Billions More Milkweeds Needed to Restore Monarchs
As many as 1.8 billion additional stems of milkweed plants may be needed in North America to return imperiled monarch butterflies to a sustainable population size, according to a recently published...
View ArticleMore Milkweeds Located Throughout the Landscape Can Help Conserve Monarchs
Adding milkweeds and other native flowering plants into midwestern agricultural lands is key to restoring monarch butterflies, with milkweed sowers from all sectors of society being critically needed...
View ArticlePublic Invitation: USGS La Crosse Science Center Opens Doors for Interactive...
The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly open house at a local U.S. Geological Survey center for ecology research on Saturday, September 9.
View ArticleTree Swallow GLRI Story Map
This Story Maps accompanies 4 peer-reviewed publications to provide a convenient and useful tool to access the information contained within these four peer-reviewed publications. The tree swallow data...
View ArticleLarge-scale Review of Amphibian Species and Community Response to Climate Change
Amphibian species and community richness has been declining in North America and climate change may play a role in these declines. Global climate change has led to a range shift of many wildlife...
View ArticleDetecting Invasive and Rare Species with the National Streamflow Network
Two recently published papers suggest the integration of environmental DNA, or eDNA, sampling at select National Streamflow Network streamgages in the U.S. Northwest is feasible.
View ArticleUSGS Responds to Spring Flooding
U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring flooding across the country as spring weather is in full swing. Warming temperatures, increased precipitation and snowmelt have caused moderate to major...
View ArticleUse of Robotic DNA Samplers That Can Rapidly Detect Invasive Aquatic Species
USGS researchers and their collaborators demonstrated the efficacy of using robotic environmental DNA samplers for bio surveillance in freshwater systems, showing that samples collected, processed, and...
View ArticleFriday's Findings - November 20 2020
Imperilment and Recovery of the Monarch ButterflyDate: November 20, 2020 from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern timeSpeaker: Wayne Thogmartin, USGS-Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences CenterWebinar LinkCall-in...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: Study of Asian Carp Deterrent Begins in January
Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists about the project? Please contact Randy Hines or Marisa Lubeck.
View ArticleInvasive Zebra Mussels Found in Pet Stores in 21 States
A citizen’s report of an invasive zebra mussel found in an aquarium moss package found in a pet store prompted a U.S. Geological Survey expert on invasive aquatic species to trigger nationwide alerts...
View ArticleMedia Availability: Study of Invasive Carp Deterrent Underway in Keokuk
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center will be available on June 3 for in-person interviews and updates on an invasive carp deterrent study...
View ArticleEnvironmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species
USGS Science is Refining eDNA Techniques and Developing New Applications
View ArticleUSGS Friday's Findings - March 25 2022
Date: March 25, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern timeSpeaker: Dr. Ryan C. Burner, Research Wildlife Biologist, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center
View ArticleToxicity of Forever Chemicals Varies Among Amphibian Species
Some important amphibian species are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, than other species, according to a recent study.
View ArticleUpper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Experiencing Widespread and Regional...
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District; and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with others, have released a report regarding the Ecological Status and...
View ArticleFriday's Findings - November 4th 2022
Title: Science to Support the Conservation of Native Freshwater Mussels in Large Rivers Date: November 4th at 2:00 pm EasternSpeaker: Teresa Newton, Fishery Biologist, Upper Midwest Environmental...
View ArticleMedia Alert: Calling all Wisconsin duck hunters! USGS survey available for...
Public input requested An annual waterfowl harvest survey is open to duck hunter feedback now through Dec. 31 for the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of Wisconsin.
View ArticleFriday's Findings - June 23 2023
Title: Movers and Shakers: Invasive and Native Fish Passage at Large River Navigation Locks and DamsSpeaker: Andrea Fritts, Research Fish Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey Upper Midwest Environmental...
View ArticleTap 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 PFAS, according to a new study by the U.S....
View ArticleI Am A...Science Careers Book For Kids
This activity book is an illustrative guide designed to introduce young minds about the exciting world of science careers. From ichthyologists to wildlife biologists, this book showcases a variety of...
View ArticleFriday's Findings - September 15 2023
Title: Diverse Portfolios: Investing in Tributaries for Restoration of Large River FishesSpeaker: Kristen Bouska, Research Ecologist, USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences CenterDate: September...
View ArticleUSGS to deploy bait stations for invasive grass carp in Upper Mississippi River
Scientists are assessing whether the bait can reduce the effort and cost required to manage invasive grass carp.
View ArticleLatest science findings from Ocean Ecology Research to be presented at...
USGS scientists will present findings from their ocean and coastal research at three scientific conferences this February. USGS research in ocean ecology focuses on improving our understanding of our...
View ArticleUSGS deploys equipment to measure waves in Upper Mississippi River’s Pool 13
The research will inform conservation planning for aquatic plants and mussels
View ArticleUSGS Friday's Findings - July 12, 2024
Title: Blowing in the Wind (Or the Shipping Container): Airborne eDNA for BiosurveillanceDate: July 124, 2024, from 2:00-2:30pmSpeaker: Stephen F. Spear, PhD, Research Biologist, USGS Upper Midwest...
View ArticleNew study of bat habitats and wind energy can help energy providers minimize...
Mexican free-tailed bat habitats overlap strongly with areas suitable for wind energy, but the risk of collisions varies throughout the year.
View ArticleHunter survey available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan
An annual waterfowl harvest survey is open to duck hunter feedback now through December 31 for the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of Wisconsin.
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