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Media Advisory: Congressman Benishek and Scientists Welcome New Great Lakes “Floating Laboratory”

Media Advisory: Congressman Benishek and Scientists Welcome New Great Lakes “Floating Laboratory”

The U.S. Geological Survey will celebrate the newest addition to its fleet of large research vessels during a traditional ceremony in Cheboygan...
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New Sea-Level Rise Handbook Highlights Science and Models for Non-Scientists

New Sea-Level Rise Handbook Highlights Science and Models for Non-Scientists

Coastal managers and planners now have access to a new U.S. Geological Survey handbook that, for the first time, comprehensively describes the various...
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Media Advisory: Scientists and Officials Celebrate 40 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Madison

Media Advisory: Scientists and Officials Celebrate 40 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Madison

Representatives from the offices of Senator Tammy Baldwin, Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Mark Pocan will join leaders from the U.S. Geological...
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Media Advisory: Officials, Agencies Celebrate 25 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Sioux Falls

Media Advisory: Officials, Agencies Celebrate 25 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Sioux Falls

The U.S. Geological Survey and NASA will honor their 25-year science partnership and ongoing advancements in land remote sensing at a ceremony in...
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Increasingly Severe Disturbances Weaken World’s Temperate Forests

Increasingly Severe Disturbances Weaken World’s Temperate Forests

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON, Calif. — A new paper published today in Science magazine has synthesized existing studies on the health of temperate forests...
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Media Advisory: Yes, Humans Really Are Causing Earthquakes — Public Lecture

Media Advisory: Yes, Humans Really Are Causing Earthquakes — Public Lecture

The earthquake rate has dramatically increased in the central United States in the last six years. Oklahoma had more magnitude 3 or greater...
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Mercury and Selenium are Accumulating in the Colorado River Food Web of the Grand Canyon

Mercury and Selenium are Accumulating in the Colorado River Food Web of the Grand Canyon

Although the Grand Canyon segment of the Colorado River features one of the most remote ecosystems in the United States, it is not immune to exposure...
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Media Advisory: Congressman Kevin Cramer to Join Scientists and Officials for 50th Anniversary Celebration at Jamestown Science Center

Media Advisory: Congressman Kevin Cramer to Join Scientists and Officials for 50th Anniversary Celebration at Jamestown Science Center

U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer will join leaders from the U.S. Geological Survey and other state and local officials for a 50th anniversary ceremony at...

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New Cowboy State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data

New Cowboy State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data

Newly released US Topo maps for Wyoming now feature more trails using data provided by the U.S. Forest Service such as the recreational trails in the...
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Insecticides Similar to Nicotine Found in about Half of Sampled Streams across the United States

Insecticides Similar to Nicotine Found in about Half of Sampled Streams across the United States

USGS discovered insecticides known as neonicotinoids in a little more than half of both urban and agricultural streams sampled across the United...

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New Flood Warning Resources Available for West Branch

New Flood Warning Resources Available for West Branch

The City of West Branch, Iowa, and the U.S. Geological Survey recently partnered to provide real-time streamflow and flood warning information on the...
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New Scientist-in-Charge at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

New Scientist-in-Charge at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Seth Moran to serve as the new Scientist-in-Charge of the USGS Cascades Volcano...
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