Forest and Rangeland Ecosystems Science Center (FRESC)
777 NW 9th St., Suite 400
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: 541-750-1030
Fax: 541-750-1069
http://fresc.usgs.gov/
Toxicology: Wildlife Toxicology Information
- Contaminant Exposure and Effects on Osprey Nesting Along the Lower Duwamish River, Washington, 2006-2007
- Drainwater Contaminants in Waterbird Eggs and Hatchability at Stillwater, Malheur, Seedskadee, and Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuges (ducks, coots, black-necked stilts, eared grebes, and white-faced ibis)
- Effects of Mercury on Fish-eating and Aquatic Birds Nesting along the Mid-to-Lower Carson River and Willamette River Headwaters (Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret, and Black-crowned Night-Heron)
- Organochlorine and Metal Residues in Eggs of Wading Birds at the Salton Sea, 2004
- Investigation into Abnormal Beak Growth of Red-tailed Hawks in the Pacific Northwest - Pilot Study
Toxicology: Endocrine Disruption
Contaminated Habitats: Urban Environments
Integration of Ecological Stressors: Monitoring
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In the Spotlight
Sensitive Birds Alert Scientists to New Threat – this front page article published in May 27 issue of Oregonian (Portland) presents research on tracking chemicals in Columbia River osprey, conducted by a team of USGS researchers from the USGS Rangeland Ecosystems Science Center (FRESC) in Corvallis, and its broad environmental implications. The research has been led by Dr. Chuck Henny, who has a long-term research interest with Osprey.
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