New research reveals how critical forests are to drinking water supply
Feather River, Middle Fork, on Plumas National Forest in California. National forests supply drinking water to almost 90% of the people served by public surface water systems in the West. (USDA Forest Service photo by Tim Palmer)
Access to high-quality water will be a defining feature of the…
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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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From Forests to Faucets: Where does your drinking water come from?
Watersheds are land areas, also known as basins or drainage areas, where rainfall flows to streams and rivers and then to outlets, like an ocean or bay. National forests and grasslands are home to watersheds that provide clean drinking water for millions of people. Photo credit: Eric Vallery, USDA Forest…
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Spring 2022 SCIENCEx webinars: Water systems and wildlife
A scenic view of the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, Tongass National Forest, Alaska. USDA Forest Service photo by Don MacDougall.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Research & Development cross-research station SCIENCEx webinar series is offering two upcoming series, SCIENCE x Water from March 21 to 25 and SCIENCE x Wildlife from April 4 to 8. They will feature…
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Forests to Faucets 2.0
The "Forests to Faucets" assessment uses geospatial modeling to identify watersheds that are most important to drinking water. It also examines the links between forests and these watersheds, and the ability of forests to protect water resources from wildfire, land use, climate change, and other threats.