Gone fishing? Biologists share how anglers can support healthy native fish populations
Bonneville cutthroat trout are an important native species in western Wyoming where Forest Service land managers and partners are at work restoring habitat and monitoring for invasive species. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Late spring heralds the start of open water fishing season. In much of…
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Ecosystem Management Coordination
Adaptive Management, Monitoring and AnalysisThe Adaptive Management, Monitoring and Analysis promotes the use of scientifically substantiated data, which is collected efficiently and transparently, to inform all stages of the adaptive management cycle. We strive to provide decision makers and staff with essential information and approaches needed to continue to learn about ecologic and…
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Drought
Types of drought.
Meteorological drought refers simply to an increase in dry weather conditions, from reduced precipitation and increased temperatures. This can lead to:
Hydrological drought: Reduced water in streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
Agricultural drought: Reduced crop survival and productivity.
Socio-economic drought:…
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Wild & Scenic Rivers
What are wild and scenic rivers?The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act protects more than 13,400 miles of rivers and streams in the U.S. The Forest Service is involved in managing over 5,000 of those wild and scenic rivers miles.Designation as a wild and scenic river is our nation’s strongest form of protection for free-flowing rivers and streams. They have remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic…
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Lands, Minerals and Geology
What We DoLandownership AdjustmentSpecial Use Authorizations and AdministrationBoundary and Title ManagementLand ValuationGeologic Resources, Hazards & ServicesLeasable and Energy MineralsLocatable & Salable Minerals and Abandoned Mine LandsNational Forest System Mapping and DataContact UsFor more information on our programs and activities, please contact:USDA Forest ServiceLands,…