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Spatial Informatics Group—Natural Assets Laboratory
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Spatial Informatics Group-Natural Assets Laboratory leads and facilitates ecosystem science and conservation projects that link environmental, public safety and economic goals.
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🌲 USDA boosts timber production to reduce wildfire risk! Learn more: tinyurl.com/4d4rt6uu #ForestRestoration #WildfireResilience #TimberInnovation #FuelReduction #SustainableForestry #ForestHealth #USDA #WoodUtilization #SIG_NAL #ScienceInAction #ClimateAdaptation #LandscapeResilience
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May 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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💧🌳 Urban forests manage stormwater, enhance health, and support Tree Equity. Learn more: www.americanforests.org/what-drives-... #UrbanForestry #WaterResilience #GreenInfrastructure #TreeEquity #SIG_NAL #ScienceInAction #StormwaterSolutions #ArizonaForests #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanHeatIsland
Water - American Forests
Forests also act like a filter. They keep water clean by capturing chemicals and soil before they enter waterways.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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🗺️ USDA Declares Emergency for 112M Acres at High Wildfire Risk! 🌲🔥 Check our interactive ESRI dashboard for ESD boundaries and wildfire zones: arcg.is/1zTuvD #ForestHealth #WildfireResilience #USDA #EmergencyForestAction #HealthyForests
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May 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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🔥 Wildfires reshape landscapes—destruction and renewal. Learn how SIG-NAL helps manage fire-adapted ecosystems! 🌎 #FireEcology #WildfireResilience #SIG_NAL tinyurl.com/4frd3w6y
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: How Wildfires Reshape Landscapes
Wildfires reshape landscapes, both to the benefit and detriment of impacted areas. After the smoke clears, they can continue to cause hazards like flooding and erosion, while also promoting ecosystem ...
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May 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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🛰️🌲 ESA launches Biomass satellite to measure forest carbon! 🌍 Key for climate action. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5du2fu6a #ForestCarbon #RemoteSensing #ESA #BiomassSatellite #CarbonAccounting #ForestMonitoring #NatureBasedSolutions #ScienceInAction #SIG_NAL #EarthObservation
Biomass launched to count forest carbon
ESA’s groundbreaking Biomass satellite, designed to provide unprecedented insights into the world’s forests and their crucial role in Earth’s carbon cycle, has been launched. The satellite lifted off ...
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May 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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🔬 Meet Tina, our Technical Program Manager at SIG-NAL! She leads the AI Collaborative: Wildfires, tackling environmental challenges with data-driven strategies. When not working, she enjoys climbing, skiing, or reading. We're lucky to have her! #AIForGood #ConservationScience #WomenInSTEM
May 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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🌳 Fighting Extreme Heat with Tree Equity in Phoenix ☀️🌡️ Trees are vital for survival in hot cities. 🌿 Urban trees lower temps, improve air quality, and promote health. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4v2exnz2 #TreeEquity #UrbanForestry #EnvironmentalJustice #HeatResilience #UrbanCanopy #Phoenix
Tree Equity is helping to combat extreme heat in Phoenix  - American Forests
Advancing Tree Equity at a national scale and meeting American Forests’ goals of advancing Tree Equity in at least 100 cities by 2030, forms the basis of our local-to-national program model. Our appro...
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May 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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🌊 Endangered steelhead trout rescued from Palisades Fire spawn in Santa Barbara! 🐟🔥 Thanks to @CaliforniaDFW, @rcdsmm, @landtrustsbc. 📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/2w4375pj #EcologicalResilience #PostFireRecovery #PalisadesFire #SantaBarbara #EndangeredSpecies #RiverRestoration#ScienceInAction
Endangered Steelhead That Survived Palisades Fire Spawn in Santa Barbara County
Environmental groups see the spawning of around 100 newly hatched trout in Arroyo Hondo Creek as a critical milestone in efforts to protect and restore Southern California steelhead populations.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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🐟 Invasive Species Alert: Piranhas! 🐟 They threaten California's ecosystems and increase wildfire risk. Report sightings! 🌊🔥 Learn more: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation... #InvasiveSpecies #WildfirePrevention #AquaticEcosystems #ProtectCalifornia #PiranhaAlert
California’s Invaders: Piranha
The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyme...
