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50th Anniversary of Hurricane Agnes

50th Anniversary of Hurricane Agnes

“Beginning on June 18, 1972, the remains of Hurricane Agnes produced floods in the Eastern United States from Virginia to New York that killed 128 peo...

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USGS Releases the Pennsylvania Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Data Exploration Tool

USGS Releases the Pennsylvania Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Data Exploration Tool

New “Pennsylvania Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Data Exploration Tool” displays monitoring results on an interactive map.

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USGS at the Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium

USGS at the Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium

Penn State Extension and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, along with numerous other sponsors, hosted the annual Pennsylvania...

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New Report on Pennsylvania Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Results, 2015-19

New Report on Pennsylvania Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Results, 2015-19

A new USGS study, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, explains 2015-2019 results from the Pennsylvania...

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Water Quality of Domestic Wells in Marcellus Shale Region

Water Quality of Domestic Wells in Marcellus Shale Region

A new USGS study, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, identifies factors affecting the quality of groundwater used for domestic...

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Northeastern U.S. Streams During Tropical Storm Henri

Northeastern U.S. Streams During Tropical Storm Henri

Streamflow and water level changed dramatically as Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in the northeastern U.S. in late August, 2021, as shown by the...

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Spring Grove Weir Removal

Spring Grove Weir Removal

Pennsylvania Water Science Center personnel remove broad-crested weir, Codorus Creek at Spring Grove

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