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USGS Science at Ecological Society of America’s Conference: From Climate Change to Fire, Drought, and Wind Energy

USGS Science at Ecological Society of America’s Conference: From Climate Change to Fire, Drought, and Wind Energy

From climate change to wind energy effects on birds and bats to wildlife disease, U.S. Geological Survey research will be presented at the...

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USGS to Begin Drilling "Sentinel" Wells Near Kirtland Air Force Base

USGS to Begin Drilling "Sentinel" Wells Near Kirtland Air Force Base

Beginning around August 7, scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey will be drilling “sentinel” wells at the first of three locations in the...

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Chloride Contamination of Wichita’s Water Supply Inevitable Unless Actions Taken

Chloride Contamination of Wichita’s Water Supply Inevitable Unless Actions Taken

Chloride contamination of Wichita’s water-supply wells is inevitable unless actions are taken, according to U.S. Geological Survey scientists and...

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Puerto Rico’s Rainfall Deficit Indicates Drought

Puerto Rico’s Rainfall Deficit Indicates Drought

June and July rainfall deficits continue to point toward abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, according...

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Revised Arkansas and South Carolina Maps Feature New Design

Revised Arkansas and South Carolina Maps Feature New Design

US Topo maps now have a crisper, cleaner design - enhancing readability of maps for online and printed use. Map symbols are easier to read over the...

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New Jersey Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

New Jersey Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting New Jersey will be more accessible...

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Media Advisory: Lake Ontario Scientists, Officials Welcome New "Floating Laboratory"

Media Advisory: Lake Ontario Scientists, Officials Welcome New "Floating Laboratory"

The U.S. Geological Survey will celebrate the newest addition to its fleet of large research vessels in a traditional Christening and commissioning...

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District of Columbia Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

District of Columbia Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting District of Columbia will be more...

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Maryland Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Maryland Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting Maryland will be more accessible...

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Pennsylvania Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Pennsylvania Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting Pennsylvania will be more accessible...

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Delaware Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Delaware Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting Delaware will be more accessible...

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Virginia Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Virginia Storm-Tide Sensor Network Strengthened

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting Virginia will be more accessible...

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