Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
New study finds deer hunting can help keep chronic wasting disease in check
USGS releases first-ever map of potential for geologic hydrogen in U.S.
USGS releases a comprehensive look at water resources in the United States
New USGS Model Uses Dragonflies to Estimate Freshwater Mercury Risk on U.S. Protected Lands
Cost-benefit study confirms coral reef restoration could be a cost-effective way to save lives and money
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