Here are some USGS Web pages with more information on ecosystem monitoring and Anywhere:
Western Fisheries Research Center
The Western Fisheries Research Center is nationally and internationally recognized for research on diseases of salmon and trout, and for the development of molecular biological tools for natural resource management.
(Score: 1.689)
Chesapeake Bay activities
Information on USGS studies of Chesapeake Bay, the nations largest estuary, concerned with water quality, ecosystem history and change, vital habitat and biological resources,and land use studies.
(Score: 1.424)
Biological status and trends
Description only without links on the Biological Status and Trends program which provides information on the status and trends of our Nations flora, fauna, and ecosystems.
(Score: 1.380)
Fort Collins Science Center
Homepage of the Fort Collins Science Center in Colorado with links to programs in ecological research, staff directory, science support, news and events, science features, publications, and research spotlights.
(Score: 1.261)
Place-Based Studies Program
Homepage for the Place-Based Studies Program with links to projects in Chesapeake Bay, Greater Yellowstone, Mojave Desert, Platte River, Salton Sea, San Francisco, and south Florida. Includes video in MPEG, Quickline, and AVI formats.
(Score: 1.051)
Earthshots, satellite images of environmental change
Satellite images of geographic areas of interest, cities, deserts, glaciers, geologic features,disaster areas,water bodies,and wildlife linked with articles, maps, and other images such as AVHRR, photographs,and special projects images.
(Score: 1.000)
Global change research: a focus on mountain ecosystems
Overview of interdisciplinary research studies in Glacier National Park to understand how this mountain wilderness responds to present climatic variability and other external stressors, such as air pollution, and links to detailed reports.
(Score: 1.000)
Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center
Geographical isolation of the Hawaiian Islands has resulted in the evolution of endemic species unique in the world. Research at the Center aims at preventing the further extinction of these species. Links to projects,publications and other data.
(Score: 1.000)
Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter
A presentation of bird photographs, songs, identification tips, distribution maps, and life history information for North American birds, and a forum for commentary and discussion on birds.
(Score: 0.811)
Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative
Homepage for the Dept. of Interiors Initiative coordinated by the USGS for amphibian (frogs,toads,salamanders and newts) monitoring, research, and conservation. Links to National Atlas for Amphibian Distribution, photos, and interactive map server.
(Score: 0.690)
Biomonitoring of Environmental Status and Trends (BEST) Program
Homepage for BEST Program research evaluating environmental contaminants and their effects on species and lands under stewardship of the Dept. of the Interior. Provides links to projects, data and products, and contacts.
(Score: 0.690)
Contaminant Biology Program
The Contaminant Biology Program investigates contaminant exposure and effects on fish, wildlife, and other organisms, their habitat and ecosystems. Links include description of projects, research centers, and news.
(Score: 0.690)
Fire ecology research
Study of wildland fire history and fire ecology such as the invasion of nonnative grasses, in the Sierra Nevada forests, California shrublands, and the Mojave and Sonoran deserts to develop management techniques that will reduce hazards.
(Score: 0.690)
Geographic Analysis and Monitoring Program
Geographic Analysis and Monitoring Program (GAM) conducts studies about land surface change, environmental and human health, fire and urban ecology, and natural hazards to help decision-makers in land-use planning and land management.
(Score: 0.690)
National Wetlands Research Center
Homepage for the National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette, Louisiana with links to general information, staff, issues and capabilities, library, publications and data.
(Score: 0.690)
Status and trends of the Nations biological resources
This report is major publication on national biological resources that compiles and presents status and trends information for use by resource managers and the public. Presents detail information on ecosystems, plants, and animals.
(Score: 0.690)
The Virtual Fish: Semipermeable Membrane Device (SPMD) basics
Paper by Duane Chapman for the 6th International SPMD Workshop and Symposium on a semipermeable membrane device (SPMD)measures contaminants in water by mimicking the parts of fish that cause concentration of specific chemicals in fish tissues.
(Score: 0.690)
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