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An unprecedented river restoration is already yielding signs of life for ongoing study by USGS scientists and their state, federal and tribal partners. Read more

Saltmarshes may slow the rate of climate change. Read more

USGS vigilant for West Nile virus in wildlife through surveillance, research, and mapping.

USGS science helps people understand and prepare for natural hazards. Read more

The majority of the nation is still experiencing abnormally dry conditions, even after soaking rains from Isaac. Read more

While Hurricane Isaac has passed, scientific work to understand the storm’s impact on Gulf Coast states continues. Read more

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the west coast of Costa Rica on September 5, 2012 at 14:42:10 UTC. Read more

Real-time map showing the extent of flooding (black dots) and drought (red dots) in the U.S. Read more