By Jeff Fair, Lazy Mountain, Alaska
Encounters with Owls
The first owl I encountered as a young lad back in Palmdale, Pennsylvania, was the Great Horned Owl that haunted my grandparents’ attic. It had arrived there, likely from a tree near the chicken coop, by way of my grandfather’s 12-gauge and a taxidermist’s ministrations. Its musty silence I expected. What freaked me out was the way the black pupils of that dead, stiff, stuffed bird’s yellow marble eyes followed me wherever I walked within its gaze.. Read the full article here
BRI 25 Year Anniversary Video
Links to BRI Centers
o Conservation and Climate Change
o Waterbirds
o Research on Offshore Wind and the
Environment
o Mercury Studies
View the One Drop of Water Archive here.
We protect what we love, and we love what we know.
What do you see in one drop of water? Is it full of life, or is it insignificant? Conservation is not a singular idea, or effort, or obligation. A common misconception is that small efforts don’t matter. This e-magazine offers a new perspective. As Desmond Tutu once said, “… if we remember that the sea is actually made up of drops of water and each drop counts, each one of us can do our little bit where we are. Those little bits can come together and almost overwhelm the world.”
Vol. 2 Issue 3.
Since its inception, BRI has prioritized the advancement of natural resource sciences in response to pressing ecological threats such as contaminants, habitat loss, climate change, and renewable energy development. We have cultivated the expertise and resources needed to develop innovative study designs, achieve more precise analysis, and maintain objective and informative interpretation.
The Modern Midwest Prairie: How Ranching and Native Grasslands Can Thrive Together in a Changing Climate
By Sarah Dodgin, Ecological Analyst
The South Dakota grasslands are a treasure trove of biodiversity, with agricultural importance for ranchers. As climate change threatens this ecosystem, how can we work to protect it? Read the full article here. (Photo © Sarah Dodgin) .
BRI is well known for the integrity of our scientific study; this is in large part due to the people behind the science. For most, their work is not a job, but a deliberate way of life. Our staff members are hardy souls who endure long hours in all manner of weather and conditions. In this section, we will bring you the stories of the people behind the science.
Data, Dawn Choruses, and African Skies
By Allison Foster, Science Communications Coordinator
Billi Krochuk joined BRI in 2023, bringing her passion for research. Whether she’s in the field conducting point counts, talking with landowners, or sorting through data entries, Billi’s enthusiasm for science is contagious. Read the full article here. (Photo © Billi Krochuk)
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What is climate change resiliency? How do wildfires in Africa affect us in North America? Why do we care if a particular species becomes extinct? How is my small effort to recycle going to save the planet? What does art have to do with science? These are questions we will explore in this section of our ezine.
The Eyes of Birds
By Deborah McKew, Director of Communications and Publications
Nature writing begs us to pause, to notice, and to think. Nature writers learn to see more deeply, to listen more carefully, to experience more fully the myriad details of the natural world. The words of the nature writer help others to see the world with new, focused eyes. Read the full article here.
BRI has made great strides in bringing emerging ecological issues to the forefront of our nation’s and the world’s consciousness. Our scientific findings are imperative to those who make decisions about environmental policy and land use management. Stories here will focus on the critical intersection where science informs policy.
Biodiversity Policy in the United States
By Eleanor Eckel, Science Policy Coordinator
Biodiversity encompasses much more than the number of species—it includes the variety of ecosystems, the genetic diversity within and between species, and the interactions among species within ecosystems. Dramatic declines of biodiversity are taking place across the globe. Read the full article here. (Photo © Sarah Dodgin)
