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Study finds salamanders are surprisingly abundant in northeastern forests
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USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025
Heating Limestone: A Major CO2 Culprit in Construction
Why USGS scientists are talking about cement's carbon footprint
USGS and Australia formally partner for upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission
Algal blooms aren’t always harmful, but when they are, science is here to help
U.S. Geological Survey responds to Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina
USGS deploys rapid deployment gauges at behest of SCDOT
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