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Potentially Harmful Levels of Contaminants Found in Fish in the Columbia River

Potentially Harmful Levels of Contaminants Found in Fish in the Columbia River

A newly published scientific study discovered that some resident fish in the lower Columbia River, namely largescale suckers, contain chemicals that...
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Revised West Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia Maps Feature New Design

Revised West Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia Maps Feature New Design

US Topo maps now have a crisper, cleaner design - enhancing readability of maps for online and printed use. Map symbols are easier to read over the...

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Media Advisory: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World

Media Advisory: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World

Why have there been so many catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of the 21stcentury? On April 24th, USGS Research Geologist Thomas Holzer will...
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First USGS Streamgage Records 125 Years of Measuring New Mexico’s Vital Water Resources

First USGS Streamgage Records 125 Years of Measuring New Mexico’s Vital Water Resources

In 1889, the foundation for modern water management began on the Rio Grande in Embudo, N.M. Today, 125 years later, a celebration was held to honor...
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High Concentrations of Trace Elements More Prevalent in Southern Desert Groundwater than Statewide

High Concentrations of Trace Elements More Prevalent in Southern Desert Groundwater than Statewide

Inorganic trace elements – fluoride, arsenic, molybdenum and boron – were detected at high concentrations in 42 percent of groundwater used for public...
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New Mexico Streamgage Marks 125 Years of Running Strong

New Mexico Streamgage Marks 125 Years of Running Strong

The first USGS streamgage in the country is turning 125 years old, and the U.S. Geological Survey, along with many partner agencies, is commemorating...
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Elevated Levels of Mercury Found in Fish in Western U.S. National Parks

Elevated Levels of Mercury Found in Fish in Western U.S. National Parks

Mercury has been discovered in fish in some of the most remote national park lakes and streams in the western United States and Alaska. Mercury levels...

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Lack of Vitamin B1 Killing Great Lakes Fish

Lack of Vitamin B1 Killing Great Lakes Fish

Great Lakes fish in the salmon family that rely on the fish “alewife” as part of their diet face a major obstacle in restoring naturally reproducing...

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USGS Scientists Receive Presidential Awards for Research on Earthquakes, Ecosystems and Permafrost

USGS Scientists Receive Presidential Awards for Research on Earthquakes, Ecosystems and Permafrost

The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the success of three distinguished researchers who are recipients today of the 2012 Presidential Early...

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Science Report Guides Protection of Old Faithful Thermal Features and Historic Yellowstone Buildings

Science Report Guides Protection of Old Faithful Thermal Features and Historic Yellowstone Buildings

A newly published scientific report on the geology and hydrology in the area around Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park includes suggestions on...

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Oyster Aquaculture Could Significantly Improve Potomac River Estuary Water Quality

Oyster Aquaculture Could Significantly Improve Potomac River Estuary Water Quality

Oyster aquaculture in the Potomac River estuary could result in significant improvements to water quality, according to a new NOAA and U.S. Geological...

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Sea Otters Can Get the Flu, Too

Sea Otters Can Get the Flu, Too

Northern sea otters living off the coast of Washington state were infected with the same H1N1 flu virus that caused the world-wide pandemic in 2009...

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