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Upcoming Maintenance to Cause Extended Data Access Interruption

Upcoming Maintenance to Cause Extended Data Access Interruption

On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, access to Landsat and other data stored in the USGS EROS archives will be unavailable from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST...

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EROS 50th History: Becoming a Ground Station

EROS 50th History: Becoming a Ground Station

It’s part of our origins legend: In 1970, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was tapped to host the U.S. Geological Survey’s new Earth-observing satellite...

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools Without an Edit History in Utah

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools Without an Edit History in Utah

This challenge is now complete! Thanks to everyone who contributed!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for School Points in Utah

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for School Points in Utah

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports more than $5.8M for states to preserve vital geologic data and support infrastructure development

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports more than $5.8M for states to preserve vital geologic data and support infrastructure development

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will award $5.8 million supported by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 32 state...

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Schedule of FY24 Working Groups

Schedule of FY24 Working Groups

FY24 Scheduled Working Groups

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USGS Awards Competitive Remote Sensing Grant to AmericaView

USGS Awards Competitive Remote Sensing Grant to AmericaView

The U.S. Geological Survey awards $1.47 million to AmericaView as the recipient of the National Land Remote Sensing Education, Outreach and Research...

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Mapping Challenge Update (10/04/23): Schools in Utah

Mapping Challenge Update (10/04/23): Schools in Utah

This challenge is coming along swimmingly, keep up the good work! And don't forget that volunteers with any editing role can edit points without an...

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Mapping Challenge Update (09/28/23): Schools in Utah

Mapping Challenge Update (09/28/23): Schools in Utah

This no-edit-history schools challenge in Utah is off to an A+ start! As always, thanks for your hard work and dedication!

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Using the Power of Landsat and Digital Earth Tools to Understand Coastlines in Australia and Africa

Using the Power of Landsat and Digital Earth Tools to Understand Coastlines in Australia and Africa

How leading-edge Landsat based Earth observation products and tools are helping us to understand Africa’s and Australia’s coastlines. This is the...

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USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities.

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities.

The U.S. Geological Survey issued a 3D National Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement for funding partnership opportunities for elevation...

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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Utah!

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Utah!

We’ve knocked out New Mexico and are moving northwest to Utah for our next challenge! Just in time for fall, this challenge is focused on school...

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