Innovation is bringing the heat with June's Conservation Matters

In the June issue, we cover innovative techniques built by NRI researchers that are changing the game for collecting data in the field—not to mention a few other phone apps that will take private land stewardship to the next level. In addition to technology, we're discussing pollinators, Texas Land Trends, alligators and energy. Subscribe today to stay in the know on all things moving the needle for conservation and applied science. 

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Map of the Month: Two birds, one nest: songbird management through cowbird trapping
Talk about unwelcome visitors! Brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater) are known for their brood parasitic behavior, which leaves many songbirds, such as the golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) and the black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla), unknowingly in charge of fostering their young. Read more.

NRI's Findley Brewster named U.S. Army Distinguished Quartermaster
Lieutenant General Jeffrey Buchanan Commander, U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston presented NRI's program manager and retired Army Colonel Findley Brewster with the Distinguished Quartermaster award for lifelong support of the U.S. Army, military personnel and military families. Read more.

Quail Decline Initiative May Newsletter is here!
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Acoustic monitoring: redefining innovation on the prairie
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Identifying and documenting species with iNaturalist: a great tool for private land stewards
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The Intersection of Gopher Tortoise policy and conservation
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NRI supported statewide pollinator initiative
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Texas Land Trends spotted in the San Antonio Express-News
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New publication examines climate change impacts on alligators
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New publication looks at the landscape impacts of energy vs other activities 
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