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Scientists at the USGS Western Ecological Research Center study the many ecosystems of the Pacific Southwest. Follow our expeditions and projects through this outreach page, and learn more about your local landscape with our library of Outreach Factsheets and photos. Thanks for joining us!

Ben Young Landis
Outreach and Communications Coordinator

WERC Headquarters
3020 State University Drive East
Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: (916) 278-9495
Fax: (916) 278-9475
Email: blandis@usgs.gov
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USGS scientist Laura Valoppi --Photographer: USGS
WERCbio: Laura Valoppi, Salt Ponds Research Coordinator
TUESDAY MAY 15 2012
This is the first of hopefully a continuing series highlighting the research and careers of the many amazing scientists at the USGS Western Ecologic ...more
Photo of families arriving at USGS Open House event --Photographer: Mike Diggles/USGS
Science Fun for the Family: USGS Open House, May 19-20
MONDAY MAY 14 2012
This weekend is the 2012 USGS Open House in Menlo Park, California -- a great family-friendly event that takes place every three years and gives USG ...more
Cover of April 30 WERC Biweekly Newsletter
WERC Biweekly Update: Apr. 16-30, 2012
MONDAY APR 30 2012
WERC research roundups are now in a biweekly format, complete with PDF version. Check back every two weeks for a run down of new research and events ...more
Macrobrachium vollenhovenii. Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wns_WhoD86w --Photographer: Courtesy of Project Crevette
Ecological Science Helps Tackle Devastating Human Parasite
MONDAY APR 23 2012
Who you callin' a shrimp? With the help of some ecologists, a species of freshwater prawn just might lend a big hand to combating one of the most ...more
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