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April 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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🌳🌧️ The Silver Median Project is underway! Join us on May 6 for community engagement. Together, we’ll transform a median into a GSI site! 🌱🌳 #UrbanForestry #GreenInfrastructure #Sustainability #AlbuquerqueScience #StormwaterSolutions #ClimateResilience #SilverMedianProject #CommunityEngagement #GSI
April 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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🌍 Happy Earth Day from SIG-NAL! 🌿 We honor our connection to the Earth and celebrate Indigenous stewardship. A healthier planet starts with collaboration. #EarthDay #ClimateResilience #IndigenousStewardship #SIG_NAL
April 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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🌊 Senate Bill 7 is now law in New Mexico! This win for stormwater resilience empowers communities to manage flooding and protect water quality. Congrats to all involved! 👏 #SB7 #WaterResilience #StormwaterManagement #NewMexico
April 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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We proudly announce that SIG-NAL senior scientist Marc Mayes was elected to the Utah Prescribed Fire Advisory Council, thanks to his leadership in remote sensing enhances MRV in fire and forest management. Congrats, Marc! #PrescribedFire #ForestManagement #Utah #WildfireResilience #TREX #MarcMayes
April 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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🌊🌿 Shinnecock women lead kelp farming for climate and community! Learn how they merge traditional knowledge with marine science. Read more: www.nature.org/en-us/magazi... #ClimateResilience #KelpFarming
Turning the Tide: A kelp farm run by Shinnecock women is helping to clean the waters off Long Island
On Long Island, a group of Shinnecock women are nursing A bay back to health and, in the process, reclaiming traditions.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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🌧️🌿 Hands-On Climate Resilience: Rainwater Harvesting in Albuquerque. On March 15th, we installed rainwater systems with 20 volunteers to combat climate hazards. This effort enhances soil health, boosts biodiversity, and improves flood resilience. #UrbanResilience #GreenInfrastructure
April 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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🔥🛰️ SIG-NAL’s Team KaiGeoCon is a finalist in the 2025 Conservation X Labs Fire Grand Challenge! 🌲 For updates, follow Conservation X Labs! #FireGrandChallenge #WildfireResilience #SIG #TeamKaiGeoCon
April 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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🌲 Support the FCEP Act of 2025 to protect our forests and their benefits for future generations! Learn more: tinyurl.com/27euxwy5 #ForestConservation #SustainableForestry #WildlifeHabitat #ClimateAction #RuralEconomy
Groups Praise Introduction of Pro-Forest Legislation - The Conservation Fund
Land Sustains Us
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March 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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🔥 Veterans Wildland Fuels Module in Rapid City, SD, is transforming wildfire resilience through strategic fuels reduction. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n7cedns #WildfireResilience #FireScience #VeteransInFire #FuelsManagement #ClimateAdaptation
Veteran fuels module in Rapid City, SD sets a standard for community assistance | Bureau of Land Management
Rapid City is a prime example of the wildland-urban interface. The work of the Rapid City Fire Department’s Wildfire Mitigation group, Veterans Wildland Fuels Module is crucial to the safety of the co...
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March 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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🔥🌿 Historic agreement for cultural burns in California! They reduce wildfire risk, enhance ecosystems, and merge Indigenous knowledge with modern science. Learn more:https://tinyurl.com/mv89edcc #CulturalBurning #FireResilience
March 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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🌍🔬 Celebrating Women in Climate Science at SIG-NAL! Honoring our #WomenInSTEM: Sarah Hurteau, Shelby Stimson, and Marian Walker. Learn more: www.sig-nal.org/team #WomenInScience #ClimateAction
Team | SIG-NAL
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March 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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🌲🔥 Congrats to Tom Schultz, the new Chief of the U.S. Forest Service! His leadership will enhance wildfire resilience. 🌎 More info: tinyurl.com/2p72crcn #WildfireResilience #ForestManagement #USForestService #ClimateAdaptation #SIGNAL
Secretary Rollins names Tom Schultz Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service
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March 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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🌊 SB 7 is advancing! It secures funding for stormwater infrastructure, improves water quality, and enhances climate resilience. Support smarter solutions! #WaterResilience #SB7 #NewMexico
March 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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🌳 SIG-NAL is on the ground in southwestern New Mexico, working to strengthen urban forests across six towns as part of the Southwest Community Forestry Network Project!🌱 Learn more about our climate-resilient strategies: swnmforestry.org #CommunityForestry #UrbanGreening
February 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Celebrate love and sustainability this Valentine’s Day! 💚🌍 Choose eco-friendly gifts, greetings, and dining options. More ideas: kab.org/show-the-ear... #SustainableValentine #EcoFriendlyLove
Show the Earth Some Love: 7 Ways To Have An Eco-friendly Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day sustainably with eco-friendly practices. Discover tips for a more environmentally conscious and waste-free celebration.
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February 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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🌳🔥 Elings Park: Wildfire Resilience & Ecological Restoration. Community events led by Marian Walker showcased how oak fuel breaks enhance fire safety. #WildfireResilience #EcologicalRestoration #OakFuelBreaks #SIG
February 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM