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The USGS Invests $1.5M in Local Partnerships to Improve Urban Waterways

The USGS Invests $1.5M in Local Partnerships to Improve Urban Waterways

New studies will monitor water quality and investigate contaminants, microplastics, novel bacteria and harmful algal blooms.

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PFAS chemicals detected in many rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

PFAS chemicals detected in many rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

Water samples from 161 Pennsylvania rivers and streams were tested for 33 different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and 76% of the studied streams...

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MEDIA ALERT: One of Colorado’s deadliest natural disasters on record began 47 years ago today

MEDIA ALERT: One of Colorado’s deadliest natural disasters on record began 47 years ago today

In the early evening of July 31, 1976, the day prior to Colorado’s centennial, a year’s worth of rain fell in 70 minutes over the headwaters of the...

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USGS Researchers Discuss Sagebrush Science Convergence at FORT

USGS Researchers Discuss Sagebrush Science Convergence at FORT

The USGS Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) cohosted a joint workshop with the Colorado River Basin: Actionable and Strategic Integrated...

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USGS Crews in Vermont are documenting the extent of flooding from the recent heavy rain event

USGS Crews in Vermont are documenting the extent of flooding from the recent heavy rain event

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a U.S. Geological Survey crew as they document how high the flood waters reached around Montpelier, Vermont?

If...

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New tool helps identify stormwater drainage, estimate pollutant inputs in Massachusetts

New tool helps identify stormwater drainage, estimate pollutant inputs in Massachusetts

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. -  A new tool developed by the U.S. Geological Survey to help visualize stormwater drainage and estimate pollutant inputs in...

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The USGS determines the extent of hurricane-induced flooding, which can help communities better prepare for future floods

The USGS determines the extent of hurricane-induced flooding, which can help communities better prepare for future floods

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US

Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US

At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or...

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Models examine how climate change may affect Oregon's Crater Lake

Models examine how climate change may affect Oregon's Crater Lake

How will climate change affect deep water mixing in Crater Lake? 

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The USGS collects hurricane induced flood data along the coast and far inland

The USGS collects hurricane induced flood data along the coast and far inland

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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National Ocean Month

National Ocean Month

The ocean is a beautiful, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous place. Unsurprisingly, this is why a lot of USGS researchers spend their entire careers...

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Current state of water resources trend assessments, identification of key gaps, and suggested future directions

Current state of water resources trend assessments, identification of key gaps, and suggested future directions

A new report outlines the current state of national water availability trend assessments and evaluates ways to advance future trend assessments.

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