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Midcontinent Region

The Midcontinent Region covers activities in the geographic area of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.   We conduct science to inform resource managers on issues such as aquatic invasive species, water quality and availability, wildlife disease, and restoration of fish/wildlife and their habitat

News

Low-level helicopter flights to image geology over Michigan and Wisconsin

Low-level helicopter flights to image geology over Michigan and Wisconsin

USGS invests $3.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to map critical minerals across the Ozark Plateau

USGS invests $3.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to map critical minerals across the Ozark Plateau

Collaborative workshop spotlights machine learning to accelerate USGS critical mineral assessments

Collaborative workshop spotlights machine learning to accelerate USGS critical mineral assessments

Publications

Microbial source tracking and land use associations for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells influenced by human and livestock fecal sources Microbial source tracking and land use associations for antibiotic resistance genes in private wells influenced by human and livestock fecal sources

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health problem that requires an integrated approach among human, agricultural, and environmental sectors. However, few studies address all three components simultaneously. We investigated the occurrence of five antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and the class 1 integron gene (intI1) in private wells drawing water from a vulnerable aquifer...
Authors
Tucker R. Burch, Joel P. Stokdyk, Aaron Firnstahl, Burney Kieke Jr., Rachel Cook, Sarah Opelt, Sue Spencer, Lisa Durso, Mark A. Borchardt

USGS National Water Quality Monitoring Network USGS National Water Quality Monitoring Network

What is the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Monitoring Network?Understanding the water quality of U.S. streams and rivers requires consistent data collection and analysis over decades. The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Water Quality Network (NWQN) was established to facilitate national-scale understanding of surface-water quality conditions through the collection...
Authors
Melissa L. Riskin, Casey J. Lee

Geochemical data for Illinois Basin coal samples, 2015–2018 Geochemical data for Illinois Basin coal samples, 2015–2018

Researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and their collaborators conducted a study of the geochemical properties of coals currently produced for electric power generation in the Illinois Basin in Illinois and Indiana. The study follows from recommendations by an expert panel for the USGS to investigate the distribution and controls of trace constituents such as mercury (Hg) in...
Authors
Allan Kolker, Clint Scott, Liliana Lefticariu, Maria Mastalerz, Agnieszka Drobniak, Annie Scott

Science

GLGMC Current Projects

These projects highlight the important research conducted through the GLGMC.
GLGMC Current Projects

GLGMC Current Projects

These projects highlight the important research conducted through the GLGMC.
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GLGMC Science in Action

The testimonials below demonstrate the impact of recent geologic mapping projects carried out by the GLGMC.
GLGMC Science in Action

GLGMC Science in Action

The testimonials below demonstrate the impact of recent geologic mapping projects carried out by the GLGMC.
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North American Waterfowl Management Plan

The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) represents the foundational and successful effort to manage waterfowl and migratory bird in North America. Continued success of NAWMP depends on maintaining relevance to partners and society over time. Social science research supports NAWMP by providing a better understanding of what people value regarding waterfowl and their habitats.
North American Waterfowl Management Plan

North American Waterfowl Management Plan

The North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) represents the foundational and successful effort to manage waterfowl and migratory bird in North America. Continued success of NAWMP depends on maintaining relevance to partners and society over time. Social science research supports NAWMP by providing a better understanding of what people value regarding waterfowl and their habitats.
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