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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Brooke Osborne (she/her)@brookebosborne·

19 Jun

What a JOY writing this @NewPhyt Viewpoint with such an amazing team of experts!

In it, we share key challenges & opportunities for better understanding The Consequences of Climate Change for Dryland Biogeochemistry.

https://t.co/Epf9NU3yvj
(based on OOS for @ESA_SW @ESA_org)

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Ryan Schroeder @SeedyRanges·

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A great first day of the desert #ecology shortcourse here at @TheJornada @JornadaLTER! Visited a couple field sites to look at #plantcommunity dynamics after herbicide treatment of mesquite, #desert #soil geomorphology, and followed by some great #gradstudent presentations!

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Plum Island LTER @PIE_LTER·

28 Jun

Check out the beautiful new version of of #GOMI's online journal! which emphasizes a watershed perspective: Fostering stewardship from the forest to the salt marsh. Articles by and for students, educators, scientists, and community. https://t.co/ly14HZz7gj

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US LTER @USLTER·

28 Jun

Announcing the 2022 LTER Synthesis Working Group RFP!

Synthesis groups use LTER data to answer pressing questions in ecology—from modeling cross-ecosystem dynamics to global drivers and responses and more.

More info: https://t.co/KcuD4nsPSc…

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US LTER @USLTER·

27 Jun

We ❤️ REU's, and want them to thrive in our network!

We've got a 2-part webinar series this summer just for them!

Part 1: A network overview & getting involved by @MSP_LTER's Sarah Hobbie
Part 2: Communicating REU science!

Register & info: https://t.co/jwf1ym8aIP

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US LTER @USLTER·

27 Jun

Gearing up for field season? Don't forget to pack that camera!

The LTER Photo Contest opens July 15! Remember to keep submitting photos—we'll highlight a few every week!

https://t.co/RU6Gz1XeOk

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Scott Doney @ScottDoney1·

25 Jun

Transitioning global change experiments on Southern Ocean phytoplankton from lab to field settings: Insights and challenges - Boyd et al. Limnology and Oceanography ⁦@PalmerLTER⁩ ⁦@US_OCB⁩ https://t.co/lzFG75CNTT

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Education/Outreach Committee

July 7, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
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Information Managers Watercooler

July 11, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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LTER all-site REU webinar

July 12, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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IM Executive Team Meeting

July 19, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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July 19, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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July 19, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Facilitating Participatory Workshops

July 27, 2022 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Education/Outreach Committee

August 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
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Information Managers Watercooler

August 8, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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IM Executive Team Meeting

August 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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LTER Lead PI Meeting

August 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Diversity Committee Meeting

August 16, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Diversity and Inclusion Committee

August 16, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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LTER RFP Synthesis Webinar

August 24, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Education/Outreach Committee

September 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
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Information Managers Watercooler

September 12, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Organization of Biological Field Stations Annual Meeting

September 13, 2022 - September 18, 2022 | CMU Biological Station, 33850 East Side Dr, Beaver Island, MI 49782, USA
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LTER All Scientists Meeting

September 19, 2022 - September 23, 2022
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IM Executive Team Meeting

September 20, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Diversity Committee Meeting

September 20, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Diversity and Inclusion Committee

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