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Scientists Discuss Research at Geological Society of America Meeting

Scientists Discuss Research at Geological Society of America Meeting

The Cordilleran Section of the Geological Society of America (GSA) includes the states of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and...

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New science informs extent of hexavalent chromium groundwater plumes in Hinkley Valley

New science informs extent of hexavalent chromium groundwater plumes in Hinkley Valley

In a new study released today, scientists mapped the extent of human-introduced hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen under specific circumstances...

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Dr. Anke Mueller-Solger is the new Center Director of the USGS California Water Science Center

Dr. Anke Mueller-Solger is the new Center Director of the USGS California Water Science Center

The U.S. Geological Survey has named Dr. Anke Mueller-Solger as the new Center Director of the USGS California Water Science Center (CAWSC).

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California Water Science Center Scientists to Present at 2023 IEP Annual Workshop

California Water Science Center Scientists to Present at 2023 IEP Annual Workshop

California Water Science Center (CAWSC) scientists will present their latest research at California’s 2023 Interagency Ecological Program (IEP)...

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USGS Science Informs Effort to Protect Threatened Fish Species

USGS Science Informs Effort to Protect Threatened Fish Species

The Clear Lake Hitch, also known as the chi, is a fish species very important to the Pomo tribe in the area surrounding Clear Lake in Northern...

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USGS crews continue to measure record-high streamflow in California

USGS crews continue to measure record-high streamflow in California

U.S. Geological Survey field crews measured high streamflows this week throughout California, thirteen of which were record high-flow measurements.

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USGS assesses water quality in California principal aquifers as part of a Nationwide study

USGS assesses water quality in California principal aquifers as part of a Nationwide study

A newly-published study of principal aquifers in the continental United States finds that naturally occurring chemical elements were present in...

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California Water Science Center Adds New Webcams

California Water Science Center Adds New Webcams

Three new webcams have recently been installed at these streamgaging sites in California:

Truckee River at Boca Bridge near Truckee, CA

Suisun Bay...

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USGS Scientists Explain How Aquifer Compaction is Measured

USGS Scientists Explain How Aquifer Compaction is Measured

A recent tour of California’s Central Valley given by the nonprofit organization Water Education Foundation included a stop at the USGS California...

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