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Biogeographic regions
Geographic regions characterized chiefly by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate. [Adapted from American Heritage Dic. of the English Language, 4th ed.]
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Deserts (9 items)
Forests (8 items)
Grasslands (10 items)
Habitats (2 items)
Shrublands (2 items)
Tundras (2 items)
Wetlands (26 items)
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Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center: Fact Sheets [New Window]
Access to Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center fact sheets on fish, fish diseases, aquatic resources, and other projects and activities.
Forest and rangeland birds of the United States: natural history and habitat use [New Window]
Catalog of bird species common to forest and rangeland habitats in the U.S. with natural histories including taxonomic information, range, and habitat descriptions to assist land managers in resource management. Text available as a *.zip file.
Galveston Bay Wetland Inventory Project [New Window]
Links to reports, partners, principal investigators, maps, aerial photos, and contacts for the Galveston Bay Wetland Inventory Project.
Gulf of Mexico Estuaries Integrated Science Strategy [New Window]
A white paper describing a plan for USGS research in Gulf of Mexico estuaries, developed in 2001 using Tampa Bay as an example with links to program strategy and design.
Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science [New Window]
Website of the Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science program to understand the framework and processes of the Gulf of Mexico using Tampa Bay as a pilot study. Links to publications, digital library, water chemistry maps, epiphytes, and field trips.
Hurricane Katrina photographs August 30, 2005 [New Window]
Photographic survey of the impacts of Hurricane Katrina on the barrier islands, barrier shoreline, and the Mississippi River Delta along the Louisiana coastline. Primary focus is on the ecosystems such as fish, rookeries, and seagrass beds.
International Polar Year 2007-2008 [New Window]
Scientific studies on the polar regions will receive greater attention during 2007-2008 as a result of USGS participation in the International Polar Year, coordinated in the US by the National Research Council, NSF, and NASA.
Managing habitat for grassland birds: a guide for Wisconsin [New Window]
Guide to identification, selection, and management of grassland habitats in Wisconsin to conserve the populations of grassland birds. Includes glossary, references, bird lists, graphs, and maps.
Natural Hazards - Wildfires [New Window]
Overview of fire-related hazards for the fire management community and fire effects on the landscape with links to capabilities and programs, directory, and link to other agencies involved in wildfire research and management.
North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP) [New Window]
The North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP) is a long-term monitoring program designed to track the status and trends of frog and toad populations with links to data access, protocol, and how to volunteer as an observer.
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