants may help restore...

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Identifying Traits that Can Help Plants Succeed in New Environments

Identifying Traits that Can Help Plants Succeed in New Environments

New research supported by the Northeast CASC identifies key plant traits for successfully relocating native plants while avoiding the spread of more...

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Inaugural USGS Wildlife Health Awareness Day - April 25, 2025

Inaugural USGS Wildlife Health Awareness Day - April 25, 2025

At the USGS, we are a leader in wildlife health research and disease surveillance, prioritizing the health and safety of American communities, lands...

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