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Key National Climate Report Includes USGS EROS People and Products

Key National Climate Report Includes USGS EROS People and Products

When the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) debuted recently, it included some significant contributions from the USGS Earth Resources...

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President proposes $1.6 billion FY 2025 budget for USGS

President proposes $1.6 billion FY 2025 budget for USGS

President’s request to Congress promotes science to address climate change and natural-hazard resiliency while supporting national economic growth and...

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Eyes on Earth Podcast: The Color of Water

Eyes on Earth Podcast: The Color of Water

In Episode 114 of Eyes on Earth, we learn how satellite images and pixels of water, along with actual water samples, are helpful in determining the...

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Awards Reflect EROS Contribution to Standards

Awards Reflect EROS Contribution to Standards

When Russell Congalton started analyzing the thematic accuracy of Landsat data during his internship at the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Earth...

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Landsat Technical Working Group meets in Florida

Landsat Technical Working Group meets in Florida

The USGS Landsat International Cooperator Network met for the Landsat Technical Working Group (LTWG) #32 meeting in Orlando, Florida USA during the...

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USGS EROS Helps Assess OpenET Accuracy

USGS EROS Helps Assess OpenET Accuracy

A new study addresses a question that resource managers have been wondering: Just how accurate is OpenET? The online mapping tool, based on Landsat...

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USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

Two awardees recognized with the 2023 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing.

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EROS Scientists to Present at Geo Week

EROS Scientists to Present at Geo Week

Geo Week expects 3,000 attendees from 50 countries to learn more about remote sensing, infrastructure, and advanced airborne/terrestrial technologies...

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The USGS and partners launch World Lidar Day Feb. 12 at Geo Week Conference in Denver

The USGS and partners launch World Lidar Day Feb. 12 at Geo Week Conference in Denver

New annual celebration will spotlight the value of lidar and its applications worldwide.

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USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report

USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report

Meet the five USGS scientists who served as coordinating lead authors for the Fifth National Climate Assessment. 

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Terry Sohl Named Head of USGS EROS Science

Terry Sohl Named Head of USGS EROS Science

Longtime Research Physical Scientist Terry Sohl has been named branch chief for the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center’s...

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USGS expands National Map digital offerings, putting mountain-scale topography at user’s fingertips

USGS expands National Map digital offerings, putting mountain-scale topography at user’s fingertips

New 1:100,000-scale OnDemand Topo maps now available in topoBuilder application.

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