In Navajo culture, the black bear holds deep significance, symbolizing strength, protection, and a connection to nature and the spiritual world. We are assisting the Navajo Nation in developing guidelines to manage human-bear interactions. tinyurl.com/26w3wnr6 Images: USGS

Wildfire can influence habitat conditions for mule deer, elk, mountain lions & black bears in New Mexico. We are helping to design better restoration treatments that reduce wildfires & improve habitat conditions for wildlife. Pics: Mountain lion, USGS tinyurl.com/5n6ab4wn

White-tailed deer are economically important in North Carolina as they generate revenue, support businesses and attract tourists. Our ongoing research helps determine how urbanization affects deer and the landscapes that support them. tinyurl.com/bdmyb3ms Pic: USDA

We are excited to release “A Hawk’s View of 2024” and “10-Year Overview.” The fact sheets highlight our program’s success in training of the next generation of natural resource professionals, applied research, and technical assistance. Images: USGS tinyurl.com/yz7cdjmk

Solar is growing in the U.S., however the effects on birds are poorly understood. Information on the number of species and the presence or absence of birds may help managers monitor biodiversity, raise public awareness, and guide management. Pics: USFWS. tinyurl.com/337zcvt2

Agrivoltaics is the use of land for both agriculture and solar energy production. While this approach has potential to lessen competition for land, it’s effectiveness and impacts on agroecosystems are not well understood. Images: USGS. tinyurl.com/47abj5vm

In 2022, U.S. residents spent $99.4 billion on fishing. Smallmouth bass fishing is important in WV and contributes to the economy. We are working with the WV Div. of Natural Resources to understand factors affecting the health of the fishery. Pics: USFWS tinyurl.com/2x2njp3h

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal disease threatening deer throughout the U.S. It spreads naturally or though human activities. CWD has been detected in 34 states, with increasing risks of it entering Massachusetts. Image: USGS tinyurl.com/72rbkxv3

Bighorn sheep face threats due to M. ovi, a pathogen that causes respiratory disease. Discover our ongoing partnership with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana. tinyurl.com/3fzezncp Images: USGS

The risks posed to amphibians by roads include vehicle collisions, habitat fragmentation, and barriers to seasonal movements. We are leading research to assess road risks and developing solutions in Iowa. #AmphibianWeek tinyurl.com/mr3n7k6u Images: NPS and USGS

Did you know that American bullfrogs are causing BIG problems for native wildlife in Arizona? These non-native frogs are a threat to species like the Chiricahua leopard frog and northern Mexican garter snake, which are already struggling to survive! tinyurl.com/ms796u2u

The crawfish frog is rapidly declining across its range! This unique species lives primarily in upland habitats and relies on crayfish/mammal burrows. We are using radiotelemetry to track the frogs to better understand their habitat requirements. tinyurl.com/43w7vy2w

Boreal toads were once common in the La Barge Creek watershed in Wyoming but have experienced significant population declines. These declines are linked to habitat loss and infection by the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. #amphibianweek tinyurl.com/583ybzmf

We partner with the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center and five National Wildlife Refuges where there is a high risk of Bsal, a newly emerging pathogenic fungus of amphibians. Our research may support management decisions for reducing these threats. usgs.gov/staff-profiles…

Invasive American bullfrogs are a threat to wildlife in southeast Arizona, including some endangered reptiles and amphibians like Chiricahua leopard frogs & northern Mexican garter snakes. These bullfrogs can spread quickly and reproduce easily! tinyurl.com/ms796u2u

In response to a petition to relist western gray wolves, USFWS concluded that relisting in the western U.S. was not necessary. The species status assessment included research from our Idaho Unit. Images: USGS. tinyurl.com/28ft6bna

The New Mexico CRU is studying how American pronghorn interact with fences in the Chihuahuan desert. By examining the impact of barriers on their movements, the goal is to identify corridors and obstacles where enhancements can help pronghorn movement. tinyurl.com/2ex884hz

Exciting news! Matt Kauffman, Unit Leader, Wyoming CRU, has been awarded the 2024 Aldo Leopold Conservation Award! This is awarded to individuals who have made lasting contributions to the conservation of mammals and their habitats. tinyurl.com/f335vsmn

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend, Dr. Michael Conroy, 72. Mike’s 30+ year career began at the USFWS, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; in 1986 he became Assistant Leader of the Georgia CRU. He will be sorely missed. tinyurl.com/49nbmtch

Our Montana Fishery CRU is working with Yellowstone National Park to examine the impacts of invasive lake trout on the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout. People enjoy fishing for the species & the trout serve as a food source for grizzly bears & eagles. tinyurl.com/554uf2ar