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Utilizing NASA Earth Observations to Evaluate the Distribution of Russian Olive and its Impact on Evapotranspiration in the Upper Colorado River Basin

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Riparian plant communities are vital to water quality, erosion control, biodiversity, and functionality of river ecosystems. The invasion of nonnative Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.)...

Reducing Conflicts in Siting Solar Power Facilities by Identifying Sensitive Habitats and Wildlife Populations in Areas with High Generation Potential

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Solar energy is a rapidly growing industry in the state of Georgia. The increasing popularity of solar farms has encouraged decision-makers and developers to incorporate...

Using Global Climate Models to Project Monsoon and Future Extreme Weather Trends in the Pacific

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Hawai'i and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) comprise more than 2,000 islands that span thousands of miles of ocean and are home to nearly...

Utilizing NASA Earth Observations to Forecast Forest Risk to Bark Beetle Attack in Support of a Forest Bioenergy Feasibility Assessment

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The mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) is an endemic species and a natural driver of forest ecosystems. This beetle has impacted millions of acres of...

Utilizing NASA Earth Observations to Assess Sea Level Rise and Develop Optimal Green Infrastructure Plans to Restore Mangrove Habitat and Enhance Coastal Resiliency

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In response to projected sea level rise and extreme weather events, Miami Beach and other urban areas surrounding Biscayne Bay are developing adaptive strategies to...

Spatial Modeling of the Fragmentation of Local Species Habitat from Increasing Urbanization in North Alabama

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Alabama is one of the four most biodiverse states in the United States, and has greatest diversity of aquatic species of any state in the...

Developing Annual, Seasonal, and Monthly Temperature Indices over the Northeast United States to Represent Recent Temperature Trends using NASA and NOAA Datasets

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Since 1977, every year has been in the top ten warmest years on record when first ranked, reflecting the upward progression of annual global temperatures...

Improving Detection of Land Use Change in Habitat Conservation Plan Areas Using NASA Earth Observations and a Landscape Anomaly Detection Tool

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The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) monitors and approves the creation of Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) areas under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Habitat...

Utilizing NASA Earth Observations and Ground Measurements to Reduce Extreme Heat Experiences by Transit Riders in Phoenix, Arizona

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Phoenix, Arizona, a city with 1.5 million residents, experiences extreme heat every year from May through October, with summer daily maximum temperatures regularly rising over...

Improving Water Quality Monitoring and Management in the San Francisco Bay-Delta Utilizing NASA Earth Observations in Association with the Delta Smelt

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Water quality plays a critical role in California's freshwater supply and environmental health in the San Francisco Bay-Delta. While there are measures in place to...

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