Dr. Thomas R. Loveland: For nearly 40 years, Landsat and other Earth observing satellites have been silently orbiting the globe collecting high quality images that document the condition of our changing planet. These remote sensing images provide an unprecedented long-term, impartial view of the Earth's cities and natural resources. Join to view the Earth from space, and discuss the profound impact Landsat has on many facets of our economy, safety, and environment. FREE and Open to the Public Follow this event live @USGSLive http://www.usgs.gov/public_lecture_series/ Requests for accommodations (i.e. sign language interpreting) require notice at least two weeks before the event. Please email jcorley@usgs.gov or call 703-648-7770.

Dr. Thomas R. Loveland explains how for nearly 40 years, Landsat and other Earth observing satellites have been silently orbiting the globe collecting high quality images that document the condition of our changing planet. These remote sensing images provide an unprecedented long-term, impartial view of the Earth's cities and natural resources. Join us on February 1 to view the Earth from space, and discuss the profound impact Landsat has on many facets of our economy, safety, and environment. FREE and Open to the Public Follow this event live @USGSLive Requests for accommodations (i.e. sign language interpreting) require notice at least two weeks before the event. Please email jcorley@usgs.gov or call 703-648-7770. This announcement and directions can be found on: http://www.usgs.gov/public_lecture_series/ .

The 22nd Annual Water Quality Monitoring Workshop will be held February 7-9, 2012, at Boise State University, Student Union Building, Jordan Ballroom. The purpose of the workshop is to share results of water quality monitoring, assessment, and management efforts throughout Idaho. The workshop is an annual event hosted by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Boise State University Biology Department, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Power Co., U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Department of Agriculture, HACH Hydromet, Electronic Data Solutions, TerraGraphics, and the Lower Boise Watershed Council   Visit: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/2012-monitoring-workshop

Marijke van Heeswijikwill be describing the USGS FloodPath mapping system for creating online maps of forecast flood conditions.Learn about these new maps on how they are combining topography and weather forecasts to show when floodwater from an approaching storm , the area it will cover, and predicted water depth. Free and Open to the Public! Website for more information: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar Live videostream link: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar/live.html