Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC)

The Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) focuses on the varied ecosystems of the Southwestern United States, including the Sonoran desert, Grand Canyon, and Colorado River. “Research includes water use and the effects of livestock grazing, wild land fires, invasive species, environmental contaminants, declining populations of native species, and urban development on the Southwest region.” (About SBSC)

2255 N. Gemini Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-556-7094
Fax: 928-556-7092
http://sbsc.wr.usgs.gov/

Samples of Ecosystems-related research at SBSC:

• Managing Fire in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert: A Review and Analysis of the Literature. Open-File Report. Download the File. (6,151 KB, PDF) (Arizona, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, Texas) (also related to Arid Lands; Fire)
  
  
• Past, Recent, and 21st Century Vegetation Change in the Arid Southwest (also related to Global Change)
  
  

	More Research Samples from: Wildlife: Terrestrial and Endangered Resources Program