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New Database available: USGS Releases "Species of Greatest Conservation Need” Lists

New Database available: USGS Releases "Species of Greatest Conservation Need” Lists

The USGS announces the release of the Species of Greatest Conservation Need national database. The SGCN lists are part of the State Wildlife Action...

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Geologic Mapping at GSA

Geologic Mapping at GSA

USGS scientists to be featured at GSA 2017

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Benefits of Understanding the Earth at its Core

Benefits of Understanding the Earth at its Core

Earth cores provide a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface.

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“Geologic Open House” at Great Falls Park Announced

“Geologic Open House” at Great Falls Park Announced

To celebrate Earth Science Week and Geologic Map Day, the USGS, in collaboration with the American Geosciences Institute, is pleased to announce a...

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The National Map Legacy Viewer Retirement

The National Map Legacy Viewer Retirement

The USGS is planning to discontinue service to the previous versions of the National Map viewer application.

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Imagery Services Update to The National Map

Imagery Services Update to The National Map

The USGS would like to remind users of the upcoming sunset of National Map High Resolution Orthoimagery Data and Services.

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USGS EDMAP Program Call For Proposals

USGS EDMAP Program Call For Proposals

Calling all Earth Science professors conducting research or teaching geologic mapping. The USGS EDMAP Program is accepting funding proposals focusing...

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TNMCorps Newsletter - September 2017

TNMCorps Newsletter - September 2017

The National Map Corps September 2017 Newsletter (Vol. 3, Issue 5) is now available. 

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3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY17/18 Broad Agency Announcement

3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY17/18 Broad Agency Announcement

Call for elevation project funding proposals and requests issued.

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Collaboration in a Disaster

Collaboration in a Disaster

To illustrate the USGS and FEMA working together in the 2016 Louisiana flood response, the agency has released an interactive Story Map.

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Mapping Challenge: Illinois Schools

Mapping Challenge: Illinois Schools

The National Map Corps is requesting volunteer assistance to verify geographic information related to education structures in Illinois.

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Mapping Challenge: Illinois Schools

Mapping Challenge: Illinois Schools

The National Map Corps is requesting volunteer assistance to verify geographic information related to education structures in Illinois.

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