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The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center—Sound science to serve the American Southwest

Southwest Biological Science Center Staff
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Home to Arches, Grand Canyon, and Saguaro National Parks, among others, the American Southwest’s landscapes are as fragile as they are iconic. Energy development, water security, and grassland restoration are important to the region as it experiences population growth and increased demand for resources. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Southwest Biological Science Center provides sound scientific information to help identify effective management strategies for the Southwest’s abundant natural resources and vast public lands. Research is focused on two key areas—dryland ecology and river science.

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90° N90° S · 180° W ← longitude → 180° E
Source-reported bounding extent: 31.50362930577303° to 38.324420427006544° latitude; -119.0478515625° to -109.248046875° longitude. This indicates report coverage, not an exact sampling location. View area on OpenStreetMap.

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Southwest Biological Science Center Staff. 2019-08-20. The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center—Sound science to serve the American Southwest. https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20193041

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