Tag: Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
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New study shows alligators aren’t all that’s lurking in Georgia’s swamps
Alligator research uncovers increased levels of mercury in the state’s swamps.
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Could poverty trigger the next pandemic?
Socioeconomic factors like poor access to health care are driving disease outbreaks.
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Exploring the reasons behind human-lion conflict
Lions face a variety of threats in the wild. But people are one of the…
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2025 Research Awards
Distinguished Research Professors The title of Distinguished Research Professor recognizes senior faculty members who are…
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Human presence at waterholes may change animal behavior
Researchers found that mammals visited waterholes the same amount while tourists were watching, but not…
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New funding for UGA faculty to address rural issues
The seed grants connect academic faculty and outreach faculty on major projects.
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People are altering decomposition rates in waterways
Faster decomposition rates may make climate change worse.
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AAAS elects 3 more UGA faculty as Fellows
This year honorees are Marguerite “Peggy” Brickman, Olin “Gene” Rhodes Jr. and Victor Thompson.
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Shedding light on night drives
A new study delves into factors that impact detecting wildlife after dark.
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Wild pig populations in U.S. can be managed
Study will help conservation groups understand and plan for managing the problem.
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2023 Russell Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Three UGA faculty members received a Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for 2023.…
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2023 Research Awards
Distinguished Research Professors The title of Distinguished Research Professor recognizes senior faculty members who are…
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Study offers insights into movement of wild pigs
Research highlights the potential for problems when pigs are relocated.
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Three UGA faculty members receive 2023 Russell Awards
The awards are the highest early career teaching honor for outstanding and innovative instruction.
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SREL hires Ford to lead outreach and education
Ford will oversee outreach and public relations staff at SREL and expand the lab’s educational…
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Four new faculty join SREL
Avishek Dutta, Brennan O. Ferguson, Daniel Kaplan and Daniel A.H. Peach will expand the SREL’s…
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Scavengers, such as raccoons, can be picky eaters
Birds and mammals preferred to dine on the carcasses of herbivores.
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Assistant professor asks important environmental questions
Krista Capps studies the impact of aging water infrastructures, land use changes.
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SREL team captures desert tortoise conservation award
The Robert C. Stebbins Award recognizes an individual or team with an outstanding record of…
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Russian invasion at Chernobyl puts future research in limbo
UGA researchers, along with international scientists, put Chernobyl studies on hold.
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Terrain, weather can predict wild pig movements
New UGA research could help limit damage the pigs cause.
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DOE renews $34M cooperative agreement with SREL
SREL serves as a scientific partner and independent evaluator of DOE activities.

