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EM Update Newsletter ( a publication of the Department of Energy) Vol 13, Issue 26 July 6, 2021 Savannah River Ecology Laboratory’s first graduate students collect samples at the former Savannah River Plant, now called the Savannah River Site. AIKEN, S.C. – The University of... Read more →

Anthony CarpinoWRDW Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019News 12 First at 5 O’Clock SAVANNAH RIVER SITE, SC (WRDW/WAGT) — After wetlands were filled in at the Savannah River Site, studies were conducted to figure out the impact on wildlife like the salamander. Officially started in 1978, the... Read more →

The species that showed the [greatest resurgence] are those most often in contact with people,” says James Beasley, a wildlife biologist at the University of Georgia’ Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and the lead author of the new paper, published in the Journal of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. “That means macaque monkeys, raccoons, and wild boar.” Read more →

"Based on these studies it is clear that if there are any health-related impacts from exposure, they are not manifesting in widespread impacts to populations of these species," Beasley told Newsweek. Read more →

Buhlmann, Gibbons and others say protecting native reptiles is needed because the animals help maintain the balance of nature in South Carolina. The loss of some species can affect the health of other species. The state now has some restrictions on the collection and sale of reptiles, but wildlife officials say it isn’t strong enough. Read more →

The horses were recorded 35 times at nine of the ten monitored structures during winter, and 149 times at all eight monitored structures over the summer by experts at the University of Georgia in the US. Read more →

Researchers also discovered a number of other species in the CEZ during the summer, including brown hare, red deer, moose, wild boar, red fox and raccoon dogs. Also spotted were Eurasian lynx, wolves and several avian and bat species. Read more →

Touch an Animal Day stayed true to its name Saturday. Read more →

This year’s Touch An Animal Day event will feature edible plants, and attendees will have the chance to ask graduate students, conducting research at SREL, questions. Read more →

“The students decided to address what they could to improve the well-being of pollinators,” Hurst said. “They hypothesized that natural pesticides would act as a pest repellent allowing the pollinators time to work.” Read more →

Michel’le Jackson Aiken Standard July 19, 2019 Read more →

“We’ve seen evidence of a diversity of wildlife in the CEZ through our previous research, but this is the first time that we’ve seen white-tailed eagles, American mink and river otter on our cameras.”  Read more →

Chris Leaphart, a University of Georgia doctoral student at the SREL, was in charge of an exhibit that featured three female mallard ducks that are members of a breeding colony he is using in his research. Read more →

Poppy, who has worked at the Savannah River Ecology Lab for 20 years, gives more than 300 presentations a year to more than 40,000 people, most of whom are children Read more →

True Citizen 2018-10-10 / News The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory’s (SREL) Radionuclide Education, Monitoring and Outreach Project, known as REMOP, is starting the sampling phase of the project in Burke County. Megan Winzeler, the program’s coordinator, said the project is seeking individuals... Read more →

Augusta Chronicle Posted Sep 12, 2018 at 2:01 AM By Contributed, Savannah River Ecology Lab The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is expanding its outreach efforts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education by joining a coalition that has been awarded a share in $1 million of... Read more →

Bill Bengston, bbengston@aikenstandard.com Aiken Standard August 25, 2018 Saturday morning brought a friendly flood of traffic to Savannah River Ecology Laboratory’s conference center, drawing 713 visitors for the facility’s annual Touch an Animal Day. The event, in keeping with tradition, offered the chance for hands-on... Read more →

Augusta Chronicle Posted Aug 22, 2018 at 2:01 a.m. The University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory will host its 10th Annual “Touch An Animal Day” on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees of this free event will have the opportunity to... Read more →

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 →