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Meet Dr. Ge Sun – a hydrologist who asks questions about the impact of plants on the water cycle and…
Meet Dr. Ge Sun – a hydrologist who asks questions about the impact of plants on the water cycle and the use of water by plants throughout a watershed. He...
Chemicals from auto emissions, industrial processes, and urban development are found in most urban areas. Two of the chemicals found…
Chemicals from auto emissions, industrial processes, and urban development are found in most urban areas. Two of the chemicals found most abundantly in urban areas are calcium and lead. The...
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can…
Nonpoint source pollution is pollution coming from widely developed areas, such as farms or cities. However, nonpoint source pollution can also be an issue in natural areas, such as forests....
Learn more about the Coweeta Experimental Forest in western North Carolina. Coweeta Experimental Forest is part of the Forest Service’s…
Learn more about the Coweeta Experimental Forest in western North Carolina. Coweeta Experimental Forest is part of the Forest Service’s system of experimental forests and ranges and was established in...
Water temperature helps regulate aquatic ecosystems, and, for many aquatic organisms, life-cycle phases are tied to water temperature. Salmon eggs,…
Water temperature helps regulate aquatic ecosystems, and, for many aquatic organisms, life-cycle phases are tied to water temperature. Salmon eggs, for example, generally require a certain number of degree days...
When snow melts or rain falls, some of the water runs off into streams or rivers. Most of the water,…
When snow melts or rain falls, some of the water runs off into streams or rivers. Most of the water, however, goes down into the soil. The water that stays...
Nonpoint source water pollution comes from large areas or landscapes such as roadways, farms, and urban and suburban communities. Scientists…
Nonpoint source water pollution comes from large areas or landscapes such as roadways, farms, and urban and suburban communities. Scientists know this type of pollution exists, but it is difficult...
In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article,…
In the Natural Inquirer Freshwater edition, you will learn many new things about Earth’s freshwater. As you read each article, think about your daily water use. You use clean freshwater...
The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect…
The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect nesting golden eagles, how natural resource managers identify management priorities,...
Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one…
Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one thing about the changing environment. They have agreed that measured...
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to…
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! Eleven Forest Service scientists are highlighted. Students...
Scientists can use models to simulate and predict the effects of an action. In this research in the Great Lakes…
Scientists can use models to simulate and predict the effects of an action. In this research in the Great Lakes region, read about efforts to model changes to land use...