U.S. Geological Survey Rocky Mountain Region 2022 science exchange, showcasing interdisciplinary and state-of-the-art USGS science

First posted June 28, 2023 For additional information, contact: Director, Region 7 - Upper Colorado BasinU.S. Geological SurveyBox 25046, MS-911Denver, CO 80225-0046 The Rocky Mountains and the River Basin in Western United States represent complex, interconnected systems that sustain a number of species, including tens millions humans. These face several challenges, worsening drought, altered wildfire regimes, climate change, spread invasive species. factors can exacerbate one another, further contributing to habitat loss affecting species conservation concern. Characterizing managing these challenges require interdisciplinary communities scientists develop information decision-support tools inform holistic land water management solutions. U.S. Survey (USGS) Mountain 2022 Science Exchange focused on use state-of-the-art science being conducted by USGS region address complex problems.The Regional Office organized its first 2017 share scientific between leaders early career throughout region. Exchanges held 2018 2020 drought relevant Earth Monitoring, Analyses, Prediction (EarthMAP) concept, which is designed facilitate interdisciplinary, timely, actionable related other areas. Based emerging need for more approaches increasingly natural resource issues affect society, hosted virtual fourth three days April 2022. This event barriers bridges highlighted studies from inspire collaboration across disciplines. Presentations described recent ongoing research applied collaborative methods problems fields geology, hydrology, ecology, hazards. outreach all levels stakeholders are vital elements needed providing timely data, interpretations, analytical tools, products. presentations led active online chats panel discussions showcased advanced may lead effective, decisions as adapts future changes.