WLCI Products Produced by USGS Science Team Members, as of 8/14/2013
Dates
End Date
2013-08-13
Summary
As the principal agency charged with conducting WLCI science, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides multidisciplinary scientific- and technical-assistance support to WLCI partners and works to advance the overall scientific understanding of ecosystems in Southwest Wyoming. Fulfilling these roles entails evaluating the effectiveness of habitat treatments implemented by WLCI partners and collaborators, assessing the cumulative effects of energy development and other land-use changes on wildlife and habitat in the WLCI area, coordinating work activities with the WLCI community, and demonstrating how to integrate research findings into on-the-ground management actions. Work is guided by a Science Strategy based on management needs [...]
Summary
As the principal agency charged with conducting WLCI science, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides multidisciplinary scientific- and technical-assistance support to WLCI partners and works to advance the overall scientific understanding of ecosystems in Southwest Wyoming. Fulfilling these roles entails evaluating the effectiveness of habitat treatments implemented by WLCI partners and collaborators, assessing the cumulative effects of energy development and other land-use changes on wildlife and habitat in the WLCI area, coordinating work activities with the WLCI community, and demonstrating how to integrate research findings into on-the-ground management actions. Work is guided by a Science Strategy based on management needs and by intensive coordination with WLCI partners. This products list includes durable products, most of which are accessible directly online. The products list is revised and updated annually.
The list is organized by major WLCI projects: 1) Baseline Synthesis (includes Socioeconomics), 2) Targeted Monitoring and Research (includes Long-term Monitoring, Effectiveness Monitoring, and Mechanistic Studies of Wildlife), 3) Data and Information Management, and 4) Integration and Coordination.
