NSF-funded network of programs studying ecological processes operating on decadal-to-century time scales. Interdisciplinary researchers and students generate high-impact, team driven science that builds on deep place-based knowledge.
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
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Really looking forward to tomorrow's LTER Community-plus call to develop the rubber-meets-the-roadmap projects that put our new strategic plan into action. Join us if you want to help think about where LTER science goes next.
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What *actually* works for climate adaptation? One of the most important questions researchers can answer. Join our June community call with Meagn Oldfather and Sarah Weiskopf to learn more. @cznews.bsky.social @fluxnetecn.bsky.social @arcticdatactr.bsky.social
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Excited for the June LTER Community Call on how can ecological research can help assess (and improve) the effectiveness of climate adaptation actions. We'll hear from Meaghan Oldfather and Sarah Weiskopf of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers.
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Working with Cedar Creek data? In addition to the broader LTER synthesis opportunity, Cedar Creek funds working groups that synthesize Cedar Creek data (with or without other sites). The deadline for proposals is coming up fast (June 5). cedarcreek.umn.edu/cedar-creek-...
Yes, physical archives are a huge issue (a point that the collections community has argued for a long time). So is the stability of disciplinary data repositories and transition planning/funding for site retirement.
The Governance Gap Threatening Long-Term Ecological Archives eos.org/opinions/the...
NES-LTER Data Jam 2026 projects are rolling in! We love student creativity describing patterns and reasoning about data. Pictured: Scratch game designed by 5th graders at Morse Pond School in Falmouth MA, based on NMFS trawl data. tinyurl.com/NES-LTERData... @uslter.bsky.social @whoi.edu
June 10, 2026 @ 9:00 am-10:00 am - Evaluating ecological efficacy of climate adaptation actions can improve natural resource management Meagan Ford Oldfather PhD, USGS, North Central Climate Adaptatio...
Happy #WorldSaltmarshDay! We💙saltmarshes for providing habitat for many species, protecting coasts from flooding, storing carbon, protecting adjacent waterways. They are also amazing, beautiful ecosystems for studying carbon and nutrient cycling.
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June 10, 2026 @ 9:00 am-10:00 am - Evaluating ecological efficacy of climate adaptation actions can improve natural resource management Meagan Ford Oldfather PhD, USGS, North Central Climate Adaptatio...
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
Long Term Ecological Research Network (United States)
Across the grasslands of the central United States, drought reaches below the surface, reshaping microbial life in ways that differ from dry plains to wetter prairies. Yet even after disruption, underground communities recover quickly, revealing a quiet resilience beneath the soil. 🌐🧪
Northeast US Shelf LTER
Apply for the Headwaters Leadership Academy!
📅 Deadline: Monday, June 15
This program for early career freshwater scientists provides mentorship, service, and professional development opportunities beyond typical training offered in traditional academic settings.
Learn more here: buff.ly/rwLK01F
LTER Network Office funds synthesis working groups and partners with organizations with shared goals. Join our May 6 Science Charrette to collaborate on ideas. lternet.edu/events/const...
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Plum Island Ecosystems LTER
Micro-organisms are essential for the functioning of agricultural soils but face increasing stress due to pollution and climate change. However,...
