Douglas Main National Geographic July 16, 2018 Wild animals have free range around northern Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant, the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident, which spread radiation throughout the region in 1986. Studies have hinted that significant populations of European gray wolves... Read more →
Zane Razzaq Metro West Daily News Daily News staff zrazzaq@wickedlocal.com @zanerazz May 22, 2018 SUDBURY — After providing nine months of care, 16-year-old Trent George felt like he was saying goodbye to an old friend. George was among several high school students who paddled... Read more →
Several local businesses and community organizations will also be set up at the event, which is free and open to all county residents. Read more →
He is known for using innovative field techniques in his research to investigate the behavior and management of mammal populations, particularly in human-altered landscapes. Read more →
They would virtually double the number of current releases as part of the ongoing project that studies how many survive and if they expand their range. Read more →
Once gopher tortoises make it to adulthood, they're like "a fixture on the landscape," says Kurt Buhlmann, a senior research scientist at University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Lab. "They're like a rock. They're going to be there." Read more →
“These samples are not for regulatory purposes, but to help the citizens understand how monitoring is conducted and how to better understand the data once they have it.” Read more →
The tortoise release was part of a 10-year project by the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Lab to increase the animal’s population. Read more →
To give baby gopher tortoises a head start in life locally, eggs laid by the reptiles are removed from the preserve and hatched at SREL. Read more →
The goal is to eventually have a population of 250 adult tortoises at the preserve. Read more →
“No one here has done this kind of outreach. It’s not easy. But I believe it’s worthwhile — and I’m willing to step out on a limb to earn their trust.” Read more →
The facility's public relations coordinator, estimated the crowd at more than 800 Read more →
“You can’t find such a place with these specific metals to do this study. This wetland has a lot of organic material every year and we get to find out how much metal we are getting out,” she said. Read more →
“The crux of the project is making sure everyone in the community knows,” Winzeler said. Read more →
The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL), which is run by the University of Georgia, will conduct tests on people’s soil, water and food beginning later this year. Read more →
This is the only REU program allowing students to study the fate, transport and effects of radioactive elements in the environment, known as radioecology. Read more →
“There was no extremely strong trigger that just told all the turtles to emerge at once,” said DeGregorio, who was the paper’s lead author. Read more →
At 3 feet tall with a 6-foot wingspan, wood storks pose a danger to air traffic. Read more →
“Having ecological data extending this many years gives us a chance to look at how climate patterns and other things over time affect the different species here" Read more →
He said the students benefit by getting hands-on training and a full, realistic experience doing important forestry work. Read more →
Cannibalism helps invaders out-compete native species Read more →
The seriousness of the disease is a major reason for continued studies... Read more →
What happens to Hawai‘i’s invasive species after they die? Read more →
If coyotes are competing for gray fox food sources, that could play a role in the changing populations. Read more →
Gasps and giggles filled the Savannah River Ecology Lab Saturday during the organization’s annual Touch an Animal event. Read more →
The eighth annual Touch an Animal Day will return to the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory on Saturday. Read more →
Exactly three decades ago, an explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine sent a radioactive cloud across Europe. Read more →
Odum set the stage for fellow UGA researchers to enter the site and delve into radioecology Read more →
If you get sick with a bacterial disease such as bacterial pneumonia or have a wound that gets infected, your doctor probably would prescribe an antibiotic. Read more →
The Savannah River Ecology Lab is offering research opportunities for college students. Read more →
The award is given for distinguished service Read more →
King was one of 120 selected for the honor Read more →
Kurt Buhlmann receives the Visionary Leader Award Read more →
Researchers have found Aroclor in a number of different species around the old chemical plant. Read more →
A unique opportunity to see some native species Read more →
The tortoises’ continuing decline worries wildlife biologists Read more →
Team heads to Belarus Read more →
More than a dozen living exhibits kept the facility packed for three hours Read more →
Leaphart was one of nine students to intern with the Savannah River Ecology Lab Read more →
An acoustic hailing device will be used to call back the tagged birds Read more →
Their efforts are to protect airfield environments from bird-strike hazards. Read more →
Louder than an NFL stadium packed with screaming fans Read more →
Many of the world’s leading experts in the field will meet June 16-20 Read more →
Scientists from UGA's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory have helped reintroduce a species Read more →
The award recognizes Adriano's research accomplishments to promote sustainable soil quality and sound environmental stewardship Read more →
Since 1972 the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, the U.S. Forest Service and the Savannah River National Laboratory successfully have pursued each of the NERP objectives Read more →
FWS officials said the most troubling find was that the aging generation of tortoises are suffering from lower reproduction success Read more →
The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory at Savannah River Site was named as University of Georgia’s top undergraduate mentoring program for 2011. Read more →
The goal is to gauge how well the government's clean up effort at SRS is going. Read more →
If you hear frogs calling and it seems like the wrong time of year, scientists say it may be due to climate change. Read more →
