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The Buzz on Native Bees
It’s National Pollinator Week! Farms, forests and gardens -- native bees are essential for healthy ecosystems. Read more
United States-Mexican Borderlands Science Knows No Boundaries
A recent compilation of USGS science along the 2000-mile stretch of shared landscape between the United States and Mexico highlights scientific projects, challenges and future opportunities. Read more
Hurricane Season is Here.
Hurricane season has arrived, and USGS is ready. Read more
Landsat 8 Set to Extend Long Run of Observing Earth
Thoroughly tested and calibrated, Landsat 8 officially begins round-the-clock and round-the-world duty on May 30. Read more
San Francisco Bay Could Lose Marshes to Sea-Level Rise by 2100.
Salt marshes provide flood control for communities and habitat for wildlife, like this endangered salt marsh harvest mouse. But according to a new USGS report, San Francisco Bay could lose more of its salt marshes by the year 2100 due to sea level rise. Read more
  • Is “The Impossible” Possible in the Pacific Northwest? – Coastal Community Tsunami Hazards and Risk Free USGS Public Lecture February 28

    Is “The Impossible” Possible in the Pacific Northwest? – Coastal Community Tsunami Hazards and Risk Free USGS Public Lecture February 28

    Mon, 25 Feb 2013

    February 28th at 7 p.m. (PST) — Public Lecture information: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar

  • Exploring the Earth’s Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet Free USGS Public Lecture January 24

    Exploring the Earth’s Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet Free USGS Public Lecture January 24

    Fri, 18 Jan 2013

    January 24th at 7 p.m. (PST) — Public Lecture information: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar

  • Colorful South Pacific Species – New Discoveries and Looming Threats – Free USGS Public Lecture December 13

    Colorful South Pacific Species – New Discoveries and Looming Threats – Free USGS Public Lecture December 13

    Thu, 06 Dec 2012

    7 p.m.—Public lecture (also live-streamed over the Internet)

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    Migration No Longer Best Strategy for Yellowstone Elk
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