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Freshwater Health

Monitoring the quality of our streams, lakes, and rivers.
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Infectious Diseases

Illuminating how environmental conditions shape disease risk.
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Biogeochemistry

Innovating practices that balance human needs with ecosystem health.

Invasive Species

Understanding how invasive species impact our forest and freshwater resources.
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Climate Change

Preparing for the future, from extreme weather to species shifts.

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Educating decision makers, teachers, students, and the general public.

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