Western Geographic Science Center


Hawaii / Alaska Geographical Science


Project Pages:

Effects of Climate Change, Glacial Retreat, and Loss of Snowfield on Habitat Conditions and Wild Sheep Populations in Polar and High Mountain Ecosystems in Alaska, Far Eastern Russia, and Central Asia: A Comparative Study http://geography.wr.usgs.gov/science/climateChange.html

Dall sheep

The objectives of this research are to understand, analyze, quantify, and document the impact of glacial retreat and snowfield loss on wild sheep populations and their distribution, develop/utilize models to predict future impacts, and produce a set of management tools to be used in the development of sustainable habitat and wildlife management plans.


Modeling Landscape Vulnerability to Water Erosion in Hawai'i

Use of Airborne Remote Sensing to Map and Monitor Coral Reefs



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