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Rose, Brien P.; Mesa, Mathew G. (2009), Open-File Report 2009-1036.

Beulah Reservoir on the north fork of the Malheur River in northeastern Oregon provides irrigation water to nearby farms and ranches and supports an adfluvial population of bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), which are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Water management in Beula...
Bull Trout Forage Investigations in Beulah Reservoir, Oregon - Annual Report for 2006

(Released: 2009-02-25)

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Richmond, Bruce M.; Gibbs, Ann E.; Cochran, Susan A. (2008), Open-File Report 2008-1191.

Geologic resource inventories of lands managed by the National Park Service (NPS) are important products for the parks and are designed to provide scientific information to better manage park resources. Park-specific geologic reports are used to identify geologic features and pr...
Geologic Resource Evaluation of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Hawai'i: Geology and Coastal Landforms

(Released: 2009-02-25)

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Richmond, Bruce M.; Cochran, Susan A.; Gibbs, Ann E. (2008), Open-File Report 2008-1192.

Geologic resource inventories of lands managed by the National Park Service (NPS) are important products for the parks and are designed to provide scientific information to better manage park resources. Park-specific geologic reports are used to identify geologic features and pr...
Geologic Resource Evaluation of Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, Hawai'i: Part I, Geology and Coastal Landforms

(Released: 2009-02-25)

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How Abrupt Can Climate Change Be? Quick look:
The United States faces the potential for abrupt climate change in the 21st century that could pose clear risks to society in terms of our ability to adapt. USGS Associate Program Coordinator for the Office of Global Change John McGeehin discusses a new report on the potential for abrupt climate changes from global warming during this century.

Host: Jessica Robertson
(Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:29:46 UTC; Length: 8:41)


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