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The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis

The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis

Nature-based solutions may seem too-good-to-be-true, but USGS is studying how these simple solutions provide benefits for people and the environment.

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Employee Shoutout: Laura Norman Receives the Geological Society of America's 2024 Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research

Employee Shoutout: Laura Norman Receives the Geological Society of America's 2024 Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Norman with the Western Geographic Science Center in Tucson, AZ, for her selection as the winner of the 2024 Farouk El...

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Human-Built Natural Infrastructure in Dryland Streams (NIDS) - Lessons from the “20-Year Crew” #BetheBeaver

Human-Built Natural Infrastructure in Dryland Streams (NIDS) - Lessons from the “20-Year Crew” #BetheBeaver

On April 16th, the USGS hosted notable restoration practitioners from the Sky Island Restoration Collaborative (SIRC) at the National Conference on...

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USGS improving climate resilience in Baja California Sur, Mexico

USGS improving climate resilience in Baja California Sur, Mexico

USGS scientists traveled to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, to conduct community outreach and field research on using low-tech, low-cost natural...

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Dr. Laura Norman Receives the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Arizona

Dr. Laura Norman Receives the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Arizona

Dr. Laura Norman was recognized by the University of Arizona for her scientific efforts and work serving on multiple graduate student committees and...

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Liquefaction and Sea-Level Rise product has won the 2023 Shoemaker Awards for Communications Product Excellence for the Webpage/Website category.

Liquefaction and Sea-Level Rise product has won the 2023 Shoemaker Awards for Communications Product Excellence for the Webpage/Website category.

Anne Wein (WGSC) led the Sensitivity of Liquefaction to Sea-level Rise project in the San Francisco Bay Area with oversight of Keith Knudsen (ESC).  ...

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USGS Environmental Achievement Award 2024 for Dr. Kristin Byrd

USGS Environmental Achievement Award 2024 for Dr. Kristin Byrd

Dr. Kristin Byrd was a member of the USGS Earth Day Team who received the USGS Environmental Achievement Award this year.  The team created the Invest...

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Alma Anides-Morales of the Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC), USGS won the Student Poster Award at the University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) for Implementing Water Solutions Through Partnerships.

Alma Anides-Morales of the Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC), USGS won the Student Poster Award at the University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) for Implementing Water Solutions Through Partnerships.

Alma Anides-Morales, is an Environmental Science doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona, and Student Trainee in the Pathways Internship...

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New NASA ROSES Award for 5-years (2023-2028) for the Global Food-and-Water Security-support Analysis Data (GFSAD) project of WGSC (PI: Prasad S. Thenkabail)

New NASA ROSES Award for 5-years (2023-2028) for the Global Food-and-Water Security-support Analysis Data (GFSAD) project of WGSC (PI: Prasad S. Thenkabail)

New NASA ROSES Award for 5-years (2023-2028) for the Global Food-and-Water Security-support Analysis Data (GFSAD) project of WGSC (PI: Prasad S...

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Release of LGRIP30 Data Product

Release of LGRIP30 Data Product

The Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Landsat-Derived Global Rainfed and...

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Now Available: First CONUS-wide Coastal Wetland Collection

Now Available: First CONUS-wide Coastal Wetland Collection

Scientists from across USGS have created the first CONUS-wide collection of key tidal wetland metrics. These metrics provide data on habitat quality...

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The Geographical Podcast: Can Desertification Be Stopped?

The Geographical Podcast: Can Desertification Be Stopped?

Dr. Laura Norman was interviewed by Bryony Cottam, Staff Writer for Geographical Magazine - the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society in...

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