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There is always something news worthy happening at the Fort Collins Science Center. Read below to learn more about our latest research, new advances in our fields of study, and topics that affect all of our lives.

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Scientists with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) coauthor new, more comprehensive method for estimating bat species distributions and trends over time

USGS FORT scientists with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) recently coauthored a publication introducing a novel integrated species...

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Gall watching is the new bird watching

Looking for a new hobby? When plants are infested by certain organisms, they produce abnormal plant tissue growths known as galls. But how do you know...

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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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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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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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Sara Oyler-McCance receives the University of Maine's Distinguished Wildlife Alum Award

The University of Maine selected Sara Oyler-McCance to receive the Distinguished Wildlife Alum Award for 2025. This award reflects the Department of...

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USGS Wildlife Health Awareness Day

Join us for a special one-hour Friday's Findings celebrating the first-ever USGS Wildlife Health Awareness Day! 

Date:  April 25, 2025, at 2:00-2:30 pm...

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New study on the economics of public land treatments reveals treatment characteristics influence costs

Limited information exists on the costs of public land treatments, such as controlling flammable weeds and conducting prescribed burns, but managers...

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A novel method for estimating pathogen presence, prevalence, load, and dynamics at multiple scales

FORT staff with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) co-authored a publication in Scientific Reports on a new modeling framework for...

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New research highlights opportunities for enhacing amphibian occupancy in Rocky Mountain National Park

Determining where animals are, and if they are persisting across protected landscapes, is necessary to implement appropriate management and...

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FORT scientists host interactive training on bat monitoring data management and analysis

USGS FORT staff with the North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) held an in-person workshop to train potential users of the NABat Partner Portal...

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FORT scientists present research at the Society for Range Management 2025 Annual Meeting

A group of FORT scientists presented virtually and in-person at the Society for Range Management 2025 Annual Meeting in Spokane, Washington, from...

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