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National Wildlife Health Center U.S. Geological Survey

WEBWelcome to the National Wildlife Health Center! Our mission is to advance wildlife health science for the benefit of animals, humans, and the environment. Explore SCIENCE to learn more about wildlife diseases, …

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GeoHEALTH—USGS U.S. Geological Survey

WEBThe Geo HEALTH–USGS Newsletter—published since 2004 by the USGS Environmental Health Program —provides information on new USGS science activities …

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The USGS One Health Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife …

WEBA One Health Approach to Assessing Environmental Impacts to Fish, Wildlife, and Human Health. The USGS and partners have also applied a One Health …

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The Seven Key Indicators of Stream Health

WEBThe health of aquatic communities in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries is linked to water quality. Some key indicators linked to water quality are nitrogen, phosphorus, and …

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National Wildlife Health Center

WEBExplore each theme below and discover how the USGS National Wildlife Health Center's research, services, and projects support our mission of advancing wildlife health …

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One Health: A perspective from wildlife and environmental health

WEBOne Health recognises the interdependence of humans, animals and their shared environment, and provides a conceptual framework for developing interventions …

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New study describes HPAI infections in wild mammals in US

WEBThe detections were in wild red fox kits. A new study co-authored by USGS scientists describes the detections of disease due to natural infection with HPAI H5N1 in …

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WHISPers U.S. Geological Survey

WEBWHISPers, the Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership - event reporting system, is a web-based repository of basic information on current and historic …

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What We Do U.S. Geological Survey

WEBThe NWHC provides information, technical assistance, and research on national and international wildlife health issues. We monitor and assess the impact of disease on …

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Expanding Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease Active

WEBExpanding Distribution of Chronic Wasting Disease. By National Wildlife Health Center April 5, 2024. Overview. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in 33 US states …

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Emerging Wildlife Diseases U.S. Geological Survey

WEBThe effects of emerging wildlife diseases are global and profound, often resulting in the loss of human lives, economic and agricultural impacts, declines in wildlife populations, and …

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

WEBAll nationwide FEHB plans offer international coverage. The government pays about 70% of the premium cost. You’re saving money on premiums since they are pre-tax (premium …

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Indicators of Rangeland Health U.S. Geological Survey

WEBThe Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH) protocol is designed for assessing ecosystem function on rangelands and woodlands and has been in use by …

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Evaluating Linkages Between Algal Toxins and Human Health

WEBScientists with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research and monitor toxic algal and cyanobacterial blooms to protect the health of humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife, and …

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Arsenic and Drinking Water U.S. Geological Survey

WEBArsenic is a naturally occurring element, but long-term exposure can cause cancer in people. There has been a substantial amount of research done to address …

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Does the Earth's magnetic field affect human health

WEBThe Earth's magnetic field does not directly affect human health. Humans evolved to live on this planet. High altitude pilots and astronauts can experience higher levels of radiation …

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Nutrients and Eutrophication U.S. Geological Survey

WEBAn overabundance of nutrients—primarily nitrogen and phosphorus—in water starts a process called eutrophication. Algae feed on the nutrients, growing, spreading, …

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Federal Employees Benefits Open Season 2024

WEBEffective Dates. Health Benefits – January 14, 2024. Dental & Vision – January 1, 2024. Flexible Spending Accounts – January 1, 2024. Please take the time to …

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Phosphorus and Water U.S. Geological Survey

WEBPhosphorus in surface and groundwater. Phosphorus gets into water in both urban and agricultural settings. Phosphorus tends to attach to soil particles and, thus, …

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Sea Turtle Diseases U.S. Geological Survey

WEBIn Hawaii, the first record of the disease occurred somewhere about the early to mid-1950s. FP affects mainly immature turtles, and in Hawaii, the percentage of individuals affected can range from 20 to 40% depending on the location. In addition to causing tumors on the skin, eyes, and mouth, about 20-30% of sea turtles with the …

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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Water Completed

WEBA small amount, but it is essential for life in the water. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) generally represents how much oxygen is needed to break down organic …

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