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U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2017 annual report

Open-File Report 2018-1188
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181188

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Abstract

The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) was established in 2008 to address the scientific and conservation questions associated with land use changes because of energy development and other factors in southwest Wyoming. Over the past decade, partners from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), State and Federal land management agencies, universities, and the public have collaborated to implement a long-term (defined here as more than 10 years), science-based program that assesses and enhances the quality and quantity of wildlife habitats in this region while facilitating responsible development. The USGS Science Team completes scientific research and develops tools that inform and support WLCI partner planning, decision making, and on-the-ground management actions. In fiscal year 2017, USGS published 18 products (including peer-reviewed journal articles, USGS series publications, and data releases), prepared an additional 7 products for publication, and presented 14 talks or posters at professional scientific meetings in addition to numerous informal presentations to WLCI partners at meetings and workshops. In this report, we summarize the science themes that describe USGS science for the WLCI and highlight work completed in fiscal year 2017 for each science theme. We also provide information on how USGS science is being used by land managers to better achieve habitat conservation objectives.

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Zeigenfuss, L.C., Aikens, E., Aldridge, C.L., Anderson, P.J., Assal, T.J., Bowen, Z.H., Chalfoun, A.D., Chong, G.W., Eddy-Miller, C.A., Germaine, S.S., Graves, T., Homer, C.G., Huber, C.C., Johnston, A., Kauffman, M.J., Manier, D.J., McShane, R.R., Miller, K.A., Monroe, A.P., Ortega, A., Walters, A.W., and Wyckoff, T.B., 2019, U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2017 annual report: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2018–1188, 57 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20181188.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Science Themes and Fiscal Year 2017 Accomplishments
  • Project Reports
  • Relationships Between Energy Development and Fish, Wildlife, and Their Habitats
  • Supporting Conservation Planning and Conservation Actions
  • References Cited and Fiscal Year 2017 Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Publications
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey science for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative—2017 annual report
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2018-1188
DOI 10.3133/ofr20181188
Year Published 2019
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Fort Collins Science Center
Description ix, 57 p.
Country United States
State Wyoming
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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