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July Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
Released: 7/2/2009 (Share)
Do you want the most current climate change projections and recommendations for future actions? If so, then check out USGS Science Picks! You can also gain insight on the Arctic’s energy assets, how a tribal canoe journey is helping improve water resources in the Salish Sea, efforts to weed out alien invaders, and the need to save declining coral ecosystems.

Pinpointing Drought Coast to Coast
Released: 6/18/2009 9:04:12 AM (Share)
Take vast quantities of satellite remote sensing data. Season with time. Mix generously with information about climate, soils, and recent rainfall. These are the ingredients for the Vegetation Drought Response Index.

Beach Health: Safe to Swim?
Released: 6/17/2009 11:47:17 AM (Share)
When a local beach closes for health reasons, people start wondering, “Is it safe to swim?” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) science can help local beach managers understand the sources of contamination and the kinds of contaminants that may affect human health.

Nutrient Delivery to the Gulf of Mexico Among Highest Measured
Released: 6/16/2009 1:33:31 PM (Share)
Spring nutrient delivery to the northern Gulf of Mexico is among the highest measured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in thirty years.

June Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
Released: 6/10/2009 (Share)
Hurricane season is storming down on us, and in this edition of USGS Science Picks, you can learn how science is helping to weather these storms and protect our environment. You can also learn about significant gas resources in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the link between fires and global warming, and how climate change is threatening honeycreepers.

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