Pacific NW Research
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The Pacific Northwest Research Station conducts and communicates science out of 11 laboratories and centers to inform natural resource management in the PNW.
Alaska, Washington, and Oregon
Joined February 2009
Snow drought, climate projections for Tribal communities, La Niña in the Northwest and more - the January issue of the Northwest Climate Hub's newsletter is now available - https://t.co/T4ke01lj0m.
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Our Dr. Gordon Grant is a coauthor on this new study: Atop the Oregon Cascades, University of Oregon team finds a huge buried aquifer -
news.uoregon.edu
It could hold at least 81 cubic kilometers of water — roughly 3 times the capacity of Lake Mead
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USDA Forest Service firefighters from Oregon and Washington are among the thousands of emergency responders supporting multi-agency efforts battling the devastating fires in southern California. Our hearts go out to all of those in affected communities.
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The latest installment in our "In This Together" online series, which highlights coproduction at the station: Building bridges and dissolving conflict - https://t.co/qcUvc0pQP6.
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How did one scientist's final investigation transform the future of fire research? Explore how Harry Gisborne's death at Mann Gulch sparked the creation of the Missoula Fire Lab. https://t.co/da3tUldzBT
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How did 10 minutes of fire reshape almost a century of firefighting? Join us as we recount the tragic Mann Gulch Fire of 1949, and how it forever changed how we approach wildland fire safety and research. Learn more: https://t.co/AoFM3L6gvm
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A Chief’s Perspective on Fire – How does research shape a Chief’s decisions about fire? Follow @ForestService Forestcast on your favorite podcast app. Learn more: https://t.co/AoFM3L6gvm
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Adaptation frameworks, reforestation, assisted migration and more - the November issue of the Northwest Climate Hub's newsletter is now available - https://t.co/T4ke01lj0m.
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In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the station’s Native American and Alaska Native scientists and staff—past and present—whose work and contributions are integral to our mission of caring for the land and serving people.
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The future of water: a new tool helps show the relationship between climate, plants, and water - https://t.co/7W8AkPhm96.
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We're proud to host the Northwest Climate Hub. Learn more about its work - https://t.co/RFLY1SAZu3.
From tools that track pests & weather to info on building healthy soils & protecting forests—@USDAClimateHubs provide science-based, region-specific climate solutions to help land managers build resilience in their communities. Find out more: https://t.co/3lUr9DYh27
#USDAScience
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Researchers from @AuburnU @usfs_srs and @fswoodlab are exploring how to use downed trees from hurricanes and tornadoes to create sustainable wood polymer composites! 🌳 https://t.co/OAD5988KEk
#NationalForestProductsWeek
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Researchers at @Mizzou & @FSWoodLab are combining biochar + nanotechnology to create powerful tools for removing heavy metals, organic contaminants, other pollutants from water, soil, and air. https://t.co/ZSq6apfPQU
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Read more about the potential of sustainable and eco-friendly nanocomposite film to prolong the shelf life of food:
Reducing the use of single-use plastics in your life? Consider wood products for environmentally friendly options! #NationalForestProductsWeek #ThursdayThoughts
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Check it out - our Dr. Geoffrey Donovan and his research are featured!
Urban trees cut crime, decrease anti-depressant prescriptions, improve pregnancy outcomes, and more. New Supercool podcast episode gets to the root of the benefits: https://t.co/wFriyyEfZp
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♻️Turning waste into power!⚡️ Lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry, has been transformed into a high-performance electrode for energy storage! 🔋 https://t.co/dxPWg4XMQ2 with @UMaine @GeorgeMasonU @RiceUniversity
#NationalForestProductsWeek #BioenergyDay
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Happy #NationalForestProductsWeek! If you're not already, be sure to give @fsWoodLab a follow. 🪵❤️
🌲Did you know that the wood in your trees could be the key to safer sunscreen? ☀️ Scientists are researching lignin, a component of wood, as a potential replacement for harmful chemicals in traditional sunscreens. 🧪 https://t.co/DbSiTczuan
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