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The floor of a foggy forest is covered in orange and brown leaves. In the middle distance, two researchers are taking measurements of a narrow stream.
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The “Surprising” Effect of Drying Headwaters on Nitrogen Dynamics

by Saima May Sidik 15 April 202515 April 2025

Contrary to predictions, spring rains caused a decrease in nitrogen at watershed outflows in Alabama.

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Mobile Bay Has More Branching Brooks Than Shown on Federal Maps

by Mark DeGraff 16 December 202416 December 2024

A more accurate charting of the full extent of stream networks will help land managers better protect U.S. creeks and rivers.

A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling scrambles toward waves on a beach.
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Predicting Wave Wash Overs for Sea Turtle Nests

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 14 May 20192 September 2022

To better protect coastal species, researchers developed a model that predicts harmful wash overs with 83% accuracy.

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Reduced Emissions Lead to Clearer Skies over Alabama

by S. Palus 20 February 201513 February 2023

Aerosol pollutants are on the decline—and so are their effects.

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