Who We Are

We are over 2000 researchers at 28 sites who apply long-term observation, experiments, and modeling to understand how ecological systems function over decades. Read All…

Research

LTER research integrates many disciplines to understand ecological processes as they play out at individual sites, while synthetic studies reveal broader principles that operate at a global scale. Read All…

Education

Long-term relationships with schools, community groups, resource managers, and landowners provide a foundation for innovative education and outreach programs. Undergraduate and graduate students benefit from working with a diverse and close-knit community of researchers. Read All…

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500womenscientists @500womensci·

10 Jun

Today we launch #FundtheFuture! Right now, all donations to the #Fellowship4theFuture will be matched up to $20,000. https://t.co/zRFLwjPMSm #marginsci #science #diversity #inclusion #equity

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DataONE @DataONEorg·

15 Jul

Transitioning @DataONEorg from a ‘project’ to a ‘program’. @metamattj talking at #DCM2019 about how DataONE will continue to support the community and grow the federation.

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US LTER @USLTER·

15 Jul

The @ESIPfed summer meeting starts tomorrow. Can't be there? Follow the twitter stream on #ESIPfed. Lots of side meetings happening today, including @DataONEorg and @EDIgotdata with @USLTER information managers.

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Karen McGlathery @Karen_McG2·

14 Jul

So thankful for the hard work and good spirit of the 30+ students, staff and faculty who helped in the seagrass synoptic this year. You make this long term research, now for nearly 20 years, a success! @vcrlter @USLTER https://t.co/7wDstut4i3

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Nature Research@nresearchnews·

11 Jul

Mass summertime fish die-offs across 359 Wisconsin lakes are attributable to high lake temperatures during periods of extreme heat, reports a @NatureClimate study. Die-offs are projected to double by 2050 and quadruple by 2100 in north temperate lakes. https://t.co/33Cs8WhyJ4

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