Ecosystem News and Info Tracker - US

Feb 01 2025 54 ep. 3 mins 1
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Ecosystem News Tracker: Your Daily Source for Nature's Updates

Stay informed with "Ecosystem News Tracker," your go-to podcast for daily updates on the world's ecosystems. From wildlife and plant life to water bodies and natural landscapes, we cover all aspects of nature. Join us for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the latest news in environmental science. Subscribe now and never miss an update on the health of our planet.

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Ethical Animal Research Practices Upheld by Western Fisheries Research Center's IACUC

Feb 01 2025 1 mins  
The Western Fisheries Research Center's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a crucial entity dedicated to ensuring ethical and responsible animal research practices. Tasked with supervising animal care and use programs, the committee operates under the stringent guidelines set forth by the Public Health Service Policy and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laborat

Deer Hunting Crucial in Combating Chronic Wasting Disease, Study Finds

Jan 29 2025 2 mins  
A new study highlights the critical role of deer hunting in managing chronic wasting disease (CWD), an affliction threatening deer populations across North America. Researchers have found that consistent hunting efforts over extended periods can significantly reduce CWD prevalence and limit its spread. The study emphasizes that hunting is not merely a recreational activity, but a s

Predicting PFAS Contamination in US Groundwater: Protecting Drinking Water Supplies

Jan 25 2025 2 mins  
Predictions of PFAS in Groundwater at Drinking Water Supply Depths in the United StatesOn January 24, 2025, from 2:00 to 2:30 pm Eastern (11:00 to 11:30 am Pacific), a pivotal presentation will delve into the pressing issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater at drinking water supply depths across the United States. The session will be led by Kelly Smalling

Data-Driven Climate Education Workshop in Hawai'i Empowers Educators

Jan 22 2025 3 mins  
Collaborating for Climate: Insights from a Data-Driven Educator Workshop in Hawai‘iOn January 24, 2025, a virtual gathering highlighted a pivotal event in climate education and action in Hawai‘i. Titled “Collaborating For Climate: Insights From a Data-Driven Educator Workshop in Hawai‘i,” this workshop showcased innovative efforts to integrate data and education in addres

Empowering Educators for Climate Action: Data-Driven Insights from Hawaiʻi Workshop

Jan 18 2025 3 mins  
In an age where climate change poses unprecedented challenges, the need for collective action and innovative approaches is more crucial than ever. On January 24, 2025, a significant step toward this goal unfolded at a data-driven educator workshop in Hawaiʻi, titled "Collaborating For Climate: Insights From a Data-Driven Educator Workshop." Held virtually from 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern

Fort Collins Science Center Leads Innovative Collaboration to Protect Green River Ecosystem

Jan 15 2025 3 mins  
The Fort Collins Science Center recently celebrated a milestone in ecological and hydrological research by hosting the Third Annual Big Rivers Data Integration Workshop on December 4-5. This significant event brought together a collaboration of esteemed scientists from the Fort Collins Science Center (FORT), Colorado State University, and the Northern Colorado Plateau Network of th

Sagebrush Biome Facing Invasive Grass Threat: New Study Reveals Crucial Insights for Effective Management

Jan 11 2025 3 mins  
Invasive annual grasses have become a significant ecological challenge across the sagebrush biome, a vast and vital landscape in North America. These grasses, which include species like cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), pose a threat by diminishing native vegetation, altering fire regimes, and potentially transforming entire ecosystems.A comprehensive study spanning over three decades,

Safeguarding the Sagebrush Biome: Combating the Alarming Spread of Invasive Grasses

Jan 08 2025 3 mins  
In recent decades, the sagebrush biome, a crucial ecosystem in the western United States, has faced a significant threat from invasive annual grasses. These opportunistic species, such as cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), have been spreading rapidly, disrupting native ecosystems, and increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires. The degradation of native vegetation due to the do

Unlocking Environmental Secrets: How "Tree Cookies" Reveal Climate History and Ecosystem Responses

Jan 04 2025 3 mins  
In the fascinating world of ecological study, researchers have discovered that the key to understanding significant environmental changes may lie in something as delightful-sounding as "cookies"—though not the edible kind. These "cookies" refer to tree cookies and root cookies, essential tools used by scientists to explore the intricate details of ecosystems and their responses t

Unlocking Forest Secrets: The Intriguing World of Tree and Root Cookies

Jan 01 2025 3 mins  
In the realm of ecological research, “tree cookies” and “root cookies” may sound like items you'd find in a forest-themed bakery, but they are far from edible. These unique terms refer to cross-sections of tree and root systems, used by scientists to gain insights into the historical and current health of forest ecosystems.Tree cookies, the more familiar of the two, are cro