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We need less of this.
We need voters who have the attention span for meaningful conversations.
The second sentence of that letter was unnecessary and frankly unprofessional
6 justices. Arguably, 3.
Could be wrong though. Hybrids aren’t that rare.
Just a dog making friends! (I don’t think it’s a coydog hybrid)
Title: SFS Council of Underrepresented Voices: Call for Nominations Goal: provide a forum for representative members of underrepresented groups to convene and provide perspective and guidance on SFS goals, operations, and initiatives. Term: 2 years To nominate: send an email to cuv@freshwaters-science.org and include the name, country of residence, and reasons why the nominee would bring a unique perspective to the CUV by Friday, Feb 27th, 2026. Self-nominations accepted. Cartoon of a council in the bottom right corner.
Nominations are open for SFS Council of Underrepresented Voices (CUV) members to serve 2-year terms. The goal of the CUV is to provide a forum for representative members of underrepresented groups to convene and provide perspective and guidance on SFS goals, operations, and initiatives (1/5).
Join the SFS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Virtual Events Committee for a fun and engaging event exploring themes in Black history and spotlighting Black scientists in freshwater science. 🎣 Come play a game, learn something new, and connect with the community!
Wednesday, February 25 @ 8 PM ET
Explore the public comment that SFS, as part of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), contributed on proposed changes to the definition of "Waters of the U.S." These changes would reduce protections for isolated wetlands and intermittent and ephemeral streams. buff.ly/u2Xabu7 (1/2)
More than 10,000 Ph.D. scientists were fired by the Trump administration last year. Grant cuts affected more.
"A few dozen got jobs in other countries" is not a serious solution.
There are not enough jobs in the whole world. The result will be less science, not the same science just elsewhere.
A wolf has ventured into the mountains of Los Angeles County.
She was looking for a mate but ended up making history. www.latimes.com/environment/...
I wish reporters were more clear about whether they are documenting cognitive dissonance vs insincerity.
This feels like classic whitewashing. She wants credit for showing concern yet it’s not clear she will do anything to address those concerns. She’s the Susan Collins of the South.
California scientists: The Legislature is considering a bipartisan bill to create a CA version of the NSF: the California Foundation for Science and Health Research. It would be funded with a $23B bond measure on the Nov 2026 ballot. Sign on to support the bill here: www.fundCAscience.org
Be a man and do entomology
NSF GRFP applicants (and mentors): Was your application Returned Without Review and deemed ineligible despite fitting in the allowed topics?
1) Write NSF
2) Write your Congressperson
3) CC us at grfp@grant-witness.us so we can compile + follow up
Details and template at grant-witness.us/grfp-letter
How many speeding tickets, DUIs, etc does a person need before losing their license in Kansas?
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
Ice in the Sierras not DTLA
Do you consider yourself to be an inclusive mentor to budding scientists? STREAM is looking for friendly faces to commit to serving as a Freshwater Friend (an ally) to first-time conference attendees at the #2026SFS Annual Meeting in Spokane! (1/5)
Horrifying
You shoulda
new: Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain and activist Matt Moberg FaceTimed me from an ICE blanketed parking lot about his empathy for Anthony Edwards, Wemby's provocative statement about the Spurs, and the value (if any) of athletes speaking out.
we ended early because ICE tried to arrest his mom.
Why does the graph show ~30% rather than 57%?
He wants to expedite housing construction by overriding local authorities. Probably wants to waive some state restrictions too but I’m less sure.
That’s what it takes I guess
It’s literally Gavin’s position too
What’s the use of training when they actively recruit Proud Boys and neo Nazis?
If I got arrested for standing up to fascists, I think I’d be sending the video to everyone I know.
These media outlets want us to believe that right wing ownership doesn’t influence the reporting but it obviously does.