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Scientists investigate a resource critical to millions of people in Washington state that often remains invisible to the public eye.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Today, the U.S. Geological Survey officially opened the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility on The University of Alabama...

USGS scientists across the nation are working to understand, predict and prevent impacts from harmful algal blooms to people and wildlife.

New research from the U.S. Geological Survey links wildfires to increased mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams.

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Bill Werkheiser as the new Associate Director (AD) for the Water Resources Mission...

LEADVILLE, Colo.—The U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting a dye-tracing study in Lake Fork Creek, west of Leadville, downstream from the...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Geological Survey scientists will deploy to the active South Fork and Salt fires today to increase water data transmission...

Rapid City, S.D. — U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring record flooding in parts of South Dakota following intense rainfall.  

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or James Fallon.  

Learn more about the new strategy for current and future USGS microplastics research.