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(AP) Bald eagle populations surged in the northeastern United States and remained mostly steady in other areas during the past 15 years, a dose of good news for scientists trying to protect the nation's symbol.
Across most of the lower 48 states, bald eagles increased nearly 2 percent annually from 1986-2000, according to an analysis released by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The analysis was based on more than 10,000 eagle sightings during midwinter surveys in 42 states.
Results of 15 years of the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey, which involves several hundred scientists and trained volunteers who count eagles from land, water and air, have just been published by the federal agency and Boise State University scientists.
Across most of the lower 48 states, bald eagles increased nearly 2 percent annually from 1986-2000, according to an analysis released by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The analysis was based on more than 10,000 eagle sightings during midwinter surveys in 42 states.
Results of 15 years of the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey, which involves several hundred scientists and trained volunteers who count eagles from land, water and air, have just been published by the federal agency and Boise State University scientists.
