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Below you'll find the most recent news about EROS and USGS. Please contact Michelle Bouchard at mbouchard@usgs.gov for assistance with specific media questions and requests.

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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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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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2024 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

2024 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted

The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding contributions...

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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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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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Landsat 7 Imaging Suspended

Landsat 7 Imaging Suspended

On Friday, January 19, 2024 (DOY 019) at 02:41:50Z, Landsat 7 imaging was suspended due to the satellite’s transition into full sunlight, which caused...

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Reprocessing of Landsat 8 Data Acquired January 1-6, 2024

Reprocessing of Landsat 8 Data Acquired January 1-6, 2024

Landsat 8 products generated from data acquired January 1, 2024, to January 6, 2024, are being reprocessed to correct an issue within the radiometric...

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