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February 19, 2014

Linking U.S. and Canadian Border Waters

Clearer views of waters along the U.S. and Canadian border are now possible with new seamless digital maps. These maps make it easier to solve complex...

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February 12, 2014

National Scenic Trails Added to Washington State Maps

Newly released US Topo maps for Washington now feature segments of thePacific Crest and Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trails.

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February 11, 2014

Elwha Sediment Detailed in New Document

As the largest dam-removal project in history moves into its third year, scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey released a new report that...

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January 22, 2014

Latest Idaho and New Mexico Quads Available

The USGS, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, has posted new Idaho US Topo quadrangles (1,193) and New Mexico quads (1,980 maps) which include...

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January 16, 2014

Salmon Conservation Efforts Honored

Today the Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership (PNAMP) was recognized for its conservation achievements focused on federally listed salmon...

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January 15, 2014

20 Years After Northridge Quake, Buildings Remain Vulnerable

Twenty years ago this week an earthquake struck Northridge, Calif., killing 57 people and revealing a serious defect in a common type of mid-rise...

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January 13, 2014

New Tools to Address Boise River’s Phosphorus Problem

Resource managers in southwestern Idaho have a new set of tools for reducing phosphorus concentrations in the lower Boise River

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January 2, 2014

Geophysical Studies Reveal Potential Quake Hazard in Spokane Area

Preliminary interpretations of a recent geophysical survey confirm the presence of earthquake faults and reveal the possibility of previously unknown...

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